It’s time to get your driver’s license in the Bluegrass State! Whether you’re interested in obtaining a KY driver’s license, commercial driver’s license, or motorcycle license, we’re here to help you get the license you need. Let’s start with learning about the different Kentucky driver’s license types.
Types of Kentucky Driver’s Licenses
There are different types of Kentucky driver’s licenses. We’ll define each type of license to help you determine which type of license you need.
- Class D (non-commercial): A Class D driver’s license is Kentucky’s standard driver’s license and is also referred to as an operator’s license. Anyone who plans on operating a vehicle that has a Gross Vehicle Weight Rating that does NOT exceed 26,000 lbs., carries no more than 16 passengers (including the driver) for personal use, which is a standard car or truck, will need a Class D driver’s license. Also with a Class D driver’s license, you can operate utility vehicles, station wagons, and panel and pickup trucks.
- Class E: You can operate moped vehicles with a Class E license. In Kentucky, a moped is considered a small bicycle-type vehicle with an engine displacement of no more than 50cc and a maximum speed of 28 mph.
- Class M: A Class M license allows you to operate motorcycles
- Commercial Driver’s Licenses (CDL):
- Class A (CDL): a Class A commercial driver’s license is required to operate vehicles that have a gross vehicle weight rating (GVWR) of at least 26,001 lbs. given that the towed vehicle exceeds a weight of 10,000 lbs.
- Class B (CDL): a Class B commercial driver’s license is required to operate any straight truck or vehicle that has two or more axles and a GVWR of at least 26,001 lbs., pulling a vehicle that has a GVWR of 10,000 lbs. or less. This class of commercial driver’s license is also required for a single vehicle that carries 16 or more passengers (including the driver), with a GVWR of at least 26,001 lbs.
- Class C (CDL): a Class C commercial driver’s license is required to operate any vehicle that has a GVWR that does not exceed 26,001 lbs., a truck that transports hazardous materials where a placard is required, and any single vehicle that carries 16 or more passengers, including the driver, with a GVWR that does not exceed 26,001 lbs.
Kentucky Driver’s License Requirements
To be eligible for a Kentucky driver’s license, you are required to:
- Be at least 16 years old
- Have attained a driver’s permit for at least:
- 180 days, if you’re younger than 21 years old
- 30 days, if you’re at least 21 years old
- Be a US citizen or permanent resident
- Be a resident of Kentucky
- Not currently be suspended from driving in any other state
Applying for Your Kentucky Driver’s License
To apply for a Kentucky driver’s license, you need to make sure you meet all the eligibility requirements. Once you meet the requirements, you can visit your local circuit clerk’s office and:
- Submit a completed Driver’s License ID Card Application (Form TC 94-30)
- Provide proof of your:
- Name and date of birth (such as your birth certificate, valid US passport, etc.)
- Social Security Number (SSN) – (You must bring your social security card for verification)
- Kentucky address (you can contact the Kentucky circuit clerk’s office for a list of accepted documents)
- Pass the vision exam
- Pass the driving test
- Pay the required fee
Road Test
To complete your Kentucky driving test, you must provide:
- A registered vehicle
- Proof of your valid Kentucky auto insurance policy
Make sure you check with your local KY circuit clerk for driving test schedules to make an appointment. You must demonstrate your ability to drive in traffic and obey all road rules and signs. You must perform basic driving maneuvers, such as:
- Hill starts
- Backing
- Parallel parking
- Proper use of lanes
You must achieve a minimum passing score of 80% on your test to pass. If you are involved in a collision or commit any type of traffic violation, you will automatically fail the test. If you fail the road test, you must wait at least 7 days before you can retake the test.
Acceptable Identification Documents in Kentucky
In the state of Kentucky, there are different types of acceptable identification documents you can use when you’re applying for your KY driver’s license. Identification documents you can use to receive your Kentucky driver’s license can include:
- Birth certificate
- Passport
- Permanent resident card
- Armed forces ID cards
- Certificate of Naturalization
- Foreign passport with a valid I-94 (the expiration date of the I-94 must be more than two months from the date you visit the office)
Examples of true full-name verification documents can include:
- Adoption documents that contain your legal name as a result of the adoption
- Name change documents that contain your legal name both before and after
- Marriage certificate
- A dissolution of marriage document that contains your legal name as a result of the court order
- Certificate of registration document that verifies the formation of a domestic partnership
Examples of Acceptable residency documents include:
- Resident utility bills (can include cell phone bills)
- Insurance documents
- A record of a financial institution
- California vehicle or vessel title or registration
Obtaining a Kentucky Driver’s License Under the Age of 18 Years Old
The Kentucky Transportation Cabinet uses the Graduated Licensing Program (GLP) to help new drivers understand the driving process and their responsibilities as a driver in Kentucky. There are specific rules and requirements for Kentucky drivers who are younger than 18 years old.
