Kentucky location guide
Kentucky permit and testing locations
Kentucky uses Regional Offices for driver credentials and Kentucky State Police for the tests themselves. Do not assume the same desk handles both parts.
- Regional Officespermit/license issuance
- KSPtesting
- Walk-insaccepted at Regional Offices
Find a Driver Licensing Regional Office
Kentucky's official locator provides office addresses, hours and online appointment options.
Schedule testing separately with KSP
Written, vision and road skills testing is administered through Kentucky State Police.
Appointments recommended at Regional Offices
Kentucky says Regional Office appointments are recommended and walk-ins are welcome.
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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