Updated on July 19, 2021<\/strong> Despite being home to Corvette production, the most popular car in Kentucky in 2021 is actually the Ford F-Series pickup trucks. In Kentucky\u2019s defense, these pickups may be a little more practical for the backroads and countryside of the beautiful southeastern state. Continue reading for more details on Kentucky driver\u2019s license.<\/p>\n What do I need and how do I renew my Kentucky driver’s license? Good questions.<\/p>\n The process for completing a Kentucky license renewal is fairly straightforward. Kentucky drivers must go to the Circuit Court Clerk\u2019s office in their county of residence to obtain an updated license.<\/p>\n The only exception is for military personnel, which we\u2019ll cover in this article about how to renew a Kentucky drivers license.<\/p>\n For drivers aged 21 or older, a Kentucky license expires 31 days after the driver\u2019s birth date. For drivers who are under 21 years old, a Kentucky license expires 90 days after the driver\u2019s 21st birthday.<\/p>\n To make sure you have plenty of time to renew and avoid an expired license, drivers who are age 21 and over can complete the Kentucky license renewal process up to six months prior to the expiration date, as long as their current license is valid.<\/p>\n Before you head to the Circuit Court Clerk\u2019s office to complete your renewal, you may want to obtain a copy of your driving record to see if there are any issues.<\/p>\n If you have to change your address, if your license is suspended or if you have other issues you may need to provide additional documentation to complete the Kentucky license renewal process.<\/p>\n You are always responsible for knowing the status of your driver\u2019s license.<\/p>\n Getting in the habit of obtaining a copy of your record can save time and effort when it\u2019s time to renew your license.<\/p>\n All Kentucky driver’s license renewals must be completed at the Circuit Court Clerk’s office in the Kentucky county of residence.<\/p>\n The only exception to this rule is for active duty military who are serving outside of the Commonwealth of Kentucky.<\/p>\n To renew your Kentucky license, you will need to provide identification, which in most cases is your expiring license.<\/p>\n If you are updating your address, you will need to provide proof of address. In some cases, you many need to provide additional documentation such as:<\/p>\n If your license expired more than one year prior, you will also have to take a vision exam and a written driving knowledge test.<\/p>\n If your license is suspended, you will have to reinstate it before you can complete your Kentucky driver\u2019s license renewal.<\/p>\n Once issued, a Kentucky driver\u2019s license is valid for four years.<\/p>\n The renewal fee for a regular class D operator license is $20. If your license is suspended, you will have to pay a reinstatement fee of $40.<\/p>\n Current active duty military personnel who are Kentucky residents and are stationed or assigned outside of the Commonwealth are allowed to renew a regular class D drivers license by mail.<\/p>\n If you are active duty military and have been outside of Kentucky and your license has expired, you have 90 days upon your return to Kentucky to renew your license. In this case, the written test and\/or road test that would normally be required is waived.<\/p>\n However, if you do not complete your Kentucky driver’s license renewal within the 90 days, you will then be required to follow the regular rules for renewal.<\/p>\n Driving with an expired license carries some steep fines. Since, Kentucky does not offer online license renewal or renewal by mail, except for active duty military, don\u2019t wait until the last minute to start your Kentucky drivers license renewal process.<\/p>\n Should you have any further questions regarding how to renew your Kentucky driver’s license or are interested in scheduling an appointment for in person renewal, contact the DMV location nearest to you.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":" Kentucky Driver’s License Renewal Guide Updated on July 19, 2021 Did you know that Bowling Green, Kentucky is home to the only facility producing Chevrolet Corvettes, since 1981? Pretty Impressive!…<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":10,"featured_media":11756,"parent":5377,"menu_order":0,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","template":"","meta":{"_acf_changed":false,"footnotes":""},"class_list":["post-5556","page","type-page","status-publish","has-post-thumbnail"],"acf":[],"yoast_head":"\n
\nDid you know that Bowling Green, Kentucky is home to the only facility producing Chevrolet Corvettes, since 1981? Pretty Impressive! If you plan to hit the 166,971 road miles of the Bluegrass state has to offer in a flashy Corvette, be sure to keep your Kentucky driver\u2019s license up to date.<\/p>\nHow to Renew a Kentucky Driver’s License<\/h2>\n
Renewing Your Driver’s License in Kentucky<\/h2>\n
When Do I Need to Renew My Driver’s License in Kentucky?<\/h2>\n
Renewing Your Driver’s License In Person<\/h3>\n
Kentucky Driver’s License Renewal Requirements<\/h3>\n
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Renewing an Expired Driver’s License<\/h3>\n
Reinstating a Suspended Driver’s License<\/h3>\n
Required License Renewal Fees<\/h3>\n
Special Conditions for Active Duty Military Personnel<\/h3>\n
Scheduling an Appointment to Renew Your License In Person<\/h3>\n