Kentucky Registered voters in Kentucky need to confirm their identity when they vote in person.
Kentucky Registered voters in Kentucky need to confirm their identity when they vote in person. There are several forms of identification you can use.
Kentucky ID Requirements for Voting In Person
ACCEPTABLE ID
Your ID must show your name and photo, and must be issued by one of the following:
- United States or Commonwealth of Kentucky
- United States Department of Defense, a branch of the uniformed services, the Merchant Marines, or Kentucky National Guard
- Public or private college, university, or postgraduate technical or professional school located within the United States
- Any government entity located within Kentucky
REASONABLE IMPEDIMENT DECLARATION
If you do not have or are unable to provide one of the above IDs, you may cast a ballot if you:
- Are eligible to vote
- Are entitled to vote in that precinct
- Sign a sworn “Voter Affirmation Form” (See the FAQ for more info)
You must have one of the following impediments to getting an acceptable photo ID:
- Lack of transportation
- Inability to provide a copy of proof of identification or to obtain necessary documents (like a birth certificate)
- Work schedule
- Lost or stolen identification
- Disability or illness (including risks associated with the transmission of COVID-19)
- Family responsibilities
- ID has been applied for but not yet received
- Religious objection to being photographed
You must also provide one of the following to the election officer:
- Your Social Security Card
- Any ID issued by a county in Kentucky that’s been approved by the State Board of Elections (must show your name)
- Any ID card with your photograph (must show your name)
- Any food stamp ID card, electronic benefits transfer card, or supplemental nutrition assistance (SNAP) card issued by Kentucky (must show your name) or
- A credit or debit card (must show your name)
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Frequently Asked Questions
HOW CAN YOU GET A FREE ID FROM KENTUCKY?
WHAT IS A REASONABLE IMPEDIMENT DECLARATION?
WHAT HAPPENS IF YOU DO NOT PRESENT ID AT YOUR POLLING PLACE?
DO YOU NEED A REAL ID TO VOTE?
CAN YOU SHOW YOUR ID ON YOUR PHONE, TABLET, OR OTHER DEVICE?
Kentucky ID Requirements for Voting By Mail
Only certain voters are eligible to vote absentee in Kentucky.
You must provide a copy of acceptable ID when you apply for your ballot.
Frequently Asked Questions
WHO IS ELIGIBLE TO VOTE BY MAIL IN KENTUCKY?
DO YOU NEED TO INCLUDE ID WITH YOUR MAIL-IN ABSENTEE BALLOT APPLICATION?
DO YOU NEED TO INCLUDE ID WITH YOUR ABSENTEE BALLOT?
CAN YOU FIX YOUR ABSENTEE BALLOT IF IT IS REJECTED?