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.

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By West Kentucky Star staff
Jul. 10, 2025 | 10:56 PM
| FRANKFORT
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