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​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​HOW TO RENEW A DRIVER'S LICENSE OR ID CARD

  • A Driver's License or ID card may be renewed online, by mail, or by visiting any Driver Licensing Regional office. Compare these options here!

        Do not proceed with license renewal unless you have the TC 94-202 Driver Vision Testing Certification Form completed and signed by your eye doctor or a medical specialist approved by the Kentucky Transportation Cabinet. Learn more.

      • Applicant will NOT receive a temporary document

    • ​​​​RENEW BY MAIL​

      • Credentials cannot be mailed to any address other than the one listed on the license unless you request an address change with proof.

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  • Learner's Permit Renewal: Permits can be renewed in person for $15.00 or $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 credential expires 90 days after your 21st birthday.
    • If you're 21 or older, your credential expires 31 days after your birth date and can be renewed up to six months before it expires.

  • Expired Licenses:
    • No testing is required if your license expired within the past 5 years.
    • If your license has be​en expired for more than 5 years, you’ll need to go through the licensing process as a new driver.

  • License Validity: Kentucky licenses are valid for either 4 or 8 years. (Eight-year licenses are available for new standard licenses and REAL IDs).

  • Renewing with Updates: If you need to update your name or address, you’ll only pay the renewal fee. Ensure to bring the required documentation for the change.
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​​​Please be aware that drive.ky.gov is the ONLY official website for online driver's license renewals in Kentucky. Be cautious of third-party websites that charge fees and ask for your personal information. 

​REPLACE OR UPDATE A DRIVER'S LICENSE OR ID CARD
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​​All credentials are mailed out to the customer. It typically takes 10-15 business days​ for the U.S. Postal Service to deliver a credential. If you have not received your credential in 30 days, please contact us. 

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RETURN​ING LOST CREDENTIALS TO THE KY TRANSPORTATION CABINET