Compare Licensing Service Options

Online

By Mail

In Person

Eligible Cards for Renewal

Driver's License

Motorcycle License

Combination Driver/Motorcycle License

Identification Card

Driver's License

Motorcycle License

Combination Driver/Motorcycle License

Identification Card

Driver's License

Motorcycle License

Combination Driver/Motorcycle License

Identification Card

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

Not Available

Available

Update Mailing Address

Not Available

Available
Valid proof of address is required
*Please do not send in original documents

Available
Valid proof of address is required

Update Name

Not Available

Available
Valid proof of name change is required
*Please do not send in original documents

Available
Valid proof of name change is required

Upgrade from standard credential to REAL ID

Not Available

Available
View our list of required documents to apply for REAL ID.

Choice of either a four-year or eight-year card lifespan

Maintains the same lifespan as your current credential

Available

Commercial Driver’s License Renewal

Not Available

Available

Non-U.S. citizen credential renewal (excludes permanent residents)

Not Available

Available

Renew credential expired one (1) year or more

Not Available

Available

**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

Not Available

**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)

Not Available

Available

Renew Driving Permit/ Motorcycle Permit

Not Available

Available

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.

10-15business days

Applicant will receive a temporary document that serves as a license.

Accepted Payment Methods

Debit and Credit Cards

Cash

Cashier's Checks

Personal Checks

1.5% for debit cards, 2.75% for credit cards. No refunds.

Debit and Credit Cards

Cash

Cashier's Checks

Personal Checks

1.5% for debit cards, 2.75% for credit cards. No refunds.

Debit and Credit Cards

Cash

Cashier's Checks

Personal Checks

1.5% for debit cards, 2.75% for credit cards. No refunds.

How do I get started?

Start online application

Renew Online

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.

Find an Office

Schedule an Appointment

Beginning January 1, 2025, a vision test will be required to renew a Kentucky driver’s license. Online and mail-in renewals will still be available. Customers who pass a screening with a vision specialist or KYTC Credentialed Medical Specialist will be able to submit their signed form online or mail in the form. Learn more HERE.