High demand continues at drivers licensing offices in Kentucky

High demand and increased traffic have prompted the state to add staff at Driver Licensing Regional Offices.

The executive branch 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. Procedural changes have also been implemented including a new line management system. Popup events are also being held in counties without a Driver Licensing Regional Office.

These changes are already reportedly 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.

Of course, if you don't want to go to  a regional center, you can skip the line when renewing a driver's license. Some licenses can be  renewed online or by mail.