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Strict Photo ID
KY

Kentucky Voter ID Requirements

Photo ID required. Voters without ID may cast provisional ballot.

Accepted Forms of ID

  • Kentucky driver's license
  • Kentucky ID card
  • US passport
  • US military ID
  • Any government-issued photo ID
  • Kentucky personal ID card (free)

If You Don't Have ID

  • Free personal ID card from county clerk
  • Provisional ballot for those with reasonable impediment
  • Confirm identity via signature verification

Recent Changes

Stricter photo ID law enacted in 2020

Official Information

Kentucky Election Website

Last updated: January 15, 2025

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