Registering to vote and keeping one's voter registration status up-to-date is the best way to ensure a great voting experience in Johnson County, Kansas.
If a voter is registering to vote for the very first time, or if a voter simply needs to make a change to their current registration status (name change, different address, party affiliation change, etc.), the Voter Registration Application is the best choice for an update.
All that is needed is to completely fill out the voter registration application, sign it, and send it to the election office.
Completed applications can be submitted in one of these convenient ways:
- By email: [email protected]
- By text: (913) 953-9539
- By mail or personal delivery: 2101 East Kansas City Road, Olathe, KS 66061
A voter may modify their registration for name or address change or to change party affiliation by completing a new voter registration form. All registered voters are listed on the state voter rolls, which are maintained in a centralized database. All information provided by the voter when registering to vote, except their driver’s license number and last four social security, are public record.
Online Voter Registration
Voters may also submit voter registration information online if they have a valid Kansas driver’s license or nondriver’s identification card. Online voter registration is possible through a statewide partnership with the Kansas Department of Revenue.
Voters may register to vote at any time. However, voter registration always closes 21-days prior to an election day. Applications must be postmarked no later than the 21st day prior to any election to be eligible to vote.
Requirements for registration
To be a registered voter in Johnson County you must:
- Be a United States citizen
- Be a resident of Johnson County
- Have reached the age of 18 years of age on or before the next election
Where can I register to vote?
Kansas provides many options for registration including an online option for those with a valid Kansas driver’s license or nondrivers identification card.
Completed voter registration applications can be submitted in person at the Johnson County Election Office at 2101 East Kansas City Road, Olathe, KS 66061.
Residents may register to vote at one of the following Voter Registration Sites you can find here.
Registration Resources
Am I registered to vote?
Voters may verify their voter registration status through VoterView, a service provided by the Kansas Secretary of State.
Please note that one must search with the exact name that is provided when registering to vote. Searching for "Bill Smith" will not find the registration information for an individual registered as "William Smith".
If a voter is unable to view their registration information through VoterView, please call our office at (913) 715-6800 to confirm the voter registration details.
Do I have to live in Kansas for a certain amount of time to be eligible to vote?
No, Kansas does not have a length of residence requirement. However, you have to be registered 21 days prior to an election and be a resident of Kansas at the time of registration.
Completed voter registration applications must be postmarked no later than the 21st day prior to any election to be eligible to vote.
The Voter Registration Application can be completed for an update.
Do I have to get a new drivers license to vote?
Kansas law requires drivers to change their address within 10-days of moving to a new residence. For drivers with an existing Kansas drivers license, the easiest and fastest way to change an in-state address is to submit address changes online here: KDOR.
Kansas drivers don't have to get a new license card. Otherwise, you can go to any driver licensing office to make an address change.
Drivers moving to Kansas from out of state will need to go to any driver licensing office to apply for a Kansas drivers license.
When updating drivers license information or applying for a new Kansas drivers license, you will be asked if you would like to register to vote or update your voter registration information. The voter registration update process is not automatic, and may take several business days to be processed and sent to the Election Office.
Party Affiliation Changes
Kansas election law (KSA 25-3304) prohibits party changes from noon on June 1 through August 31 in even-numbered calendar years. This includes changing from one political party to another political party, or changing from being affiliated with a political party to being an unaffiliated voter. Any party changes submitted during this time frame will be rejected.
If a voter desires to change their political party affiliation on their voter registration status after the August primary election, a new voter registration application will need to be submitted on or after September 1 in even-numbered years.