Kentucky - Apply for a Drivers License

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Procedure

1. To apply for a Driver's License, go to your local Circuit Court Clerk's office and complete an application.
2. Pass the vision and driving test. For the driving test, applicants will need to provide the vehicle which must be registered and show proof of insurance.
3. Once you have passed all the necessary tests, the Clerk's Office will issued the CDL instruction permit which is valid for 6 months. You may schedule a road skills test with Kentucky State Police, 10 days after the permit has been issued.

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Required Documents

• Completed application
• Applicants must show proof of:
  • Name and date of birth.
  • Social Security number (SSN), Present your Social Security card for verification.
  • Kentucky address.

Note: Contact your local Kentucky circuit clerks office for a list of accepted documents.

Office Locations & Contacts

Kentucky Transportation Cabinet
200 Mero Street
Frankfort, KY 40622
Phone: (502) 564-4890

Eligibility

To obtain a Kentucky drivers license, applicants must:

• Be at least 16 years old.
• Have held a drivers permit for at least:
  • 180 days, for those who are younger than 21 years old.
  • 30 days, those who are 21 years old or older.
• Be a U.S. citizen or permanent resident.
• Be a resident of Kentucky.
• Not be suspended currently from driving in any other state.

Fees

• Kentucky operator's/drivers license: $20

Validity

Operator licenses are good for four years and must be renewed in the county where the license holder resides.

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Instructions

• All new applicants must complete the required written, vision and skills tests administered by the Kentucky State Police before obtaining a permit/license
• If the applicant is under the age of 18, a parent or legal guardian must sign the Driver License/Identification Card application form.
• If the applicant is under the age of 18, a School Compliance Verification form from the student's school district must be presented.

Testing

• New drivers must pass a vision, written and skills test to be issued a driver license.
• No tests are required for persons transferring to Kentucky. with valid driving privileges, except persons transferring from foreign countries.
• No testing is required for persons suspended less than one year.
• Eye and written tests are required for drivers suspended for more than one year.
• Any driver suspended or expired for more than five (5) years will start as a new driver.
• All driver testing is performed by the Kentucky State Police on scheduled days at circuit clerks offices. (Call for an appointment)

Required Information

• Full Name
• Date and Place of Birth
• Sex
• Occupation
• Country
• Social Security Number
• Mailing address
• Residence address

Need for the Document

A driving license is an official document which states that a person may operate a motorized vehicle, such as a motorcycle, car, truck or a bus, on a public roadway. This document also serves as identification and proof of age.

Kentucky driver's licenses and identification cards are issued by the Circuit Court Clerk under the guidelines established by the Kentucky Transportation Cabinet.

Following is a procedure on how you can obtain a drivers license in Kentucky.

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Other uses of the Document/Certificate

Your driving license can be used for travel, applying for a passport, proof of citizenship, social security, personal identification and other legal purposes.

External Links

• Kentucky Court of Justice:

http://courts.ky.gov/courts/Jefferson/driverslicense/Pages/permitslicense.aspx

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