Monday through Friday between 8:30a.m.and 4:30 p.m. In addition, as required by law, the office is open for absentee voting on the Saturday before an election, from 8:30a.m. to 12:30p.m.

JEFFERSON COUNTY ELECTION AUTHORITY
ELEANOR KOCH REHM
COUNTY CLERK & ELECTION AUTHORITY
300 SECOND STREET, ROOM 104

What if someone changes his or her name?

This happens frequently because of marriage. If there is a legal name change, notify the Election Office in writing or in person at any of the registration sites. A person may vote one time only under a previous name.

What if someone moves?

Notify the Election Office of any change of address that is within our county. This may be accomplished at our registration sites or fill out the back of your Voter I.D. Card or send a letter with a signature to the Election Office.

The Election Office must receive your change of address by the 4th Wednesday before an election. This ensures that you will receive a notification of election and are properly listed in the books at the polls. If you did not notify the office of your address change, you will need to call the office for the location of your new polling place.

Where can I register or transfer my voting address?

The different sites to register or to make a transfer are:

County Clerks Office
Public Schools
Community College
Libraries
City Halls
State Offices providing public assistance.
Motor Vehicle Registration Offices (when renewing Drivers License).

For information on the location of your nearest registration site, call 797-5491 or 1-800-748-3456.

You must be registered by the 4th Wednesday prior to an election and age 18 or older to vote in that election.

I don't think I can make it to the polls on Election Day. Can I get an absentee ballot?

The answer is "Yes" if one of the following applies:
Absent on Election day from the jurisdiction in which you are registered.
Incapacity or confinement due to sickness or disability
The affidavit envelope does not have to be notarized for anyone requesting an absentee ballot because of sickness or disability.
Religious belief or practice.
Employment as an election authority or by an election authority at a location other than your polling place.

If in the military, you may request an absentee ballot from the commanding officer or by contacting the Election Office.

If you are hospitalized, within our county after 5:00 p.m. on the Wednesday prior to an election, you may request an absentee ballot. A bi-partisan team of election judge will be sent to your hospital room to allow you to vote.

5. How do I apply for an absentee ballot to be mailed to me?

You will need to request a ballot in writing. You must reapply for a new ballot before each election.

Written requests must be received in the Election Authority's Office no later than 5:00 p.m. the Wednesday before any election. Your letter should contain the following information:

Your full name.
Address where you live.
Address where you would like the ballot to be mailed (if different).
Reason for voting absentee.
The date of the election.
You're political preference if you are applying for a Presidential Preference or an August Primary ballot.
The signatures of everyone requesting a ballot.

If you are voting absentee your notarized affidavit envelope (notary officials are required by Missouri law to perform this service free of charge for absentee voters) with your voted ballot inside, must be returned to the Election Authority no later than 7:00 p.m. the day of the election. The Election Authority will only accept absentee ballots that are delivered by mail, registered carrier, or personally returned by the voter.

May I vote an absentee ballot in person?

You may vote an absentee ballot at the County Clerk's Office. Such voting begins 6 weeks before an election and continues until 5:00 p.m. the day before the election.

My daughter is away at college. May I have an absentee ballot mailed to her?

Yes. A family member within the 2nd degree may apply for the ballot.

For additional information on Absentee Voting, call 797-5486 or 1-800-748-3456