After initially canceling, Kentucky released appointments Saturday at 9 a.m. for the statewide written permit testing event set for Saturday, Aug. 2 to help those interested in obtaining their permit.
More than 1,300 appointments were released through the online scheduling portal (telegov.egov.com/KSP). These appointments will be available Aug. 2 between 8 a.m. and 4 p.m. at 12 locations: Pikeville, Catlettsburg, Bowling Green, Burlington, Elizabethtown, Frankfort, Independence, Jackson, Lexington (Leestown Road), Louisville (Bowman Field), Maysville and Morehead.
Applicants can take the test at any of the 12 counties offered.
According to state law, applicants must be at least 15 years of age to apply.
To ensure a smooth and fair scheduling process, Kentucky State Police Driver Testing Chris Baker advises those seeking appointments to prepare the necessary documentation and understand that any appointments made using false information or multiple entries under the same name will be automatically canceled. All applicants need to provide accurate information when registering for a time slot.
“We want everyone to have a fair shot at securing an appointment,” Capt. Baker said. “Before logging in, please have the required documents and personal details ready. That preparation will help avoid errors and delays in scheduling.”
All permit tests must be scheduled through the KSP’s website at
kentuckystatepolice.ky.gov/driver-testing.
Please bring all required documentation to your appointment so that the permit test can be administered. Necessary documents include proof of identity, such as a birth certificate (not a photocopy), proof of Social Security, and a School Compliance Verification Form. See KYTC’s licensing website at Drive.ky.gov for a complete list of documentation and more info.
Prior to arriving to take the test, Kentuckians should study the Kentucky Driver Manual, which can be found at
wp.kentuckystatepolice.ky.gov/wp-content/uploads/2023/11/Kentucky-Driver-Manual-10-11-2023.pdf.
If an applicant does not pass the written test, they can schedule another appointment through the online portal.
On Aug. 2, KYTC Driver Licensing Regional Office staff will also be on-site to issue permit licenses to those who pass the written test. The other regional offices will be open from 8 a.m. to noon for all licensing services as part of the once-a-month Saturday hours.
“We’re partnering with KSP to help serve Kentucky families more efficiently,” said Department of Vehicle Regulation Commissioner Matt Cole. “Whether it’s permit testing or license renewals at one of our 34 regional offices, we are offering more options than ever to make the process faster and more flexible.”
Gov. Andy Beshear signed House Bill 15 into law March 25 which allows 15-year-olds to obtain their permit. As of mid-July, more than 17,000 15-year-olds had earned their permit. State law still requires you to be 16 years old to get an intermediate license.
For more information about Kentucky’s graduated driver licensing program and requirements to move from a permit to an intermediate license and then to a full, unrestricted license, visit drive.ky.gov/Drivers/Pages/GDLP.aspx.
For more information about Driver Licensing Regional Office locations, including hours and services provided, visit Drive.Ky.Gov.