Instructions for completing a voter registration card:
Thank you for your interest in voting! If you have any questions concerning filling out the voter registration card, please contact your county clerk or our office.
Printing off the registration card to complete by hand:
Click this Voter Registration Card link if you wish to print your voter registration card to complete by hand. Please use the directions below as a guide. You must have the latest version of Adobe Acrobat Reader. Click here to obtain a free version of Adobe Acrobat so that you can download the PDF format.
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Use blue or black ink only to complete the application, PLEASE DO NOT USE PENCIL.
Filling out your registration card online instructions:
Click this Voter Registration Card link to download your voter registration card in PDF format. You must have the latest version of Adobe Acrobat Reader. Click here to obtain a free version of Adobe Acrobat so that you can download the PDF format. Keep in mind: When you are using the computer to fill out the PDF version of this application, it is very important to have your mouse cursor in the correct field in order to fill out the form. If you click any box þ by accident you can simply unclick it or click another box in that area to clear your mistake.
Click Yes or No box þ to questions A and B. If you answer no in response to either question, do not complete the voter registration card because you are not eligible to register to vote.
Click the appropriate reason box þ that applies to your request: (New registration, address change, party change and name change.)
Leave these sections blank: precinct code, precinct name, town and other code. These sections are to be completed by your county clerk.
Please type in your correct Social Security Number, Date of Birth, Work Phone, Home Phone, Gender, Last Name, First Name and Middle Name.
Click on F the correct suffix (Jr., Sr., II, III, etc.) (If it applies to you). If you click the suffix by accident and wish to remove it click on the small icon in the upper right corner to remove it.
Please type in your permanent address where you live.
Please type in the address where you receive your mail, if it is different from the address above.
Click one of the political parties boxes þ. If you check Other, please type in the name of your chosen political party. If you choose Other, you are eligible to vote only for nonpartisan offices in any primary election. You may, however, vote for any candidate of your choice in all general and special elections.
Note: You may change your political party affiliation at any time on or before December 31st to remain eligible to vote in the following primary election.
Print the application: Read the voter declaration, sign and date. If your signature is marked with an "X", you must have two witnesses sign your voter registration card. Please review your completed application to ensure you have marked all appropriate boxes and filled in all information fields including signing and dating the voter declaration. If you fail to complete any part, your application process will be delayed.
The application will print in two pages. Tape each blank side to blank side(back to back) and then fold it in half taping the edges to secure your information OR simply insert the completed application into an envelope and mail to State Board of Elections 140 Walnut Street Frankfort, KY 40601 OR your county clerk. Click here for a listing of Kentucky's county clerks addresses.
Upon receipt of your voter registration card, your county clerk will send you an acknowledgement card verifying your registration or informing you of a problem with your registration. This card will provide you with the information concerning your precinct location for Election Day. You may always check your registration at any time with the State Board of Elections Voter Information Center. After sending in your registration, please contact your county clerk if you do not receive notification within 2-3 weeks or if it is close to the registration deadline to check the status of your registration. You would not receive notification if you are moving within the same precinct or are only changing your political party affiliation.