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Replacing a lost 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. Request a replacement online through myDrive, by mail or at a Regional Office.

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

  2. Pay the $15.00 replacement fee.

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

  3. No documents are needed if your information is up to date.

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

  4. Change your name in person, after updating Social Security, with legal proof.

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

  5. Use the temporary document until your card arrives by mail in 10-15 business 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.

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Replacement fee
$15.00.Source: drive.ky.gov · checked Nov 15, 2026

More in the Kentucky guide

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