Kentucky fee guide
Kentucky permit and license fees
Kentucky DRIVE currently lists the standard learner permit at $15, with a higher REAL ID permit fee. License fees vary by credential stage and age.
- $15standard learner permit
- $18REAL ID permit
- Official feeverify before visit
Learner permit fee
Kentucky currently lists $15 for the standard permit and $18 for a REAL ID permit.
Intermediate and full-license fees differ
Teen intermediate and unrestricted licenses have separate credential fees; adults also follow the fee schedule for the license issued after testing.
Verify before paying
Use the current Kentucky DRIVE page because credential and payment fees can change.
Related Road to Permit guides
Official sources
- Kentucky DRIVE — Graduated Driver Licensing Program
- Kentucky DRIVE — Over 21 First-Time Drivers
- Kentucky DRIVE — First Issuance
- Kentucky DRIVE — Find an Office
- Kentucky Driver Manual
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