To begin the driver’s license process, you must attend a Driver’s Education course and obtain your Kentucky learner’s permit.
New Residents of Kentucky
As a new resident of Kentucky under the age of 18, you have 30 days to transfer your out-of-state driver’s license after establishing residency in the state. To receive your Kentucky driver’s license or learner’s permit, you must be:
- At least 16 years old
- A US citizen or permanent resident
You will need to visit your local KY circuit court clerk and:
- Present your valid out-of-state driver’s license
- If you’re younger than 18 years old, you must submit a School Compliance Verification Form that is signed by your out-of-state school district
- You must provide:
- Proof of your Kentucky residency
- Your non-laminated Social Security Card
- Your birth certificate (if required)
- A copy of your driving record or a clearance letter (if your license has expired for at least 1 year)
- Pass the written and vision tests (if your out-of-state license is expired)
- Pay the Kentucky driver’s license or permit fee
If you are under 18 years old and have an out-of-state driver’s license, you must complete a GLP course UNLESS you have previously completed an equivalent course.
Kentucky Graduated Driver’s Licensing Program
In the state of Kentucky, if you are under 18 years old, you are required to complete the Graduated Licensing Program (GLP), which consists of the following phases:
- Learner’s permit
- Driver’s education
- Provisional license
- Full unrestricted driver’s license
Completing the GLP program helps you build essential defensive driving skills and reduce your chances of being involved in a traffic accident.
Age and Duration Requirements
You are required to meet the following requirements BEFORE you will be eligible for each phase of the GLP:
- Learner’s permit: 16 years old
- Provisional driver’s license: Eligible after attaining a learner’s permit for 180 days
- Full unrestricted driver’s license: Eligible after attaining an intermediate/provisional license for 180 days
Kentucky Learner’s Permit
You must be at least 16 years old to apply for your Kentucky learner’s permit. Studying the Kentucky Driver’s Manual (click here to download) to prepare for the Kentucky Department of Motor Vehicles (KY DMV) written test.
To apply for your Kentucky learner’s permit, you need to visit your local KY circuit court clerk’s office and:
- Provide your original or certified birth certificate
- If you are younger than 18 years old, you need to submit a School Compliance Verification form that is signed by your school district
- Provide your social security card
- Provide proof of your Kentucky residency
- Have your parent or guardian sign your learner’s permit application (legal guardians must provide a certified copy of guardianship papers)
- Pass the written and vision tests
- Pay the Kentucky learner’s permit fee (contact your circuit court for specific fee details)
Kentucky Learner’s Permit Driving Restrictions
While you have your Kentucky learner’s permit, you are restricted to driving:
- Only while supervised by a licensed driver who is at least 21 years old
- Only between 6 AM and 12 AM UNLESS for an emergency, or school/work-related purposes
- With no more than 1 passenger who is under 20 years old UNLESS they are a family member
Behind-the-Wheel Practice
Your Kentucky learner’s permit is valid for 3 years, and you must attain this permit for at least 180 days WITHOUT any moving violations before proceeding to the next stage.
You will also need to complete 60 hours of driving practice, including 10 hours of night driving, and an approved Driver’s Ed course.
Kentucky Provisional License
Once you’ve attained your learner’s permit for at least 180 days, you can schedule an appointment to take the road skills test and apply for a provisional license. Before you can take the Kentucky driving test, you must have completed 60 hours of driving practice, which includes 10 hours of night driving, and completed a Driver’s Ed course.
If you do not pass the KY DMV road test, you are required to wait at least 7 days to retake the test. If you’re under 18 years old, you must provide a School Compliance Verification form, which you can obtain from your school.
You can contact your KY circuit court clerk directly for more information regarding how to apply for an intermediate driver’s license, including all related fees.
