How To Register to Vote in Kentucky

Here's How:

1. Meet the Criteria to Register – You must be 18 years old on or before election day, a U.S. citizen, and a resident of the state in order to register to vote in Kentucky.
   
   
2. Obtain a Voter Registration Card – You can print an application online or pick it up at your County Clerk's office.
   
   
3. Complete the Voter Registration Card – Fill out all of the required fields using blue or black ink. Do not fill out the section that is labeled "For Clerk Use Only." Filling out and submitting this card will register you to vote for the first time, change your political party designation, and update your registered name and address.
   
   
4. Choose a Political Party Designation – Choose whether you want to be listed as a republican, democrat, or "other." If you choose "other," you will need to write in the name of your party.
   
   
5. Sign and Date Voter Registration Card – If an "X" appears to the left of the signature line, you are required to also have two signatures in the "witnessed by" sections.
   
   
6. Return Voter Registration Card – You'll need to either mail or turn your voter registration card in to your County Clerk's office:
   
   Jefferson County Clerk
   527 West Jefferson Street, Suite 105
   Louisville, KY 40202
   
   Bullitt County Clerk
   PO Box 6
   Shepherdsville, KY 40165
   
   Oldham County Clerk
   100 West Jefferson Street
   LaGrange, KY 40031
   
   Shelby County Clerk
   PO Box 819
   Shelbyville, KY 40066
   
   Spencer County Clerk
   PO Box 544
   Taylorsville, KY 40071
   
   Henry County Clerk
   PO Box 615
   New Castle, KY 40050
   
   
7. Receive Registration Confirmation – Your County Clerk will send you a voter registration card as receipt of confirmation. This card will also provide you with your voting precinct information.

Tips:

1. If you're cutting it close to the deadline, opt for a trip to the County Clerk's office rather than mailing in your application. This will ensure your ability to vote as well as make sure you have all of the information you need.
2. Make sure to designate the party you're most likely to vote for as your political party designation. You will only be able to vote in primary elections for that party.
3. You will need to show an ID with your picture and registered name address in order to be able to vote. Make sure to take care of any name and address inconsistencies on your ID and voter registration at least a month before an election in order to avoid voting problems.

What You Need:

• Voter Registration Card
• Physical Kentucky Address