Kentucky DMV fees and documents

Fees

• License/ID address update

  $15.

  drive.ky.gov

  Not stated

Documents

• One proof of address

  From KYTC's approved list.

Source: drive.ky.gov

Fees

• Standard license renewal

  4-year

  drive.ky.gov

  $21.50

• Standard license renewal

  8-year

  drive.ky.gov

  $43.00

• REAL ID renewal

  4-year

  drive.ky.gov

  $24.00

• REAL ID renewal

  8-year Not re-confirmed on the official page on Oct 2, 2026 — confirm with the agency before paying.

  drive.ky.gov

  $48.00

Documents

• KYTC Letter ID

  Code from a recent KYTC document, used to link your myDrive account.

• Vision screening form or passcode

  Needed for online or mail renewal.

Source: drive.ky.gov

Fees

• Learner's permit

  drive.ky.gov

  $15.00 ($18.00 REAL ID)

Documents

• Original birth certificate

  Under 18.

• Social Security card

• Proof of Kentucky residency

• School Compliance Verification Form

  Minors.

Source: drive.ky.gov

Fees

• Fees on the official page

  Confirm current amounts with the agency

  drive.ky.gov

  Title fee $9.00; Plate fee $21.00; Inspection $5.00; Notary fee $2.00

Documents

• Out-of-state credential

• Original out-of-state title

• Proof of KY insurance

• TC96-182 Application

Source: drive.ky.gov

Documents

• Proof of Identity

  One original or certified document such as a birth certificate or passport

• Proof of Social Security Number

  One document showing full SSN

• Proof of Kentucky Residency

  Two documents dated within the last year

• Proof of Name Change

  Required if current name differs from birth certificate

Source: drive.ky.gov

Documents

• Proof of Kentucky Insurance

  Issue date within 45 days

• Kentucky ID

  Kentucky Driver's License, ID Card, or Social Security card

• Signed Over Title

  Title signatures must be notarized

• Affidavit for Name Mismatch

  Required if name on title differs from ID

Source: drive.ky.gov