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Moving to Kentucky: transferring your 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. Get your Kentucky license within 30 days of becoming a resident.

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

  2. Schedule a KSP test only if testing is required, such as for a license expired over a year.

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

  3. Gather proof of identity, Social Security card, Kentucky residency and your out-of-state license.

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

  4. Visit a Driver Licensing Regional Office to transfer your license in person.

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

  5. Register your vehicle with the County Clerk within 15 days.

    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

New resident deadline
30 days after establishing residency.Source: drive.ky.gov · checked Nov 15, 2026
Tests for new residents
No testing with a valid out-of-state license; expired more than a year means a driver record plus written and vision tests.Source: drive.ky.gov · checked Nov 15, 2026

More in the Kentucky guide

Learner's permitSteps and official links →First licenseSteps and official links →RenewalSteps and official links →REAL IDSteps 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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