It is used to determine whether the applicant is qualified to vote. Party affiliation is optional. Unaffiliated voters cannot vote in partisan primary elections without first affiliating with a recognized political party. A person may telephone, write or visit the county election officer to request an application form. Also, forms are available at the Secretary of State's office in Topeka, driver's license offices, local public assistance offices, military recruitment offices, first and second class city offices, and various other public facilities as designated by the county election officer.
Registration is open any business day.
However, the registration books maintained by the county election officer are closed during the 14 days immediately preceding any election to allow time for preparation for the election. Any application submitted to the county election officer during that 14 day period will be processed after the elction, and that applicant is not qualified to vote in that election. Military personnel are not required to register. They should contact their co mmanding officer to obtain the proper form to request a military ballot.