Regional Driver Licensing offices to close June 4 to install new system

Kentuckians, this is your reminder—all Driver Licensing Regional Offices will be closing on June 4 and June 5 as a new driver licensing system is launched across the state.

According to a news release from the Governor’s Office, this new system will replace the current, nearly 40-year-old platform, and is part of continued efforts to modernize state services and improve the customer experience. The upgraded system will launch alongside myDrive, a new online driver services portal that allows Kentuckians to pre-apply for a license, permit or ID, request a card replacement, check their current license standing, and more.

If you’ve got a license or ID that is expiring in June, you’re encouraged to visit an office early to get it handled, though offices will reopen on June 8 to the public.

Online services will also not be available starting June 3, with the expectation they’ll be restored by June 8.

Kentuckians are encouraged to register for a myDrive account at mydrive.ky.gov once the portal becomes available on June 8. Even if Kentuckians do not have any immediate licensing needs, creating an account early can save time later, as account verification may require some users to request a secure verification code that will arrive by mail