Pre-18 voter registration in Kansas
In Kansas 42,487 people turn 18 every year.
Kansans can pre-register before turning 18.
pre-register before turning To register to vote in Kansas, you must be: 18 by Nov 3rd, 2026. (18 by the general election).
That means some eligible seniors in your high school can register to vote today and vote at 18.
Learn more about the voter registration gap in Kansas.
High school students can help one another get ready to vote.
Next Steps!
How to Register to Vote in Kansas
Upcoming Statewide or Federal Elections:
- Nov 3rd, 2026 - Kansas General Election (Register by Oct 13th, 2026)
Useful Links:
- Registration Form - Download the paper registration form for Kansas.
- Registration Status - Check if you are already registered, your polling place, and more from your state’s voter registration website.
- Fair Elections Center - Learn about conducting a registration drive in Kansas.
- Vote 411 - A nonpartisan resource to help you register, preview your ballot, and find key election information from the League of Women Voters.
- VoteRiders - Find out what forms of ID you can use to register and vote, and get help getting a valid form of ID.
Full Registration Details
By Mail: ID Requirements
To submit a voter registration application by mail in Kansas, you must provide your current Kansas driver's license number OR non-driver’s identification card number, if you have one. If you do not have either of these ID numbers, you must instead provide the last four digits of your Social Security number.
If you have not been issued any of these ID numbers, indicate this on the form. Kansas will assign you a unique identification number.
By Mail: Eligibility Requirements
To register in Kansas you must:
be a United States citizen
be a Kansas resident
be 18 years old by the next election
have completed the terms of your sentence if convicted of a felony; a person serving a sentence for a felony conviction is ineligible to vote
not claim the right to vote in any other location or under any other name
not be excluded from voting by a court of competent jurisdiction
By Mail: New Voter Instructions
If you are registering to vote for the first time in your county and submit your registration application by mail, federal law requires you to provide a COPY of proof of identification with your application OR show acceptable documentation when you vote. Acceptable forms of identification include a current and valid photo ID OR a current utility bill, bank statement, government check, paycheck, or government document that shows your name and address. More information about these requirements is available on the National Voter Registration Form.
Online Instructions
To register online in Kansas, you need a Kansas driver's license or a Kansas non-driver's identification card. If you don’t have a Kansas-issued ID, you can still register by mail or in person.
More information here.
Kansas High School Educators: Bring democracy into your classroom with the Youth Voter Registration Investigation lesson plan!
Students will examine how various policies and practices in their state can impact youth voter registration rates and develop actionable steps for states to take that encourage eligible young voters to register.
See Kansas State standards and statues that support and/or require teaching students about voting, voter registration, and how and why to participate in democracy.
About this information
This page presents a curated compilation of voting and election information, specifically geared toward high school students, their families, and educators.
Information about deadlines and voting laws is retrieved via the Democracy Works Elections API and was last retrieved on Aug 20th, 2026; the API compiles election guidance from official government sources and other vetted data providers, and details may change over time. Information concerning requirements for high schools is based on The Civics Center’s analysis of State Requirements for High School Voter Registration and was last updated on Aug 19th, 2026.
Information about youth turning 18 each year is from the U.S. Census, and information on the number of 18-year-olds who have not yet registered is based on applying TCC’s analysis of Census data and state voter files. We also provide links to trusted resources, including VoteRiders (for voter ID information) and Fair Elections Center (for information about laws governing voter registration drives).
These pages are offered for guidance only and are not intended as legal advice. Please consult state election officials or an attorney if you have questions about any particular situation. We hope you find this useful. To cite our resources and original research, please provide links and/or cite The Civics Center.
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