The Kentucky Transportation Cabinet (KYTC) has launched a service providing online renewal of driver’s and motorcycle licenses.
Online license renewal is among the new modern conveniences and options available to Kentuckians as a result of the phased transfer of licensing services to KYTC regional offices from local Offices of the Circuit Court Clerks. All counties are required to have made the transition by June 30, 2022, and 20 already having done so.
“We’re taking driver licensing to a new level in Kentucky,” KYTC Secretary Jim Gray said. “Greater efficiency, greater security and more choices.”
The online renewal option is for holders of standard-issue or REAL ID licenses whose credentials will expire within six months –- or have been expired for less than a year — and want to maintain the same card version as their current license (standard or REAL ID). The applicant’s name and address must be the same as what is listed on their current license.
Online renewal is available by following this link — https://dlrenewal.ky.gov
The online renewal option does not apply to:
- Kentuckians requesting a license replacement (lost/stolen cards).
- Kentuckians upgrading from standard-issue license to a REAL ID.
- Kentuckians upgrading from four-year to eight-year expiration.
- Those needing a license with changed name or address.
- Commercial driver’s licenses (CDL).
Applications for a replacement license or a license that reflects a change of name or address must be made in person. That can be done at any Driver Licensing Regional Office, or Office of Circuit Court Clerk in the customer’s county of residence, provided the clerk has not yet transferred licensing services.
A list of counties that have transferred services to regional offices is available at drive.ky.gov | Circuit Clerks.
By Ken Howlett, News Director
Contact Ken at ken@k105.com.
