Press release from the Kentucky Transportation Cabinet
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Designation on Driver's License (PDF)
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The information below can help you if:
- You are getting your permit or license
- You are a new resident in Louisville
- You need your license renewed
- You need a personal ID
- You need information on commercial drivers license
- You need information on a hazardous material endorsement (pdf)
- You are wanting information on a motorcycle permit/license
See Also
The Kentucky Transportation Cabinet website for complete details on getting a Kentucky drivers license, downloading drivers manuals, learning about how the point system works, and much more.
The Kentucky Circuit Court Clerk's website to learn more about other services available at these locations, including change of address or name, drivers license renewals, personal identification cards, permit testing, out of state transfers, traffic school, and much more.
There are 6 offices around Louisville that handle issuing permits, drivers licenses, commercial drivers licenses and personal IDs. Only one office however, Bowman Field, handles written and driving tests for new drivers and those relocating to Louisville (more information below).
Payment information for all 5 locations:
- Cash
- Check
- Credit Cards (There is a $2.00 charge for using a credit/debit card.)
- There is an ATM at all locations listed below. There is a $3.50 service charge.
What you can do at all locations
(Pricing is listed for general information. Please check with the branch for more detail.)
- Renew your KY operator/drivers license ($20)
- Renew your KY operator/motorcycle license ($30)
- Renew your drivers permit ($12)
Renew your commercial drivers license (Prices vary)
- Get a Kentucky personal ID (Adult: $12)
- Get a duplicate drivers or commercial license ($12) (Commercial license prices vary)
- Transfer your license to Kentucky if you're coming from another state and your license is still valid ($20 - operator only)
- Traffic Citations: If a person chooses to pay a traffic citation at a driver’s license branch, the credit card fee is $6.00 (Traffic citation only). When paying a citation at a driver’s license branch, it must be done 3 business days before the scheduled court date.
What additional services you can only do at the St. Matthews/Bowman Field branch:
- Take a written drivers test
- Take a drivers test (Offered by the Kentucky State Police)
- Submit the security threat assessment application
- Take the hazardous material endorsement test
More information for new residents
If you are moving to Louisville from another state and your license has expired, you must go to the Bowman Field Branch to take a written test and an eye test prior to receiving a Kentucky state drivers license. See more about the Bowman Field location below.
An out of state vehicle inspection is required when a vehicle is brought into Kentucky from another state or purchased in another state. Learn more here.
Locations
Here's where you get it done:
Driver License Branches
Bowman Field
3501 Roger Schupp Street
Louisville, KY 40205
Phone: (502) 595-4405
Office hours: Monday: 8:00 a.m.-6:00 p.m.
Tuesday - Friday: 8:00 a.m.-4:00 p.m.
Saturday: 8:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m. (FOR RENEWALS & DUPLICATES ONLY)
Note: There is an ATM at this location. There is a $3.50 service charge.
Testing Hours/ Written Test
Monday: 8:00 a.m. - 5:30 p.m.
Tuesday - Friday: 8:00 a.m. - 3:30 p.m.
No testing on Saturday
Testing Hours/ Driving Test
By appointment only: (502) 454-3327
(You can begin calling at 8 a.m. First come/First Serve.
Have your license number and social security number.)
Now Open
Downtown Branch
Drivers License Branch
514 West Liberty Street (Old Jail Building)
Phone: (502) 595-4924
Office hours:
Monday - Friday: 8:30 a.m.-4:30 p.m.
Closed Saturday
West Louisville Branch
Drivers License Office
David L. Nicholson
Jefferson Circuit Clerk
The NIA Center
2900 W. Broadway
775-5122
Phone: (502) 775-5122
Office hours:
Monday: 8:30 a.m.-4:30 p.m.
Tuesday: 8:30 a.m. - 6:00 p.m.
Wed.- Friday: 8:30 a.m.-4:30 p.m.
Closed Saturday
Outer Loop / Highview Branch
Driver License Branch
7509 Outer Loop (Located in the Valu Market Shopping Center)
Louisville, KY 40228
Phone: (502) 239-4292 or (502) 239-4293
Office hours: Monday: 8:30 a.m.-6:00 p.m.
Tuesday - Friday: 8:30 a.m.-4:30 p.m.
Closed Saturday
Southwest Branch
Driver License Branch
K-Mart Plaza
4917 Dixie Highway
Louisville, KY 40258
Phone: (502) 595-4703 or (502) 595-4709
Office hours: Monday: 8:30 a.m.-6:00 p.m.
Tuesday - Friday: 8:30 a.m.-4:30 p.m.
Saturday: 8:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m.
Middletown Branch
Driver License Branch
Eastern Government Center
200 Juneau Drive
Middletown, KY 40243
Phone: (502) 244-6097 or (502) 244-6098
Office hours: Monday: 8:30 a.m.-6:00 p.m.
Tuesday - Friday: 8:30 a.m.-4:30 p.m.
Closed Saturday
Motorcycle Permit/Licensing Information
Motorcycle permits and licenses are issued in the circuit clerk's offices (see list above for Jefferson County) in the Kentucky County of residence. To apply for a motorcycle permit, you must be at least 18, or you must hold a valid operator license. Applicants for a motorcycle license permit who are under 18 years old, however, must have a parent or legal guardian who is willing to assume the responsibility imposed by KRS 186.590 sign the application for a license. This is true even if the parent or guardian has already signed the application allowing the minor to drive a moped or automobile.
Click here for motorcycle safety, permit and licensing information from the Kentucky Transportation Cabinet.
Traffic Citations
If a person chooses to pay a traffic citation at a driver’s license branch, the credit card fee is $6.00 (Traffic citation only). When paying a citation at a driver’s license branch, it must be done 3 business days before the scheduled court date.