If your KY driver’s license is about to expire, you can renew it through several channels.
Even better news, we’re going to give you the details for each channel, including all the steps and requirements.
With this, you won’t worry about the renewal process as you already know exactly what to do and how to do it.
So welcome to your complete guide to the Kentucky driver’s license renewal.
Let’s dive right in!
As we mentioned, you can renew your KY driver’s license through several channels. These are:
Now, let’s get into the details.
For obvious reasons, the fastest way to renew your license is online.
However, you’re only eligible to renew online if you meet the following requirements:
If you meet all the requirements above, you can follow these steps to renew online:
NOTE: you also have to pay a card processing fee.
And there you have it.
As easy and convenient as that.
Another way to renew your driver’s license in Kentucky is by mail.
Before 2021, mail renewals were only available to those who were out of state or those who were part of the military.
However, due to COVID-19 restrictions, mail renewals are now allowed for anyone.
That said, you still need to meet the eligibility requirements:
If so, here are the steps for mail driver’s license renewal:
NOTE: cards have an additional processing fee.
Kentucky Transportation Cabinet
Division of Driver Licensing
200 Mero Street
Phone: (502) 564-1257
With this, you can avoid the hassle of going to a Driver Licensing Regional Office.
If you are not eligible for both online and mail renewal, then your last resort is to renew it in person.
But don’t worry, the process is still very easy.
Let’s look at the steps:
Pretty easy, right?
If you want to know more about driver’s license renewal in Kentucky, you can check out this FAQs section for additional information.
If you are above 21 years old, the expiry date of your driver’s license is 30 days after your birthday. Now, it can either expire after 4 or 8 years — check your license for its validity lifespan.
If you are below 21 years old, your driver’s license will expire 90 days after your 21st birthday.
Not always. Some offices accept walk-ins, while others require appointments. To be sure, you can check here.
No, the Kentucky government abolished the 90-day grace period in 2020. So you need to renew your driver’s license on time or else you will face a fine.
If you’ve been given a temporary driver’s license, then yes, you can. This is what’s great about renewing in person.
However, if you drive without it or with an expired license, you will be penalized. You might also be imprisoned for 90 days.
You might have been hearing the REAL ID for quite some time now. But what is it exactly?
A REAL ID is an identification card that provides another layer of identification. The ID will be a scannable document that security agencies can check when traveling domestically or when entering a federal facility or a power plant.
Now, your driver’s license can be converted to a REAL ID, but you’re not required to do so.
If you’re renewing your license, it might be wise to convert it to a REAL ID so that you don’t have to apply for it separately.
And that’s how to renew a driver’s license in Kentucky.
The renewal process is very easy (yes, even the in-person option) — there’s no excuse to delay your license renewal.
Plus, now that you know what to do, it becomes even easier.
So go ahead and start renewing before it’s too late.
Remember, you no longer have a grace period.