Provisional License Restrictions in Kentucky
Drivers who are under 18 years old and attain a Kentucky intermediate driver’s license are not allowed to operate a motor vehicle:
- Between the hours of 12 AM and 6 AM (except in emergencies, and for school or work-related purposes)
- With more than 1 passenger who is unrelated and younger than 20 years old
Full Unrestricted Kentucky Driver’s License
If you are under 18 years old and have a Kentucky intermediate driver’s license, you are required to complete one of the following Driver’s Education programs before you can apply for your full, unrestricted Kentucky driver’s license:
- Graduated licensing course (offered by the Kentucky Transportation Cabinet)
- High school Driver’s Ed course
- Private driver’s training course at an approved driver training school
You are also required to complete 60 hours of behind-the-wheel driving practice, including 10 hours of night driving.
After you’ve completed the above steps and attained your KY provisional license for a minimum of 180 days, you are eligible to apply for your KY driver’s license. You need to visit your county circuit court clerk and:
- Provide proof of completion of your Driver’s Ed program
- Submit a School Compliance Verification Form that is signed by your school district (if you’re younger than 18 years old)
- Provide a Graduated Licensing Eligibility Letter
- Provide your birth certificate, Social Security Number, and proof of Kentucky residency
- Have your parent or guardian sign your application (if you’re under 18 years old)
- Pay the applicable KY driver’s license fee(s)
Kentucky Driver’s License Restrictions
If you’re younger than 21 years old and recently obtained a full Kentucky driver’s license, you are subject to the 0.02% blood alcohol content Zero Alcohol Tolerance law.
Your Kentucky driver’s license will be suspended if you are:
- Younger than 18 years old and received more than 6 points on your Kentucky driving record
- Older than 18 years old and record 12 points on your Kentucky driving record
Getting Your Driver’s License as a New Resident of Kentucky
If you have a driver’s license from your previous state, you have a maximum of 30 days after you establish residency in Kentucky to transfer your driver’s license. If you’re younger than 18 years old, you must follow the “New Resident of Kentucky Under the age of 18 Years Old” section listed above.
Be advised that you must be at least 16 years old and a US citizen (or permanent resident) to apply for a Kentucky driver’s license.
To obtain a Kentucky driver’s license, you must visit your local Kentucky Division of Driver’s License (KY DDL) office and:
- Submit a completed Driver’s License ID Card Application (Form TC 94-30)
- Submit proof of your Kentucky residential address, such as your:
- Utility bill
- Rental agreement
- Property tax bill
- Surrender your out-of-state driver’s license
- Provide your birth certificate (if your current name is different from your birth certificate, you must present proof of your legal name change (such as a marriage certificate)
- Provide your Social Security card
- Provide proof of your name change (if applicable)
- Pass the written and vision tests (if your driver’s license has expired)
- Provide your driving record or clearance record from your previous state (if your driver’s license has expired for 1 year or longer)
- Pay the required fee(s) – you can contact the KY DDL for more information
Keep in mind if your driver’s license is from a country other than the US, you must pass the Kentucky vision, written, and driving tests.
The Kentucky Written Exam and Road Test
In Kentucky, you may be required to complete a written exam and a road test. Here’s what you need to know.
Taking the Kentucky Written Exam
The Kentucky written exam consists of 40 questions, 32 of which you must answer correctly to pass the exam with a minimum passing score of 80%. The minimum age to apply to take the Kentucky exam is 16.
Taking the Kentucky Road Test
Kentucky also has a road exam that KY drivers must pass to receive their driver’s license. The road exam is used to test your ability to safely operate a motor vehicle on the roads and highways of Kentucky. You will be tested on your ability to stop, reverse, parallel park, and other basic driving skills.
Married, Divorced, or Name Change?
You may be required to submit name change documentation in the state of Kentucky if you’re applying for a new KY driver’s license or identification card. Keep in mind that you may be required to provide name change documentation, such as a marriage license, to be issued a REAL ID-compliant driver’s license or ID card in your true full name.
If the name on your identification document is different from the name you provided on your Kentucky driver’s license application, you must provide a document that proves your true full name.
Examples of documents that establish your true full name can include the following:
- A certificate, declaration, or registration document that verifies the formation of a domestic partnership
- A marriage certificate
- A dissolution of marriage or domestic partnership document that contains the legal name as a result of the court action
- Adoption documents that contain the legal names as a result of the adoption
- A name change document that contains the legal name of both before and after the name change
Does the REAL ID Act Impact Residents of Kentucky?
