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Website Maintenance

Please be advised the reinstatement fee and state traffic school websites are currently under maintenance. At this time, these applications will be offline and may not be available. We apologize for the inconvenience.

New Driver Licensing Regional Offices

Driver Licensing Services are gradually transferring from Circuit Clerks to Driver Licensing Regional Offices by June 30, 2022.

To learn more visit here

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​Applying for a License

  • Steps to Obtain a License 
  • Transferring to Kentucky
  • Testing Languages
  • Eligibility Letters​
  • Renew your license​
  • Update your Name
  • Change your Address​
  • Proving your Identity​
  • Replace your license or permit
  • Non-US Citizens   Real ID Act​
  • More...

Motorcycles & Mopeds

  • How to get your permit
  • Motorcycle Manual
  • Motorcycle Safety
  • More...

Commercial Drivers License

  • Do I need a CDL?
  • First-Time Applicants
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  • Apply for a CDL License
  • Kentucky CDL Manual
  • More...​

ID Cards (for Non-Drivers)

  • Apply for an ID Card
  • Kentucky Child ID Program
  • More...

Fees

  • Driver License Fees
  • License Reinstatement Fee
  • Driver History Records​

Driving History Records & Clearance Letters

  • What is a Driving History Record?
  • What is a Clearance Letter?
  • Purchase a Driving History Record

Suspensions/Reinstatements/Penalties

  • DWI/DUI Penalties
  • Prosecution
  • Open Container Law
  • Ignition Interlock Program​

Safety and Education

  • Graduated Driver Licensing Program​
  • No Pass No Drive
  • Kentucky Office of Highway Safety
  • Kentucky Driver Manual

Office Locations and Tips

  • License Issuance Locations
  • Field Offices
  • What Should I Bring to Prove my Identity?
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