Voter ID

Kentucky voters must show proof of identification when voting in-person.  Voters have three options.

Option 1: Show a Photo ID

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

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

**Note: High school ID is not an acceptable form of identification**

Option 2: If you don’t have one of the photo IDs above, you can still vote by filling out an affidavit available at the polling location

AND

Show (1) ONE of the following documents:

• Out-of-state driver’s license
• Social Security Card
• SBE approved county ID card
• Any ID with Voter’s name & photo
• Food Stamp/EBT/SNAP Card (issued by Kentucky and shows your name)

**Note: 2025 Legislation removed a credit/debit card as an acceptable form of proof of identification**

Option 3: Known by the Election Officer

If you are personally known to one of the election officers at the voting location, and they know you to live in the community, they can fill out and sign an affidavit to say it’s really you — you don’t need to show ID.