Registering to Vote

Q: Who can register to vote?

A: To register you must:

• be a U.S. Citizen and a Kentucky resident for at least 28 days
• be at least 18 years old by the date of the next general election (if you will be 18 by the November general election, you are eligible to vote in the prior May primary election)
• not be a convicted felon or, if convicted of a felony offense, you must have had your civil rights restored. Contact your local parole office to obtain an application for restoration of civil rights
• not have been judged "mentally incompetent" in a court of law
• not claim the right to vote anywhere outside Kentucky

Q: Where do I register to vote?

A: You must have completed a voter registration card and be registered at least 28 days prior to an election through the following sources: 

• County clerk's office
• Driver's license office, if you are applying for or renewing your driver's license
• K-TAP,
• Food stamp,
• Medicaid,
• WIC, and state-funded offices serving those with disabilities, if you are a client of these public assistance offices
• Armed forces recruitment offices, if you are a prospective member of the armed forces
• High schools, if you are a student or staff member
• Kentucky mail-in voter registration form
• Federal mail-in voter registration form

This information was taken from http://www.sos.state.ky.us website on voter registeration.