Starting May 3, 2023, every person who is over 18 years old and intends on traveling by air will be required to obtain a Kentucky REAL-ID compliant driver’s license, permit, identification card, or another acceptable form of ID to fly within the US, visit military bases, or enter a federal building that requires identification. REAL ID-compliant driver’s licenses and ID cards will have a star in a black circle in the upper-right section of the card.
Is Obtaining a REAL ID Mandatory in Kentucky?
The federally compliant REAL ID or REAL DRIVER’S LICENSE is OPTIONAL. If you obtain valid documentation of the above-listed TSA documents, you can use them to pass TSA checkpoints at airport terminals nationwide. You can also use these documents to visit a secure federal building or military installation at any time.
If you will not be boarding a domestic flight or visiting a secure federal facility or military base, you are not required to obtain a REAL ID-compliant driver’s license or ID card.
Be advised that you are not required to obtain a REAL ID-compliant driver’s license or ID card to perform any of the following:
- Visit a hospital or receive life-saving services
- Operate a motor vehicle
- Apply for or receive federal benefits (Social Security Administration (SSA), Veteran’s Affairs, etc.)
- Vote
- Enter a facility that does NOT require ID (such as a post office)
Standard KY Driver’s License vs. a REAL ID Kentucky Driver’s License
Standard Kentucky Driver’s Licenses
The standard Kentucky driver’s license is a standard credential that is state-maintained but NOT a REAL ID-compliant card. Standard KY driver’s licenses and ID cards will remain acceptable for:
- Age-restricted purchases
- Driving
- Voting
- Accessing federal and social benefit services (VA hospitals, federal courthouses, etc.)
Individuals who currently have a Kentucky driver’s license but who haven’t had a name or address change must present their current license if they are applying for a standard Kentucky driver’s license. Individuals who are applying for a standard driver’s license or ID for the first time in the state of Kentucky must present:
- 1 valid proof of identity
- 1 valid proof of social security number
- 1 valid proof of residency
If you are a minor (younger than 18 years old), you may be required to present additional documents. Until May 3, 2023, standard Kentucky driver’s licenses and IDs can be used for air travel within the US and visiting military bases and restricted federal facilities, such as the White House and nuclear power plants. You can view the list of acceptable documentation here.
REAL ID Kentucky Driver’s Licenses
A REAL ID or REAL Kentucky driver’s license is also a state-maintained license that is acceptable for:
- Driving
- Voting
- Air travel within the US
- Age-restricted purchases
- Visiting military bases and restricted federal facilities, like nuclear power plants or the White House
- Accessing federal and social benefit services, such as VA hospitals, Social Security offices, federal courthouses, and more
How Do You Prepare to Apply for a REAL ID Card?
To apply for a REAL ID in Kentucky, you must bring:
- 1 valid proof of identity
- 1 valid proof of your social security number
- 2 valid proofs of your Kentucky residency
You may be required to provide additional documentation if the names are not an exact match.
Applying for a Commercial Driver’s License in Kentucky
If you want to operate a commercial vehicle, you must obtain a valid commercial driver’s license (CDL). Let’s discuss everything you need to know.
Who Can Get a Kentucky CDL?
To be eligible for a Kentucky commercial driver’s license, you are required to:
- Be at least 18 years old (per federal regulations, drivers who are under 21 years old are ONLY allowed to operate commercial vehicles within the state of Kentucky (intrastate driving)
- Already attain a valid, non-CDL Kentucky driver’s license
Kentucky CDL Medical Requirements
The first step you will take toward obtaining your commercial driver’s license (CDL) in Kentucky is ensuring your medical paperwork and application are in order.
You must fill out a:
- Commercial Driver’s License Self-Certification (Form TC 94-169)
- Medical Examiner’s Certificate (Form MCSA-5876) – an FMCSA-approved physician must help you complete this form
- Commercial driver’s license application (Form TC 94-32)
- Payment for the $24 application fee
Before you can start the KY CDL application process, you must forward the above information (including a copy of both the front and back of your medical card) to the Division of Driver Licensing (DDL).
You can either use the Kentucky CDL Document Portal (click here) or mail the required forms to:
Division of Driver Licensing
200 Mero St.
Frankfort, KY 40622
Commercial Learner’s Permits in Kentucky
After your paperwork has been sorted and you’ve heard from the Kentucky DDL, you can continue advancing through the process to obtain your CDL.
