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Announcements & Awareness

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Unavailable KYTC Driver Licensing Regional Office

The following KYTC Driver Licensing Regional Office is closed temporarily:

Louisville-Bowman Office

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

Important Information from the Transportation Cabinet

Official Order 112400- Extends Authorization for Circuit Clerks To Renew Driver's Licenses and Permits and Identification Cards With Certain Expiration Dates
SEE THE ORDER

Need To Renew Or Replace Your Driver's License?

Avoid the line! You may be able to renew by mail or drop-off!

All Residents, Including Lexington
View Updates Here

Need a REAL ID or Standard License?
Schedule An Appointment

Need To Renew Or Replace Your Driver's License?

Avoid the line! You may be able to renew by mail or drop-off!

Mail In Options For All Residents

Need a REAL ID or Standard License?
Schedule An Appointment

Unavailable KYTC Driver Licensing Regional Office

The following KYTC Driver Licensing Regional Office is closed temporarily:

Louisville-Bowman Office

MEDICAL CERTIFICATION EXTENSIONS

FMCSA has extended the waiver through August 31, 2021 for CDL or CLP holders who have proof of a valid medical certification or medical variance that
expired on or after March 1, 2021.

This FMCSA extension does not apply to any CDL/CLP holder with the S endorsement or driver in the Kentucky Intrastate Medical Waiver Program.

All previous waivers issued by FMCSA are set to expire on February 28, 2021.
Drivers are required to submit current medical certificates or be downgraded when the medical certificate we have on file expires. A commercial license will require written/vision testing if it has been expired for over a year from the expiration date listed on the license in your possession.

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

Emergency Order Regarding Exemption of Hours of Service and Stoppage at Weigh Stations

A Declaration of Emergency has been issued by Transportation Cabinet Secretary Jim Gray. The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMSCA) issued an amended regional emergency declaration providing regulatory relief for commercial motor vehicles transporting gasoline, diesel fuel, jet fuel, ethanol, and other refined petroleum products throughout the affected states.

See the Order

I-75/I-71 Hazardous Materials Registry

I-75 / I-71 between I-275 and Ohio prohibit placarded Hazardous Materials.
The National Hazardous Materials Route Registry can be found by clicking here:

Hazardous Materials Route Registry - Kentucky

Important Announcement from the Transportation Cabinet

The One Stop Shop in Frankfort is currently closed to in-person services but is accepting rebuilt packet drop-offs in the front lobby.
Take advantage of the many services available online, including vehicle registration renewal (does not include boats).

Emergency Order 112169 - Declaration of Emergency, Allowance for Live Video Chat Format for Performing Certified Sheriff's Inspections
See Order Here

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Education Services​

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All Graduated Driver Licensing classes will meet as scheduled.
All State Traffic School classes will meet as scheduled.