New kentucky drivers license
To obtain a new Kentucky driver's license, you'll need to follow these steps:
Eligibility:
- You must be a Kentucky resident.
- You must provide proof of identity, Social Security number, and Kentucky residency.
- You must pass a vision test and a written test (if you're a new driver).
- You must provide proof of insurance and vehicle registration (if you're applying for a commercial driver's license).
Required Documents:
- Proof of identity:
- U.S. birth certificate
- U.S. passport
- Valid Kentucky ID card
- Valid foreign passport with a valid U.S. visa
- Proof of Social Security number:
- Social Security card
- W-2 form
- 1099 form
- Proof of Kentucky residency:
- Utility bill with your name and address
- Lease agreement
- Bank statement
- Proof of insurance and vehicle registration (if applicable):
- Insurance card
- Vehicle registration
Application Process:
- Gather required documents: Make sure you have all the necessary documents before applying.
- Fill out the application: You can download and print the application form from the Kentucky Transportation Cabinet's website or pick one up from a Kentucky State Police Post or a Circuit Court Clerk's office.
- Visit a Kentucky State Police Post or Circuit Court Clerk's office: Take your application, documents, and payment to a Kentucky State Police Post or a Circuit Court Clerk's office.
- Take the vision test: You'll need to pass a vision test to ensure you can see well enough to drive safely.
- Take the written test (if applicable): If you're a new driver, you'll need to pass a written test to demonstrate your knowledge of traffic laws and signs.
- Get your photo taken: You'll need to have your photo taken for your new driver's license.
- Pay the fee: The fee for a new Kentucky driver's license is $24 for a 4-year license or $48 for an 8-year license.
Additional Requirements:
- If you're under 18, you'll need to provide a parental consent form and complete a driver's education course.
- If you're applying for a commercial driver's license, you'll need to provide proof of insurance and vehicle registration, and you may need to take additional tests.
Renewing Your License:
- You can renew your Kentucky driver's license online, by mail, or in person.
- You'll need to provide proof of identity and Social Security number.
- The fee for a renewed license is $24 for a 4-year license or $48 for an 8-year license.
Remember to check the Kentucky Transportation Cabinet's website for any updates or changes to the application process.