Ky.gov

License Reinstatement

Drivers
​​IMPORTANT NOTICE:
Beginning July 15, 2024 an applicant shall not be issued a personal identification card if the applicant currently holds a valid Kentucky instruction permit or operator's license. A person shall not hold more than one (1) license or personal identification card.

If a person's instruction permit or operator's license has been suspended or revoked, the person may be issued a personal identification card. A personal identification card shall be surrendered when the person applies to have his or her instruction permit or operator's license reinstated.​​

  • ​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​No testing is required for persons suspended for less than one (1) year.​

  • Eye and written tests are required BEFORE reinstatement for drivers suspended for more than one (1) year.​

  • Any time your driving privilege is suspended, a $40.00 reinstatement/re-licensing fee may be required.

  • If paying by certified check or money ​order, make payable to the "Kentucky State Treasurer."

  • ​Please refer to your suspension notice from the Division of Driver Licensing to see if a reinstatement fee will be required.


Kentucky State Police oversee all written and road testing throughout Kentucky. Click here to schedule an appointment.​
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A REINSTATEMENT FEE CAN BE PAID:


1. Pay online with a debit/credit card

  • Contact information and a driver's license number are required.

  • ​The applicant must use a valid Visa, MasterCard, Discover, or American Express (debit or credit cards can be used). A small processing fee (1.5% for debit cards and 2.75% for credit cards) will be collected for online renewals.​

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​2. Pay in person at any Driver Licensing Regional Office​

  • Appointments are highly encouraged, but limited walk-ins are available on a case-by-case basis.

​​​3. Pay by Mail

  • Include name, Driver's License number, and a certified check or money order made payable to the "Kentucky State Treasurer.

  • Mail payment and information to:​

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

4. Pay by Phone

  • You can pay a reinstatement fee over the phone by calling KYTC at 502-564-1257. ​


Payment of a reinstatement fee does not guarantee the reinstatement of your driving privilege. You must meet ALL requirements of the suspension

REINSTATEMENT FEE Q/A

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