(WSIL) -- Gov. Andy Beshear announced Monday the Kentucky Transportation Cabinet has launched online renewal of driver's and motorcycle licenses.
“This is a dramatic step forward for customer convenience � the ability to go online to renew your driving credential and save yourself a trip to a licensing office if you don’t otherwise require in-person service,� Gov. Beshear said. “Modernizing state services puts Kentuckians in the driver’s seat to choose how they want to be served and make a Better Kentucky.�
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.Â
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 credential. Â
Online renewal is available atÂ
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.
