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Renewing a Kentucky driver license

The steps in plain English. Each one links to the Kentucky Transportation Cabinet (KYTC), Division of Driver Licensing page it came from. Last checked Nov 15, 2026.

  1. Renew up to six months before your license expires.

    Source: drive.ky.gov · checked Nov 15, 2026

  2. Get a vision screening, free at a Regional Office or on form TC 94-202 from an eye provider.

    Source: drive.ky.gov · checked Nov 15, 2026

  3. Renew online through myDrive after linking your account with a Letter ID.

    Source: drive.ky.gov · checked Nov 15, 2026

  4. Or renew by mail with form TC 94-192, or in person at a Regional Office.

    Source: drive.ky.gov · checked Nov 15, 2026

  5. Choose a 4-year ($21.50) or 8-year ($43.00) license.

    Source: drive.ky.gov · checked Nov 15, 2026

  6. Visit an office in person if you want to upgrade to REAL ID.

    Source: drive.ky.gov · checked Nov 15, 2026

Check before you go: requirements and fees change, and some depend on your age or situation. The official page is the final word.

Related facts

License term
4 or 8 years (you choose); licenses issued under 21 expire 90 days after the 21st birthday.Source: drive.ky.gov · checked Nov 15, 2026
When you can renew
Up to six months before expiration; no retesting if expired less than five years.Source: drive.ky.gov · checked Nov 15, 2026
Online renewal
Eligible drivers can renew through myDrive after linking their credential with a Letter ID; REAL ID upgrades must be done in person.Source: drive.ky.gov · checked Nov 15, 2026
Renewal fee
$21.50 (4 years) or $43.00 (8 years); REAL ID $24.00 or $48.00.Source: drive.ky.gov · checked Nov 15, 2026

More in the Kentucky guide

Learner's permitSteps and official links →First licenseSteps and official links →REAL IDSteps and official links →Moving to KentuckySteps and official links →Lost or replacement licenseSteps and official links →

Official Kentucky links

Agency home pagedrive.ky.gov ↗Appointmentskentuckystatepolice.ky.gov ↗Driver handbookkentuckystatepolice.ky.gov ↗Driver handbook (PDF)wp.kentuckystatepolice.ky.gov ↗Online renewaldrive.ky.gov ↗REAL IDdrive.ky.gov ↗Permit and first licensedrive.ky.gov ↗New residentsdrive.ky.gov ↗Replace a licensedrive.ky.gov ↗

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