Military Personnel and Veterans

• Kentucky residents currently serving in the United States military who are stationed or assigned to a base or other location outside the boundaries of the Commonwealth may renew a Class D operator's license by mail/email, utilizing the form TC 94-28 APPLICATION FOR RENEWAL OR DUPLICATE LICENSE BY MAIL.
  

• Military Personnel stationed outside the Commonwealth of Kentucky are not required to submit the vision form when renewing. 
  

• If upgrading to the motorcycle license, submission of an approved motorcycle safety course is required and must be in date. ​
  

• Copies of military orders are not generally accepted for the purpose of validating status on active duty. 
  

​​​Please carefully review the application for required documentation.  Picture ID is required for all transactions. Failure to submit the required documents will cause delays in processing your requests. ​
If you have questions regarding renewing your driver's license while serving on active duty, please call 502-564-1257. ​

• Please complete the form and email it to KYTC.MilitaryRen@ky.gov​ or mail the form to:
  

​Kentucky Transportation Cabinet
Division of Driver Licensing​
Attn​: Driver Education​
200 Mero Street
Frankfort, KY 40622

• If a Kentucky resident has been serving in the United States military and has allowed their operator's license to expire, they may renew their license within 90 days of returning to the Commonwealth without taking a written or road test. Residents of the Commonwealth serving in the United States military must comply with the renewal requirements for their operator's license.​

• ​Prior to expiration or within 90 days of returning to the Commonwealth, military personnel may renew their license without taking the written or road test by visiting a regional office or registering for a Popup event.

• ​​A Kentucky resident serving in the United States military who does not renew their expired license within 90 days of returning to the Commonwealth shall be required to comply with all procedures for renewing a license that has expired.

• Military personnel stationed in Kentucky are not eligible to renew using the TC Form 94-28. They must apply in person, online, or by mail using the TC Form 94-192, and will be required to pass the vision screening or submit the required form.​ Visit the license renewal page for more information.​
  

REQUESTING A VETERAN DESIGNATION ON YOUR IDENTITY CREDENTIAL

​Kentucky offers a Veteran designation on Kentucky driver’s licenses and ID cards to honorably discharged Veterans. Apply in person at any Kentucky Driver Licensing Regional Office. 

​Veterans are required to provide a copy of one of the following documents as proof of eligibility:​

• VA ID card or VA Health ID card
  

• NGB22​
  

• DD257
  

• DD256

• DD214​
  

RENEW YOUR VEHICLE REGISTRATION

​​Active-duty military members can renew online or through their County Clerk's office. Some offices will renew by phone, but this is county-specific, and the customer would need to contact the Clerk's office to see if the option is available.

• If an individual has been serving in the United States military and stationed or assigned to a base or other location outside the United States, they can renew the vehicle registration within 30 days of their return if the vehicle was stored on a military base and expired during their absence.   KRS186.020 (6)
  

​VEHICLE INSPECTIONS FOR MILITARY (OUT-OF-STATE):​

A vehicle inspection is required for all out-of-state vehicles; you will need to take the application (attached), proof of insurance, vehicle, and title to the local Sheriff's Office for a vehicle inspection.  The sheriff's office will use the application to verify the VIN number listed on the current title and to verify the vehicle inspection, which ensures the vehicle is roadworthy in accordance with KRS 186A.115. Once the vehicle inspection is complete, you will take the documentation and apply for a Certificate of Title and Registration through the County Clerk's Office.

​Military personnel who are residents of Kentucky may have the Sheriff Inspection conducted by the post provost or a similar officer at the camp, post, or station. The affidavit should state:

• Name of owner

• Identification or serial number (VIN)

• Make, body, style,
  

• Current license or title number, if any, and

• State in which currently registered or titled, if any.
  

For the Clerk's office, you will need:

• TC 96-182 form

• Photo identification
  

• Current title and registration

• Money to pay applicable fees and taxes

​The charges incurred will be as follows:

1. Sheriff's Inspection- $5.00

2. Title Fee- $9.00

3. Lien Fee- $22.00

4. Registration/Plate Fee- $21.00 (standard issue plate)

5. 6% tax charged on the NADA value of the vehicle (for further guidance on vehicle tax assessment, please contact the Kentucky Department of Revenue at 502-564-4455)