Prospective candidates must pass examination on Nov. 13, 2025, to appear on the ballot for the 2026-2030 PVA term
FRANKFORT, Ky. (Aug. 4, 2025) – Gov. Andy Beshear said Team Kentucky has scheduled the 2025 statewide Property Valuation Administrator (PVA) exam for Thursday, Nov. 13, beginning at 10 a.m. EST at the Holiday Inn East Louisville (1325 S. Hurstbourne Parkway, Louisville, KY 40222). The Kentucky Department of Revenue (DOR) administers the statewide PVA examination every four years.
In February, the Governor thanked PVAs for their work to help secure federal financial assistance for Kentuckians impacted by natural disasters. In July, he announced that the state property tax rate has decreased for five straight years.
“PVAs are a really important part of Team Kentucky. They help our people get the support they need to recover when they’ve lost their homes or had property damaged by natural disasters,” Gov. Beshear said. “They have also helped us administer property tax rate decreases for five years in a row as we stay laser-focused on helping Kentucky families save money.”
Any prospective candidates for the office of PVA in the 2026 election year for the term of office that begins in December 2026 and runs through December 2030 should register for the upcoming 2025 statewide examination. The statewide exam will not be offered again until November 2029.
Participants will have 3.5 hours to complete the examination, which consists of questions that test the applicant's general knowledge. There is no study guide for the examination.
To register for the exam, applicants must meet the criteria set forth in Section 100 of the Kentucky Constitution. To be eligible, applicants must:
- Be at least 24 years of age;
- Be a citizen of Kentucky;
- Be a resident of the Commonwealth at least two years preceding the election; and
- Be a resident in the county in which they intend to file for office at least one year prior to the election.
Pre-registration for the examination will be available on the PVA Exam Information page of the DOR website. Upon successfully completing the online pre-registration, individuals will receive email confirmation of their reservation within one to two business days. Pre-registration will close on Nov. 6, 2025, at 11:59 p.m. ET. All examinees will be required to produce a government-issued photo ID at check in.
Under Kentucky law, before a candidate’s name may appear on a primary or general election ballot for the office of PVA, they must successfully pass a written examination.
In the event of an unexpected county PVA vacancy, such as early retirement, resignation or death of the elected office holder, a special PVA examination will be scheduled for the affected county or counties only.
For questions concerning registration for the PVA examination, contact Leslie Mayes at the Department of Revenue at 502-564-1258 or by email at leslie.mayes@ky.gov.
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