Kentucky - Apply for Graduate Driving License

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Procedure

Step One: Operator Permit

1. To obtain an operator permit, applicants must provide a certified or original birth certificate, Social Security card and proof of address. If you are the age of 18, a parent or guardian must sign the application and take financial responsibility. A legal guardian must provide a certified copy of guardianship papers. A School Compliance Verification Form issued by your school must also be submitted, this is is in pursuant to the No Pass/No Drive Law (KRS 159.051).
2. Take the written knowledge and vision test.
3. Pay the appropriate fee.

Notes:

• Driving manuals may be obtained from the Kentucky State Police (http://www.kentuckystatepolice.org).
• Permit drivers under the age of 18 may not drive between the hours of midnight and 6 a.m. unless the driver can demonstrate a good cause for driving. The driver must be accompanied by a licensed driver age 21 or older in the front seat of the vehicle.

Step Two: Intermediate License

1. After holding an operator's permit for 180 days, you may apply for an intermediate license and take the driving skills test. To schedule a driving test, contact the Kentucky State Police at 502-454-3327.
2. Have your parent or guardian certify that you have completed 60 hours of practice with 10 hours occurring at night. A practice driving log and verification form are required.

Note: Passenger restrictions are limited to one unrelated person under 20 years of age.

Step Three: Unrestricted License

Intermediate license holders who have completed the four-hour graduated license program and have held an intermediate license for 180 days may apply for a full unrestricted license.

Intermediate drivers under the age of 18 may not drive between the hours of midnight and 6 a.m. unless the driver can demonstrate a good cause for driving. All drivers under the age of 21 are subject to zero alcohol tolerance, which is defined as .02 alcohol concentration. All drivers under the age of 18 cannot obtain any serious moving violations.

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Required Documents

• Operator Permit: Applicants must present certified or original birth certificate, Social Security card and proof of address. If you are the age of 18, a parent or guardian must sign the application and take financial responsibility. A legal guardian must provide a certified copy of guardianship papers. A School Compliance Verification Form issued by your school must also be submitted, this is is in pursuant to the No Pass/No Drive Law (KRS 159.051).
• Intermediate License: Certification that you have completed 60 hours of practice with 10 hours occurring at night. A practice driving log and verification form are required.

Office Locations & Contacts

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

Eligibility

• Operator Permit: Applicants must be at least 16 years old to take the written knowledge and vision test for an operator permit.
• Intermediate License: After holding an operator's permit for 180 days, you may apply for an intermediate license and take the driving skills test.
• Unrestricted License: Intermediate license holders who have completed the four-hour graduate license program and have held an intermediate license for 180 days may apply for a full unrestricted license.

Fees

• Kentucky driver's permit: $12
• Kentucky operator's/drivers license: $20

Note: Contact your local Circuit Court Clerk to inquire about forms of payment accepted and to know more about the fees.

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Instructions

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

Required Information

• Full Name
• Date and Place of Birth
• Sex
• 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.

A graduated driver licensing system is a program designed to ease young novice drivers into experienced motorists by gradually exposing them to increasingly demanding driving experiences and licensing stages.

Following is a procedure on how you can apply for a Graduated License in Kentucky.

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External Links

• Kentucky Court of Justice:

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

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