Kentucky voters who do not present an accepted photo ID at the polls have three options:
Qualify for a Reasonable Impediment Exception
This option is for voters who don’t have and can’t reasonably get an accepted form of photo ID:
- Bring a supporting ID with you
- Tell the poll worker that you don’t have a photo ID and could not get one
- Complete and sign a Voter Affirmation form
- Vote a regular ballot
A “reasonable impediment” is something you can’t control that stops you from getting an accepted photo ID.
Kentucky accepts the following reasons:
- lack of transportation
- lack of birth certificate (or other necessary documents)
- conflict with your work schedule
- photo ID was lost or stolen
- disability or illness
- family responsibilities
- applied for photo ID but haven’t received it
- religious objection to being photographed
Election Official Confirms Identity
Your identity can be confirmed by personal acquaintance with an election official. They must sign an affirmation verifying your identity.
3️⃣ Vote a Provisional Ballot for Federal Offices
If you can’t present an accepted ID or confirm your identity another way, you can cast a provisional ballot for any federal office on the ballot. Provisional ballots make sure eligible voters are not rejected at the polls.
You must sign an affirmation that you are registered and eligible to vote.
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