Compare Licensing Service Options
Eligible Cards for Renewal
Combination Driver/Motorcycle License
Combination Driver/Motorcycle License
Combination Driver/Motorcycle License
Driving/Motorcycle Permits
May renew up to 6 months before card expires
May renew up to
6months
before card expires
(or up to 1 year past the expiration date)
May renew up to
6months
before card expires
(or up to 1 year past the expiration date)
May renew up to
6months
before card expires
(or up to 1 year past the expiration date)
Replace Lost or Stolen Card
Update Mailing Address
Update Name
Upgrade from standard credential to REAL ID
Choice of either a four-year or eight-year card lifespan
Maintains the same lifespan as your current credential
Commercial Driver’s License Renewal
Non-U.S. citizen credential renewal (excludes permanent residents)
Renew credential expired one (1) year or more
**With the passage of SB 124 on April 8, 2022, Kentucky driver's license holders who have been expired for more than one (1) year but less than five (5) years will no longer be required to take the written knowledge and vision tests to renew their license.
Renew credential expired five (5) years or more
**If the license is expired for more than five (5) years the driver will be required to start over as a new driver.
Renew under 21 credential (vertical layout)
Renew Driving Permit/ Motorcycle Permit
Expected arrival by mail
10-15business days
Applicant will NOT receive a temporary document.
10-15business days
Applicant will receive a temporary document via email that serves as a license.
Applicant will receive a temporary document that serves as a license.
Accepted Payment Methods
1.5% for debit cards, 2.75% for credit cards. No refunds.
1.5% for debit cards, 2.75% for credit cards. No refunds.
1.5% for debit cards, 2.75% for credit cards. No refunds.
How do I get started?
Complete the following form
Download Form
Mail to:
Kentucky Transportation Cabinet
Division of Driver Licensing
200 Mero Street
Frankfort, Ky 40622
Or place in drop box at the above location.
Printed forms are also available at any Driver Licensing Regional Office.