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Beginning May 7, 2025, Kentuckians must be REAL ID compliant to board U.S. commercial flights and access military bases or federal facilities that require ID.
Get REAL ID ready by taking our IDocument Guide Quiz!
Skip the trip by renewing your driver's license or ID card online using our quick and secure portal. (Applicant WILL NOT receive a temporary document)
Renew, replace, or update an address on your standard driver license, ID card or REAL ID.
Upgrade to a REAL ID or renew a standard credential by visiting any Driver Licensing Regional office.
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Skip the line and pay your reinstatement fee online! Applicant will need contact information, driver's license number and a valid debit/credit card. A small processing fee will be collected for payment.
Before obtaining a permit/license, all new applicants must complete the required written, vision, and skills tests, administered by the Kentucky State Police.
This program is only required for drivers obtaining their original permit at 16 or 17.
The Popup Driver Licensing Program is a traveling service that brings all the services offered in Driver Licensing Regional Offices to local communities that don't have a Driver Licensing Regional office.
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Join more than 130K Kentuckians who have renewed their vehicle registration online this year! All you need is your title number, plate number and a credit card.
Any Kentucky resident who owns a vehicle may apply for a Kentucky Certificate of Title and Registration at the County Clerk's office in the owner's county of residence or the county where the vehicle is primarily operated
Kentucky issues over 150 different types of passenger and motorcycle license plates.
Only Kentucky based carriers will need file IFTA taxes with the state!
Any vehicle with a combined gross vehicle weight or registered gross weight exceeding 26,000 lbs. or having 3 or more axles regardless of weight operating outside the state of Kentucky needs an apportioned license plate.
All licensing services have fully transitioned from the Office of Circuit Court Clerk in every county to Driver Licensing Regional Offices throughout Kentucky.