Kentucky Voter Registration - Register to Vote in Kentucky

If you can't remember if you're registered to vote, or you want to make sure your information is correct, you can check your Kentucky registration using the Kentucky voter registration lookup tool.
If you're not registered to vote, or you need to update your voter registration information, follow the instructions below.

To register in Kentucky you must:

be a citizen of the United States
be a resident of Kentucky for at least 28 days before Election Day
be 18 years old by Election Day. If you are 17, you may vote in a primary if you will turn 18 by the General Election
not have been judged mentally incompetent in a court of law
not claim the right to vote anywhere outside Kentucky

You can register to vote online if you have a Kentucky driver's license, driver's permit, or state-issued photo ID card.
Visit the Kentucky online voter registration tool.
Fill out all the required fields.
You will be registered to vote as soon as you finish the workflow.
You should receive your voter registration card in the mail within 2-3 weeks. If not, you might want to follow up with your Local Election Office.
The deadline to register to vote online is 29 days before Election Day.

Download and fill out the National Voter Registration Form.
Box 6 - ID Number: Your full social security number is required. It is used for administrative purposes only and is not released to the public. No person shall be denied the right to register because of failure to include social security number.
Box 7 - Choice of Party: You must register with a party if you want to take part in that party’s primary election, caucus, or convention.
Box 8 - Race or Ethnic Group: Leave blank.
Print, date, and sign the form. If you do not have a printer, you can print the form out at any local library. If you do not have a stamp, you can buy one from any grocery store: just ask the cashier to sell you one.
Mail your voter registration form to the mailing address below. For faster delivery, send the form directly to your Local Election Office.
Your voter registration form must be received 29 days before Election Day

Contact your Local Election Office to find where to register to vote in person.
Bring your Kentucky driver's license or state ID card with you. If you don't have one, bring one photo ID issued by any state or the federal government, and bring one document that shows your name and current address. Acceptable documents include a recent utility bill, bank statement, paycheck, residential lease, or any government document that shows your name and address.

Register to vote in Kentucky