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Drivers

KINDL System Update
Kentucky Mobile ID
Renew, Replace, Update a Credential
First Issuance
Graduated Driver Licensing Program
New To Kentucky
Military Personnel and Veterans
Non-US Citizen
Commercial Driver's License
DUI Penalties
Kentucky Ignition Interlock Program (KIIP)
KY State Traffic School
Over 55 Driver Improvement Courses
License Reinstatement
Motorcycle Credentials
Driver History Record and Clearance Letter
Popup Driver Licensing Program
KY Medical Review Board Program
Emergency Notice Registration
RenewAlert Reminder Email
Find an Office
FORMS
All Information
Vision Screening Requirement

Renew, Replace, Update a Credential

Coming June 2026

Meet myDrive

Kentucky’s New Home for Online Driver Services

The Kentucky Transportation Cabinet (KYTC) is upgrading systems and launching myDrive, a new portal for managing your driver license and ID services online.

June 3–7 Online renewal services temporarily unavailable

Starting June 8 Online services move to myDrive

Account Verification

To use 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 KYTC document dated on or after June 6, 2026, issued within the last 60 days to connect your account to your credential.

Don’t have one? Request a Letter ID by mail when creating your myDrive account or visit a Driver Licensing Regional Office. Delivery typically takes 5–10 business days.

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Delivery Notice: Credentials are mailed to the customer and typically arrive in 10–15 business days. If you have not received your credential within 30 days, please contact us.

RENEW A LICENSE OR PERMIT

Renew a standard or REAL ID driver's license or permit.

RENEW AN ID CARD

REPLACE LOST OR STOLEN CREDENTIAL

UPDATE NAME OR ADDRESS

Update the name or address listed on your credential

MILITARY PERSONNEL

Special options for active duty members and dependents.

POPUP PROGRAM

This traveling service brings full licensing services to communities without regional offices.

OUT-OF-STATE RENEWAL

Temporarily out of KY?

RENEW A DRIVER'S LICENSE/PERMIT

Take the Skip the Line Quiz

This short quiz helps determine if you can renew online or by mail, or if you can “skip the line” when an in-person visit is required.

Renew Online

Fastest and easiest option for a license renewal if you're eligible, and have a vision screening form or passcode.

Renew by Mail

Best option for a renewal if you have updates to your license.

Renew in Person

Visit any Driver Licensing Regional Office for full service options.

Vision Screening Information

A vision test is required to renew a Kentucky license.

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Learner’s Permit Renewal: Permits can be renewed in person or by mail for $15.00 ($18.00 for REAL ID). There is no limit on the number of times a permit can be renewed.

Documentation: No additional documents are required if your information is up to date on your expiring credential.

License Expiration:

If you're under 21, your license expires 90 days after your 21st birthday.
If you're 21 or older, your license expires 31 days after your birthday and can be renewed up to 6 months early.

Expired Licenses:

No testing is required if your license expired within the past 5 years.
If expired over 5 years, you must reapply as a new driver.

Updating Name or Address: If your name or address has changed, you’ll only pay the renewal fee. Documentation is required for the update.

RENEW AN ID CARD

Renew Online

Best options if no updates are needed.

Renew by Mail

Best option for a renewal with updates.

Renew in Person

Visit any Driver Licensing Regional Office for full service options.

Updating Name or Address:. If your name or address has changed, you’ll only pay the renewal fee. Documentation is required for the update.

REPLACE A LOST OR STOLEN CREDENTIAL

By Mail

Mail in the form or drop it off at any Regional office.

In Person

Visit any Driver Licensing Regional Office throughout Kentucky.

Updating Name or Address:. Documentation is required if your name or address needs to be updated on your replacement credential.

Update Name or Address

Proof of Address or Name Change Examples

Valid proof documentation is required to update the address or name on a credential.

Address Change Documentation Examples
- Utility Bill
- Bank Statement
- Lease or Rental Agreement
- U.S. Postal Service postmarked mail

Name Change Documentation Examples
- Certified Marriage Certificate (not marriage license)
- Certified Divorce Decree (must show that a name change was granted)
- Valid Military ID
- Certified Legal Name Change Order

In addition to providing the name change documentation, you must provide proof that the name has been updated on your Social Security card. A SSNAP form is accepted if it has been at least 48 hours since approval.

Update by Mail

Proof of the address or name change must be attached to the application. Do not send original documents.

Update in Person

Visit any Driver Licensing Regional Office. Proof of the address or name change must be presented.

Update Requirements
Kentucky law requires you to update your name or address within 10 days of the change. A duplicate credential costs $15.00 and can be requested by mail or in person.

Note: Credentials cannot be mailed to forwarding addresses.

Out-of-State Renewal

Renew by Mail

Available for Kentuckians temporarily living out of state who meet qualifying criteria.

Who Qualifies for Out-of-State Mailing?

Requests for out-of-state mailing and circumstances allowing customers to receive their license at an alternate out-of-state address are listed below. Proof of address is required for all requests. The following groups may qualify for a mailed renewal:

Snowbirds: Temporarily living out of state for the winter season.

FEMA or Government Workers: Deployed or stationed elsewhere for emergency or official response.

College Students: Living out of state during the academic year.

Doctors and Nurses: Working in out-of-state medical facilities.

The Kentucky Transportation Cabinet (KYTC) has teamed up with the Kentucky State Police and Department of Criminal Justice Training to launch a new online service that allows state license, permit, and ID holders to designate a preferred contact law enforcement can notify in the event the cardholder is involved in a vehicle crash or emergency situation. The service is free, and citizens can take advantage online or call the Transportation Cabinet at (502) 564-1257.

Submit your preferred contact online with KYTC.

View Emergency Notice Fact Sheet

Get more details about how the service works and who sees your info.

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