Before you can receive your official CDL. You must obtain a commercial learner’s permit (CLP). The first step toward obtaining a CLP is completing the written tests that are required for the CDL class you’re applying for, and any endorsements (if required). These tests are administered by Kentucky circuit court clerks. You are encouraged to complete a CDL education course to fully prepare you for the information you’ll be tested on to pass the exams.
When you are ready, you need to schedule an appointment at your county circuit court office and:
- Complete all written exams
- Take and pass a vision test
- Fill out the “10-Year History Survey Request” (provided by the circuit court office) – you must list all states where you’ve attained a license for any type of motor vehicle in the last 10 years.
- Pay the required fees:
- $11 CLP fee
- Applicable skills testing fee(s) – these fees vary by applicant
If you don’t pass your exams, there’s no need to panic. You will be eligible to retake any exams you do not pass after waiting at least 24 hours. Once you complete all your exams, the clerk will be able to issue your commercial learner’s permit. Congratulations!
Kentucky CLP Restrictions
You have reached the halfway mark of the CDL process! There are a few different things you need to keep in mind as you’re driving with your CLP.
The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration requires all CLP holders to practice ONLY on public roads and be accompanied by a full CDL holder who is licensed to operate the same class of commercial vehicle.
Once you receive your CLP, you must wait at least 10 days to schedule your skills test and at least 14 days to take your skills test. If you’re not ready to take your skills test yet, your permit is valid for 6 months. You can renew your permit once within 2 years once you obtain it.
Obtaining your Kentucky CDL
The last step of obtaining your Kentucky CDL is completing and passing the skills test. In the state of Kentucky, the CDL skills test and handled by the Kentucky State Police.
Once you’ve attained your CLP for at least 10 days, you will be eligible to schedule an appointment at the closest police headquarters. You must wait at least 14 days after you receive your CLP to take the test.
Before arriving at your appointment, you must arrange to complete the exams in the same class of commercial vehicle you want to operate with your commercial driver’s license.
At the police station, you need to be prepared to complete the following parts of the skills exam:
- The pre-trip inspection
- The basic control skills test
- The road test
After you pass the skills exam, you will be issued your commercial driver’s license. Hooray!
Kentucky CDL Fees
You must pay different fees to obtain your Kentucky CDL, including:
- CDL application: $24
- Commercial learner’s permit: $11
- Skills testing fees: these fees vary based on how long you’ve had your Kentucky driver’s license:
- Attained for more than 30 days: $50
- Attained for 30 days or less: $150
- Commercial driver’s license: up to $40 (these fees will be prorated according to when your current non-commercial license expires)
Military CDL Testing Waivers
The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) and Kentucky Transportation Cabinet developed a program to help service members and veterans attain their CDLs by having the behind-the-wheel skills test waived.
You may be eligible for the waiver if you’re currently enlisted in the military, or you left the service within 1 year of applying for your CDL. You must also have operated a commercial vehicle for the military in the 2 years before applying.
To apply, you must complete the Military Certification for Skills Test Exemption (Form TC 94-167) and submit the form to the DDL at the same time as your medical forms and CDL application.
If you are accepted, you will be informed when the Division of Driver’s Licensing confirms that they have received your information. Be advised that accepted applicants are required to pass all written exams and pay all applicable fees.
Federal Self-Certification Requirements
You must self-certify the type of vehicle you’re operating with the KY DMV by self-certifying one of the following driving categories:
- Non-excepted interstate
- Excepted interstate
- Non-excepted intrastate
- Excepted intrastate
Applying for a Kentucky Motorcycle License
Before you can enjoy the open road on your motorcycle in the state of Kentucky, you must obtain a KY motorcycle license. Here’s everything you need to receive your Kentucky motorcycle license.
New Residents of Kentucky
Welcome to Kentucky! As a new resident who has an out-of-state motorcycle license or endorsement, you have 30 days after establishing residency in Kentucky to transfer your out-of-state motorcycle license to a Kentucky motorcycle license. You must be at least 16 years old and complete the following at your local circuit court clerk’s office:
- Present a School Compliance Verification Form that is signed by your out-of-state school if you’re younger than 18 years old (you can request this form from your residential Kentucky school district).
- Surrender your out-of-state license
- Prove your:
- Kentucky residency
- Social security number
- Name and date of birth
- Legal name change (if applicable)
- Submit a current driving record ID if your out-of-state license has expired for at least 1 year (you must also pass the written knowledge exam and complete and pass a vision test).
