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## 🛎️ RenewAlert REMINDER 🛎️ The Kentucky Transportation Cabinet offers a free email reminder service to help residents stay informed about upcoming driver’s license and ID card renewal dates. [Sign Up for Reminders](https://apps.transportation.ky.gov/DLreminderemail/subscribe) Close  Original text Rate this translation Your feedback will be used to help improve Google Translate

## RENEW A LICENSE OR PERMIT Renew a standard or REAL ID driver's license or permit. %20\(3\).png) × ## RENEW A DRIVER'S LICENSE/PERMIT [Take the Skip the Line Quiz](https://drive.ky.gov/Pages/Skip-The-LIne.aspx) This short quiz helps determine if you can renew online or by mail, or if you can “skip the line” when an in-person visit is required. [Renew Online](https://drive.ky.gov/Pages/Acknowledgement.aspx) Fastest and easiest option for a license renewal if you're eligible, and have a vision screening form or passcode. [Renew by Mail](https://transportation.ky.gov/Organizational-Resources/Forms/TC%2094-192.pdf) Best option for a renewal if you have updates to your license. [Renew in Person](https://drive.ky.gov/Pages/Find-an-Office.aspx) Visit any Driver Licensing Regional Office for full service options. Additional Information (click to expand) ▼ **Learner’s Permit Renewal:** Permits can be renewed in person or by mail for \$15.00 (\$18.00 for REAL ID). There is no limit on the number of times a permit can be renewed. **Documentation:** No additional documents are required if your information is up to date on your expiring credential. **License Expiration:** - If you're **under 21**, your license expires 90 days after your 21st birthday. - If you're **21 or older**, your license expires 31 days after your birthday and can be renewed up to 6 months early. **Expired Licenses:** - No testing is required if your license expired within the past 5 years. - If expired over 5 years, you must reapply as a new driver. **Updating Name or Address:** If your name or address has changed, you’ll only pay the renewal fee. [Documentation](https://drive.ky.gov/Drivers/Documents/ValidProofDocuments.pdf) is required for the update. × ## RENEW AN ID CARD [Renew in Person](https://drive.ky.gov/Pages/Find-an-Office.aspx) Visit any Driver Licensing Regional Office for full service options. **Updating Name or Address:**. If your name or address has changed, you’ll only pay the renewal fee. [Documentation](https://drive.ky.gov/Drivers/Documents/ValidProofDocuments.pdf) is required for the update. × ## REPLACE A LOST OR STOLEN CREDENTIAL [By Mail](https://transportation.ky.gov/Organizational-Resources/Forms/TC%2094-192.pdf) Mail in the form or drop it off at any Regional office. [In Person](https://drive.ky.gov/Pages/Find-an-Office.aspx) Visit any Driver Licensing Regional Office throughout Kentucky. **Updating Name or Address:**. [Documentation](https://drive.ky.gov/Drivers/Documents/ValidProofDocuments.pdf) is required if your name or address needs to be updated on your replacement credential. × ## Update Name or Address [Proof of Address or Name Change Examples](https://drive.ky.gov/Drivers/Documents/ValidProofDocuments.pdf) Valid proof documentation is required to update the address or name on a credential. **Address Change Documentation Examples** - Utility Bill - Bank Statement - Lease or Rental Agreement - U.S. Postal Service postmarked mail **Name Change Documentation Examples** - Certified Marriage Certificate (not marriage license) - Certified Divorce Decree (must show that a name change was granted) - Valid Military ID - Certified Legal Name Change Order **In addition to providing the name change documentation, you must provide proof that the name has been updated on your Social Security card. A SSNAP form is accepted if it has been at least 48 hours since approval.** [Update by Mail](https://transportation.ky.gov/Organizational-Resources/Forms/TC%2094-192.pdf) Proof of the address or name change must be attached to the application. **Do not send original documents.** [Update in Person](https://drive.ky.gov/Pages/Find-an-Office.aspx) Visit any Driver Licensing Regional Office. Proof of the address or name change must be presented. **Update Requirements** Kentucky law requires you to update your name or address within 10 days of the change. A duplicate credential costs **\$15.00** and can be requested by mail or in person. **Note:** Credentials cannot be mailed to forwarding addresses. × ## Out-of-State Renewal [Renew by Mail](https://transportation.ky.gov/Organizational-Resources/Forms/TC%2094-192.pdf) Available for Kentuckians temporarily living out of state who meet qualifying criteria. **Who Qualifies for Out-of-State Mailing?** Requests for out-of-state mailing and circumstances allowing customers to receive their​ license at an alternate out-of-state address are listed below. Proof of address is required for all requests. The following groups may qualify for a mailed renewal: **Snowbirds:** Temporarily living out of state for the winter season. **FEMA or Government Workers:** Deployed or stationed elsewhere for emergency or official response. **College Students:** Living out of state during the academic year. **Doctors and Nurses:** Working in out-of-state medical facilities. ×  The Kentucky Transportation Cabinet (KYTC) has teamed up with the Kentucky State Police and Department of Criminal Justice Training to launch a new online service that allows state license, permit, and ID holders to designate a preferred contact law enforcement can notify in the event the cardholder is involved in a vehicle crash or emergency situation. The service is free, and citizens can take advantage online or call the Transportation Cabinet at (502) 564-1257.​