No testing is required for persons suspended for less than one (1) year.
Eye and written tests are required BEFORE reinstatement for drivers suspended for more than one (1) year.
Any time your driving privilege is suspended, a $40.00 reinstatement/re-licensing fee may be required.
If paying by certified check or money order, make payable to the "Kentucky State Treasurer."
Please refer to your suspension notice from the Division of Driver Licensing to see if a reinstatement fee will be required.
Kentucky State Police oversee all written and road testing throughout Kentucky. Click
here to schedule an appointment.
A REINSTATEMENT FEE CAN BE PAID:
If you currently have an active ID card, it must be canceled before you are eligible to pay your reinstatement fee.
1. Pay online with a debit/credit card
Contact information and a driver's license number are required.
The applicant must use a valid Visa, MasterCard, Discover, or American Express (debit or credit cards can be used). For online renewals, a small processing fee (1.5% for debit cards and 2.75% for credit cards) will be collected.
2. Pay in person at any Driver Licensing Regional Office
Include name, Driver's License number, and a certified check or money order made payable to the "Kentucky State Treasurer.
Mail payment and information to:
Kentucky Transportation Cabinet
Division of Driver Licensing
Attn: Central Section
200 Mero Street
Frankfort, KY 40622
4. Pay by Phone
Please note that paying the reinstatement fee alone does not automatically restore your driving privileges. All suspension requirements must be fully satisfied before reinstatement can occur.
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