- Pay the $48 motorcycle licensing fee
How to Get a Kentucky Motorcycle License
To apply for a new Kentucky motorcycle license, you must meet the following eligibility requirements:
- Be at least 18 years old or under 18 years old AND attain a valid KY driver’s license (your parent or guardian’s consent is required)
- Earn a motorcycle instruction permit
- Either complete a Kentucky Motorcycle Safety Education (MSE) rider safety course OR pass the motorcycle road skills exam
- Pay the $48 motorcycle license fee
Kentucky Motorcycle Permits
The first step to obtaining your Kentucky motorcycle license is earning your motorcycle instruction permit. To earn your motorcycle instruction permit, you must visit your local Kentucky circuit court clerk’s office and:
- Pass the motorcycle written knowledge exam (you can download the Kentucky Motorcycle Manual found here)
- Complete a vision screening
- Provide proof of your:
- Kentucky residency
- Full legal name
- Date of birth
- Social security number
- Pay the $18 motorcycle permit fee
Once you’ve completed the above steps, you will receive your Kentucky motorcycle permit. Congratulations! Your permit is valid for 1 year and can be renewed once. You must attain your motorcycle permit for at least 1 month before you are eligible to apply for your motorcycle license. Obtaining a Kentucky motorcycle instruction permit allows you to enroll in motorcycle education courses and practice riding under certain restrictions.
Instruction Permit Restrictions
Although you’re probably excited to get on the road, you are prohibited from riding your motorcycle with passengers. You are NOT allowed to operate your motorcycle between the hours of 12 AM and 6 AM UNLESS it’s an emergency or a school or work-related activity.
Obtaining Your Kentucky Motorcycle License
When you’re ready to apply for your Kentucky motorcycle license, you need to visit your local circuit court clerk’s office and present:
- Either a certificate of completion from a Kentucky motorcycle rider education course or written proof that you’ve passed the motorcycle road skills test that is administered by the KY State Police (KSP). You can contact your local KSP driver testing branch to make a motorcycle road test appointment.
- Proof of your:
- Legal name
- Birthday
- Social security number
- Kentucky residency
- Payment for the $48 motorcycle licensing fee
Once you complete the above-listed steps, you will be issued your official Kentucky motorcycle license. Congratulations! Your motorcycle license will expire in 4 years.
Motorcycle Education in Kentucky
Enrolling in a Kentucky Motorcycle Rider Education Course can be beneficial when you’re applying for your Kentucky motorcycle license. In some situations, a Kentucky Motorcycle Rider Education Course is mandatory. If you complete a Motorcycle Safety Education course, you will be eligible to waive the on-road motorcycle skills test.
The Motorcycle Rider Education courses are free to motorcyclists who are younger than 18 years old. KY MSE courses are accredited by the nationally recognized Motorcycle Safety Foundation (MF) and suit all levels of experience.
While you’re in the beginner’s course, you will learn skills such as:
- Making smooth turns and stops
- Maneuvering and communicating with other drivers
- Dealing with emergencies
- Scoping the safest path for riding
If you’re interested in enrolling in a motorcycle course, you can call (502) 564-1568 for registration information.
Kentucky Motorcycle License Fees
The fees that are associated with obtaining your Kentucky motorcycle license are as follows:
- Motorcycle instruction permit: $18
- Motorcycle license: $48
Kentucky DMV Locations
There are different DMV locations throughout the state of Kentucky. Check out the list below and see if you can find a DMV location near you.
Kentucky Department of Motor Vehicles – Louisville Branch
4919 Dixie Hwy
Louisville, KY 40216
(502) 574-5700
Monday (8:30 AM – 6: 30 PM)
Tuesday – Friday (8:30 AM – 4:30 PM)
Saturday and Sunday (Closed)
Kentucky Department of Motor Vehicles – Lexington Branch
162 E Main St
Ste 206
Lexington, KY 40507
(859) 253-3344
Monday – Friday (8 AM – 4:30 PM)
Saturday and Sunday (Closed)
Kentucky Department of Motor Vehicles – Frankfort Branch
200 Mero St
Frankfort, KY 40601
(502) 564-5301
Call for business hours
Congratulations! You now know how to obtain a driver’s, commercial, and motorcycle license in the state of Kentucky.