Beginning Wednesday, April 2, 15-year-old Kentuckians can visit the Kentucky State Police website to search for times and locations to apply for a driver’s permit and take the written test.
Due to high demand and location availability, appointments will be limited.
Last week, after signing House Bill 15 into law, Gov. Andy Beshear said the Kentucky Transportation Cabinet was working to reprogram the state’s licensing system — and that online scheduling opportunities would follow.
Those interested in scheduling an appointment should:
1) Visit the Kentucky State Police website to search for available appointments.
And 2) if you do not get an appointment, please check back the following day.
New appointments will be added to the website every weekday, and appointments may be made at any time, but can fill up quickly.
Prior to arriving to take their written permit test with the Kentucky State Police, 15-year-old Kentuckians should remember to:
+ Gather all required documentation to take to your appointment so the permit test can be administered, including proof of identity such as birth certificate (not a photocopy), proof of Social Security and a School Compliance Verification Form.
+ And study the Kentucky Driver Manual, which can be found online.
Should an applicant not pass the written test, they can schedule another appointment on the website.
For any 15-year-old who already has an appointment to take their written permit test, they do not need to reschedule or make a new appointment.
House Bill 15 only allows more time for eligible drivers to hold a permit. State law still requires you to be 16 years old to obtain an intermediate license.
