
The Knott County Clerk’s office provides services in motor vehicle registration and titling, recordings, marriage licenses, notary bonds, elections and the sale of delinquent tax bills. Our goal is to provide you with excellent service whether you are visiting our office, on the phone or online!
Reci Cornett, Knott County Clerk
2026 General Election Information
September 19 - October 20
Absentee Paper Ballot Portal Opens
September 19
Drop Box for Absentee Ballot Opens
October 5
Last Day to Register to Vote
October 5
Online Mail-In Absentee Request Portal Opens
October 21 - October 28
Excused In-Person Voting Begins from 8:00am to 4:00pm at the Knott County Courthouse
October 29 - October 31
Un-Excused In-Person Voting Begins from 8:00am to 4:00pm at the Knott County Courthouse
Tuesday, November 3, 2026 - Election Day
Polls Open from 6:00am to 6:00pm
Kentucky Voter ID Requirements
Kentucky Driver's License
Kentucky State ID
United States Passport
United States Military ID
Government License with a Photo
College ID
The following are not valid forms of identification to vote in Kentucky elections:
NO Social Security Cards
NO EBT Cards
NO Debit/Credit Cards
NO Personal Acquaintances

2026 Polling Locations
Knott County Central Gymnasium
76 Patriot Lane
Hindman, KY 41822
Precincts: ALL
Knott County Sportsplex
450 Kenny Champion Loop
Leburn, KY 41831
Precincts: ALL
Emmalena Elementary School
8343 Hwy 550
Emmalena, KY 41740
Precincts: ALL
Carr Creek Elementary School
8596 S Hwy 160
Littcarr, KY 41834
Precincts: ALL
Jones Fork Elementary School
9795 E Hwy 550
Mousie, KY 41839
Precincts: ALL
Beaver Creek Elementary School
8000 S Hwy 7
Topmost, KY 41862
Precincts: ALL
Cordia High & Elementary School
6050 Lotts Creek Rd
Hazard, KY 41701
Precincts: ALL
Thacker Grigsby Building
11722 Elmrock Decoy Rd HWY 1098
Decoy, KY 41339
Precincts: ALL
Pippa Passes Fire Department
16 Service Dr
Pippa Passes, KY 41844
Precincts: ALL
Knott County Water Sewer Building
7777 Big Br Rd
Vicco, KY 41773
Precincts: ALL
The SB3 law to allow ATV licensing will take effect on June 27, 2025.
Vehicle Renewal and Registration:
- Renew Online Now Boats and tax only payments are not available online!
- Call to renew over the phone during business hours 606-785-5651 option 2
- Insurance Fax number: 606-785-0996
- Insurance Email: [email protected]
Transfers:
- Call 606-785-5651 option 2 to set up an appointment
- Insurance Fax number: 606-785-0996
- Insurance Email: [email protected]

