Starting Monday, circuit court clerks have been authorized to process some expired driver’s license renewals and replacements remotely. Some new credentials must be obtained in person.
The guidelines are as follows:
- Individuals with a driver’s license, permit or ID card that expired or was lost between March 1-June 30 who wish to obtain a renewal or reissuance must apply through a remote application process.
- Individuals with a driver’s license, permit or ID card that expired or was lost before March 1 must obtain new credentials, which will be issued through an in-person visit to an Office of Circuit Court Clerk.
Driver’s license services were suspended March 18 when Gov. Andy Beshear closed in-person government services due to the pandemic, and Kentucky Transportation Cabinet Secretary Jim Gray issued an official order giving citizens a 90-day extension to maintain the validity of licenses that expired during office closures.
The processes described in the FAQS below will be in effect through July 31, 2020. In-person services may be expanded starting Aug. 1 if permitted by health and safety guidelines in effect at that time.
What do I do if my driver’s license, permit or ID card expired or was lost between March 1-June 30, 2020?
If your driver’s license, permit or ID card expired or was lost between March 1-June 30, you must apply for renewed or reissued credentials through a remote application process.
1. To apply, you must complete Form TC 94-191 if you reside in any county other than Fayette, Franklin or Woodford and Form TC 94-192 if you reside in Fayette, Franklin or Woodford counties. The Kentucky Transportation Cabinet will make your existing photo available to the circuit court clerk so you will not need to submit a new photo.
2. You must submit your application and payment by email, mail or drop box to the Office of Circuit Court Clerk in the county where you reside. You can find address/email information for all 120 circuit court clerks here. You can also place your application with payment in a secure drop box at the entrance of the judicial center or courthouse.
You can pay with a check or money order by mail. You can pay by cash, check or money order through the secure drop box. If you choose to pay with a debit/credit card, the Office of Circuit Court Clerk will call you to take your payment information over the phone. There will be a small processing fee when paying with a debit/credit card.
It will take five to seven days to receive your credential by mail once your application has been processed.
What if my driver’s license, permit or ID card expired or was lost before March 1, 2020?
If your driver’s license, permit or ID card expired or was lost before March 1, you must apply for a new credential in person at the Office of Circuit Court Clerk in the county where you reside. You’re encouraged to make an appointment by calling or emailing the Office of Circuit Court Clerk. In addition, some circuit court clerks are providing an online scheduling tool. You can find address/email information for all 120 circuit court clerks here. You can also obtain new credentials through the Kentucky Transportation Cabinet’s regional office in Frankfort. You can make an appointment with KYTC by visiting its website.
How can I renew or obtain a new commercial driver’s license?
Starting June 1, commercial driver’s licenses will be issued in person by the Offices of Circuit Court Clerk. You’re encouraged to make an appointment by calling or emailing the Office of Circuit Court Clerk. In addition, some circuit court clerks are providing an online scheduling tool. You can find address/email information for all 120 circuit court clerks here. You can also obtain a CDL through the Kentucky Transportation Cabinet’s regional office in Frankfort.
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