September is National Voter Registration Month and Secretary of State Jay Ashcroft is encouraging Missourians who are elgible to vote to register or to verify their registration if they are already registered. .

Secretary Ashcroft says with a November presidential election coming up, it’s crucial that Missourians have the opportunity to cast a ballot and make their voices heard on Election Day.

To register to vote or to check your registration status, or to get more information on registering to vote, visit www.GoVoteMissouri.com

In order to register, you must be a U.S. citizen, Missouri resident and 18 years old by the day of the election.

The deadline to register to vote in the Nov. 3 election is Oct. 7. Voters can find their local election authority’s contact information by visiting this link.