Compare Licensing Service Options

Compare Licensing Service Options

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Not every service requires an office visit. Take our quick quiz to find out whether you can complete your driver licensing service online, by mail, or if an in-person visit is required.

  • ✅ Find out if you qualify for remote services
  • ✅ Avoid unnecessary trips to a Driver Licensing Regional Office
  • ✅ Get clear, personalized next steps to complete your renewal

LICENSE SERVICE OPTIONS

ONLINE WITH myDrive
Must create a myDrive account and link to your credential before accessing online services.
BY MAIL
Great for basic updates
IN PERSON
Upgrading to a REAL ID
Requesting a name change
Renewing a CDL

Eligible Cards for Renewal

Online
  • Driver's License
  • Motorcycle License
  • Combo Driver/Motorcycle License
  • ID Card
By Mail
  • Driver's License
  • Motorcycle License
  • Combo Driver/Motorcycle License
  • ID Card
In Person
  • Driver's License
  • Commercial Driver's License
  • Motorcycle License
  • Combo Driver/Motorcycle License
  • ID Card
  • Permits
May renew up to 6 months before card expires

Vision Screening Requirement

Online
  • OPTION ONE: Upload your TC 94-202 Form, completed and signed by a vision specialist or KYTC-credentialed medical specialist.
  • OPTION TWO: Complete vision screening at no cost at any Regional office, then renew online.
By Mail
  • OPTION ONE: Attach your TC 94-202 Form, completed and signed by a vision specialist or KYTC-credentialed medical specialist.
  • OPTION TWO: Complete vision screening at no cost at any Regional office, request a paper renewal form to complete and submit in the office. You will receive a temporary document via email.
In Person
  • OPTION ONE: Complete a vision screening at no cost at any Regional office.
  • OPTION TWO: Bring a TC 94-202 Form, completed and signed by a vision specialist or KYTC-credentialed medical specialist.

REAL ID Upgrade

Online

Not Available

By Mail

Not Available

In Person

Available

Must bring required documents to upgrade.

View list of required documents

Update Physical or Mailing Address

Online

Available

Must upload proof of a new address document.

List of acceptable documents

By Mail

Available

Must include proof of a new address document.
*Do not send originals

List of acceptable documents

In Person

Available

Bring proof of a new address document.

List of acceptable documents

Update Name

Online

Not Available

By Mail

Not Available

In Person

Available

Bring proof of a legal name change document.

List of acceptable documents

REPLACE A CREDENTIAL

Online

Available

By Mail

Available

In Person

Available

Commercial Driver’s License Renewal

Online

Not Available

By Mail

Not Available

In Person

Available

Non-U.S. Citizen Credential Renewal (excludes permanent residents)

Online

Not Available

By Mail

Not Available

In Person

Available

Renew a credential Expired 1+ Year (Less than 5)

By Mail

Available

By Mail

Available

In Person

Available

Credential Expired 5+ Years

Online

Not Available

By Mail

Not Available

In Person

Not Available

Must start over with a permit.

Schedule written test with KSP

Under 21 Credential Renewal

Online

Not Available

By Mail

Not Available

In Person

Available

Driving or Motorcycle Permit Renewal

Online

Not Available

By Mail

Not Available

In Person

Available

Accepted Payment Methods

Online

Card only

By Mail

Card, Cash, or Check

In Person

Card, Cash, or Check

💳 A 1.5% fee applies to debit cards and a 2.75% fee applies to credit cards. No refunds.

Expected Arrival by Mail

🕒 Credentials arrive by mail within 10–15 business days.
Online

Temporary document is issued by email and through your myDrive account.

By Mail

Temporary document sent by email.

In Person

Temporary document printed at the office or emailed.

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About myDrive

myDrive is Kentucky’s new driver services online portal.

To access online services, you’ll need to create an account and link it to your Kentucky credential. Customers will need a unique Letter ID alphanumeric code from a Kentucky Transportation Cabinet document dated on or after June 6, 2026, issued within the last 60 days to connect your account to your credential.

Don’t have a Letter ID? Request one to be sent by mail when creating your myDrive account or visit a Driver Licensing Regional Office.

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