Elections

Kentucky Voter ID Rules – Made Simple

Option 1: Show a Photo ID

You can vote by showing a photo ID that includes your name and is issued by one of these:

• Kentucky State Government
• U.S. Federal Government
• U.S. Military, Merchant Marines, or KY National Guard
• A U.S. college or university (public or private)
• A city or county government in Kentucky

It must include your name and photo.

 

Option 2: No Photo ID? Use an Affidavit Plus One of These

If you don’t have one of the photo IDs above, you can still vote if you:

1. Fill out a voter affidavit at the polls
   AND
2. Show one of the following documents:

• Social Security card
• Any other type of photo ID with your name
• Food stamp/EBT/SNAP card (issued by Kentucky and shows your name)

 

Option 3: Known by the Election Officer

If a poll worker knows who you are and that you live in the community, they can fill out a form to say it’s really you — you don’t need to show ID.