KY

Kentucky Voter Registration Guide

Current voter registration requirements, birth certificate ordering information, voter ID rules, deadlines, and official election office links for Kentucky.

POC: No current requirementPhoto ID required
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Active POC Law
POC Law (Not Enforced)
No POC Requirement
Voter ID Requirement
All voters must produce identification at the polling place; acceptable proof of identification is photo ID issued by qualifying government, military, educational, or Kentucky local-government authorities
Online Registration
Available
Registration Deadline
29 days before election (e.g., 2026 primary registration deadline was April 20, 2026 for the May 19, 2026 election)
Proof of Citizenship Law
No current requirement
NoteNo enacted DPOC law as of Apr 2026. HB 534 (SAVE-program citizenship verification) was folded into omnibus HB 139, which passed Senate 31-6 and House concurrence 76-17 on Mar 31, 2026. HB 139 also eliminates Social Security/benefits cards as voter ID and raises donation limits. Headed to Gov. Beshear (D); veto possible. Effective 1/1/2028 if signed.

What to Do Now

  1. 1Check if you have one of the accepted documents (passport, birth certificate, naturalization certificate)
  2. 2If your name has changed, get a passport in your current legal name
  3. 3Order your birth certificate now if you don't have one
  4. 4Verify your voter registration is current
  5. 5Keep originals safe - the SAVE Act requires originals, not photocopies

Frequently Asked Questions