A Request for Missouri Absentee Ballot (also known as an absentee ballot application) is a form used to request a ballot that allows Missouri residents to vote without attending their polling place. The form must be filled out and submitted to the local election authority in order to receive a ballot. In Missouri, there are two types of absentee ballots: no-excuse absentee ballots and excuse-based absentee ballots. No-excuse absentee ballots allow any registered voter in Missouri to submit an absentee ballot without providing an excuse. Excuse-based absentee ballots allow registered voters to submit an absentee ballot based on certain excuses, such as illness, disability, or travel. In order to submit a Request for Missouri Absentee Ballot, applicants must provide their full name, address, date of birth, phone number, and email address. Applicants must also provide information about their desired ballot type (no-excuse or excuse-based) and the election for which they are requesting a ballot. Finally, applicants must sign the form in order for it to be considered valid.