Montgomery County Clerks Office

03/31/2026

Here is a sample ballot for the 2026 May primary in Montgomery County Kentucky. Early voting begins May 14th and 15th (10am to 6pm) and the 16th (7am to 3pm) at the Clay Community Center. All County Elementary Schools along with the Clay Center will open May 19th (6am to 6pm). If you have any questioins, please call the Montgomery County Clerks office at 859 498 8700.
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02/27/2026

Our office will open on a one hour delay tomorrow Friday Feb.27th 2026 so that our staff can celebrate the retirement of Chief Deputy Sonya Bowen Hall . Sonya has dedicated 27 years to the service of Montgomery County citizens and we wish her all the best on her new chapter in life. Our doors will open at 9 a.m. and we encourage anyone that would like to wish her well to stop by tomorrow and share a memory. Congratulations Sonya!!

01/28/2026

Our offices will be open on a 2 hour delay tomorrow, Wednesday January 28th 2026. We appreciate the patience that everyone has shown. Doors open at 10 a.m.

01/26/2026

Our office will be closed tomorrow, January 27th, 2026. Sorry for the inconvenience. Please visit our website for our online services.

View Candidate Filings Important News No recent News Montgomery County Clerk Chris Cockrell 1 Court St Ste 2 Mount Sterling, KY 40353 CONTACT US Office: (859) 498-8700 Fax: (859) 498-8729 Email: [email protected] OFFICE HOURS Monday – Thursday: 8:15-4:00 Friday: 8:00-5:00 VIEW OUR HOLIDAY HOURS P...

01/25/2026

Due to inclement weather and the saftey of our staff, the Montgomery County Clerks Office will be closed, Monday January 26th 2026. Online services are still available at

12/29/2025

Just a reminder that December 31st is the last day to make a party change to your registration. If you change your party after this date you will not be eligible to vote in the May 2026 Primary. To make changes, you may do so in our office during normal business hours or online at

View Candidate Filings Important News No recent News Montgomery County Clerk Chris Cockrell 1 Court St Ste 2 Mount Sterling, KY 40353 CONTACT US Office: (859) 498-8700 Fax: (859) 498-8729 Email: [email protected] OFFICE HOURS Monday – Thursday: 8:15-4:00 Friday: 8:00-5:00 VIEW OUR HOLIDAY HOURS P...

12/12/2025

Update: Our office will open at 10 a.m. today 12/12/2025. Please be careful as roads are still slick in spots

Due to the inclement weather and for the saftey of our staff, our office will have a delayed opening this morning, 12/12/2025. We hope to be open at 10 a.m. but will depend on continuing snow accumulation. Updates will be given here. Sorry for the inconvenience.

07/31/2025

Today we celebrate Tina Wightman Bashford ! She has spent 27 years of service to our community and I've had the pleasure of working beside her for the last 10. Her love for the Lord shows in every interaction and arena she is in. Whether in our office or with her family and friends, she has brought joy, laughter , and the most genuine sense of caring for others. She will be DEEPLY missed but we are so happy for her and this new chapter of life. Best wishes Tina B!

07/24/2025

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06/19/2025

Montgomery County offices will be closed today, Thursday 6/19/25, to observe Juneteenth.

03/26/2025

In support of the Montgomery County boys basketball team reaching the Sweet sixteen tournament, our office will be closed, March 27th 2025. As always, our online services are available 24/7 and we will reopen Friday March 28th 2025.