Kentucky

Verified 2026-06-07

AWA compliant: No
Tier system: Offense-based, no formal numeric tiers. Classified as "Sex Offender" or "Violent Sex Offender" (SVP). *KRS § 17.510 et seq.*
Registration duration: Non-SVP: Lifetime. SVP: Lifetime. Note: Kentucky requires lifetime registration for all persons who would have required registration in their prior state if moving to KY, regardless of original tier. *KRS § 17.510*
Check-in frequency: All: Every 90 days. *KRS § 17.510(7)*
Residency restriction: Not less than 1,000 ft from schools, licensed childcare, registered family childcare homes, playgrounds. *KRS § 17.545*
Employer listed: Yes (employer address; employer name shown for SVP). *KRS § 17.580*
Relief available: No general petition for most registrants. SVP designation reviewed every 2 yrs. *KRS § 17.578*

Statutes and sources

KRS § 17.510 — Registration duration; in-state transfer rule· verified 2026-06-16
KRS § 17.510 et seq. — Sex offender registration· verified 2026-06-16
KRS § 17.510(7) — In-person check-in frequency· verified 2026-06-16
KRS § 17.545 — Statewide residency restriction (1,000 ft)· verified 2026-06-16
KRS § 17.578 — SVP designation review· verified 2026-06-16
KRS § 17.580 — Public registry employer listing· verified 2026-06-16

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