Getting your ID and documents back in Missouri
The short answer
If you don't have an ID that works for voting, the Missouri Department of Revenue gives one nondriver ID at no cost. The Secretary of State will help you get the documents you need at no cost: 800 669 8683. Birth certificates are $15 at your local public health agency.
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Nondriver ID at no cost for voting
The Department of Revenue issues one nondriver ID at no cost to people who say they don't have an acceptable ID. You verify your legal name, birthdate and birthplace, and give your Social Security number. If you are missing documents, the Secretary of State's office will help you get them at no cost: 800 669 8683 or elections@sos.mo.gov.
Official pages: dor.mo.gov/faq/driver-license/non-driver-license.html, sos.mo.gov/voterid
Birth certificate
- Fastest: your local public health agency. Missouri has 115 places with walk in service (records from 1920 on).
- In St. Louis City, go to the Recorder of Deeds, City Hall, 1200 Market Street, Room 126 (314 613 3016).
- By mail to the Bureau of Vital Records in Jefferson City. Mail in applications must be notarized. About 4 to 8 weeks.
- Online or by phone through VitalChek, 1 877 817 7363 (extra fee).
- Cost: $15 per copy.
Official page: health.mo.gov/vital-records-registries/vital-records/order-copy-vital-record
Social Security card
You may be able to request a replacement Social Security card online at ssa.gov. Replacing a card costs nothing.
Official page: ssa.gov/number-card/replace-card
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Sources last checked October 27, 2026. If something has changed, please tell us so we can fix it.
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