Governor Beshear speaks on demands for drivers licensing offices in Kentucky
Governor Beshear Thursday provided an update on steps his administration has taken to meet increased demand at Driver Licensing Regional Offices.
The Governor announced that Team Kentucky has hired 125 new contracted full-time team members at these offices. These new staff members will assist with license renewal needs, REAL ID applicants and processing permits for 15-year-olds. Team Kentucky has also implemented a new line management system, held popup events in counties without a Driver Licensing Regional Office and made efforts to recruit even more employees.
The Governor noted that these changes are already making a difference. Kentucky Driver Licensing Regional Offices issued more credentials in April and May than ever before, with May setting a new record of 130,152 total issuances.
This represents a 23% increase in the average monthly credentials issued. Additionally, since legislation went into effect under an emergency provision on April 1, more than 17,000 15-year-olds have successfully passed the written test and obtained their driving permit.
Gov. Beshear also reminded Kentuckians that there are ways they can skip the line when renewing their driver's license. Take the quiz to see if you qualify to renew online or by mail.
