If all the information on your current license or ID is still accurate, you can renew your license online. If you have moved or your license was lost or stolen, you can do a driver’s license renewal in person or by mail.

License renewals cost $21.50 for standard four-year licenses and $48 for eight-year REAL IDs.

To renew online…

Gather your documentation to do an

online renewal

Apply and pay for your new license using the online system

To renew by mail (or email)...

Complete a

Driver’s License/ID Card Renewal form

(or

Class D license renewal form for active military personnel

or their dependents)

Email it to

KYTC.DDLLicenseRenewal@ky.gov

or mail to Kentucky Transportation Cabinet, Division of Driver Licensing, 200 Mero Street, Frankfort, KY 40622

You can do the following by mail or email:

Renew standard four-year licenses

Replace a lost or stolen license

Report an address change

To renew in person…

Visit a driver licensing regional office to renew your license in person.

Get your license: When you renew at a regional office, you will be issued a temporary license immediately and your permanent card will be sent in the mail.

Surrender your old license: If you are renewing your standard license or ID, you will simply need to surrender your current credential.

You must renew your license in person if any of the following apply:

You have changed your name or license class

You want to change from a standard license to a REAL ID identification card

You are renewing your Commercial Driver’s License (CDL)

You are not a U.S. citizen

You are 20 years old or under

You will need to bring additional proof documents if you plan to move from a standard license to a

REAL ID

Proof of identity: Birth certificate, citizenship documents, or passport

Proof of social security number: Social security card or W-2 statement

Proof of residency: Two forms, such as a recent utility bill or insurance policy

Proof of any legal identity changes: Name change or gender change

Depending on your county, you may be able to

schedule an appointment ahead of time

at drive.ky.gov. While walk-ins are welcome, there’s no guarantee how long the wait will be for licensing services.

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When to renew your driver’s license in Kentucky

Duration: Your initial Kentucky driver’s license is good for eight years the first time. After that, you’ll need to renew it every four years.

Expiration: The expiry date is 31 days following your birthday (unless you’re under 21, in which case it is 90 days).

There are no grace periods for expired licenses

If you’re found driving with an expired license, you could face a fine of up to $250 or up to 90 days in jail.

If your license expired more than one year ago, you will need to complete a new written test and vision test.

After five years of expiry, you’ll be expected to start all over as a new driver. New beginnings can be nice—but not when it means proving to a DMV examiner that you know how to use a turn signal.

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You’ll receive your license in 10-15 business days

Kentuckians will receive their new license by mail within 10-15 business days. When renewing your license at a regional office, you will be issued a temporary license to use until your permanent card reaches your mailbox.

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