How to Change Your Address on a Kentucky Driver's License

How to change your Kentucky driver's license address

You can change your address on a Kentucky driver's license in person at any Kentucky Transportation Cabinet Driver Licensing office, or by mail if you are only updating your address and not renewing your license. The in-person route takes about 15 minutes and requires your current license and proof of your new address. The mail route takes two to three weeks but costs nothing and requires no appointment.

Kentucky does not allow address changes online. You must use one of these two methods. If your license is expiring within the next 60 days, you may want to renew at the same time you change your address, since you will already be at the office or filling out the paperwork.

Key Takeaways

You can change your address in person at any Driver Licensing office without an appointment, or by mail using Form DL 44.
In-person changes require your current license and one document showing your new address, such as a utility bill, lease, or bank statement dated within the last 60 days.
Mail-in changes cost nothing and take two to three weeks; you will receive a new license with your updated address by mail.
If your license expires within 60 days, consider renewing it at the same time to avoid a second trip or mailing.
You do not need to change your address before you move, but Kentucky law requires you to update it within 10 days of moving.

Changing your address in person at a Driver Licensing office

Walk into any Kentucky Transportation Cabinet Driver Licensing office with your current license and proof of your new address. You do not need an appointment. Bring one document dated within the last 60 days that shows your name and new address — a utility bill, lease agreement, mortgage statement, bank statement, or insurance policy all work. A piece of mail from a government agency also counts.

Tell the clerk you want to update your address only. They will take your license, scan your proof of address, and print a new license on the spot. You will walk out with it in about 15 minutes. There is no fee for an address-only change. If you want to renew your license at the same time, you will pay the renewal fee (currently $20 for a four-year license or $30 for an eight-year license, though these amounts can change) and the process takes a few minutes longer.

To find the office nearest you, visit the Kentucky Transportation Cabinet website and use their office locator tool. Most offices are open Monday through Friday during standard business hours, though some have extended evening hours. A few locations offer Saturday hours. Call ahead if you are traveling more than 30 minutes, since staffing varies and wait times can be long during lunch hours or late afternoon.

Changing your address by mail

read or request Form DL 44 from the Kentucky Transportation Cabinet website. Fill in your current license number, your name as it appears on your license, and your new address. Attach a copy of one document dated within the last 60 days that shows your name and new address — the same documents accepted in person work by mail.

Mail the completed form and your proof of address to the Kentucky Transportation Cabinet, Driver Licensing Branch, 200 Fair Oaks Lane, Frankfort, Kentucky 40601. Do not send your physical license; you do not need to. Include a note with your phone number in case the office needs to contact you about your submission.

Processing takes two to three weeks. You will receive a new license with your updated address by mail at your new address. There is no fee. This method works only if you are changing your address and not renewing your license. If your license is expiring soon, you will need to renew separately or go in person to do both at once.

What counts as proof of your new address

Kentucky accepts any document dated within the last 60 days that shows your name and your new address. A utility bill (electric, gas, water, or internet) is the most common. A lease agreement, mortgage statement, property tax bill, or homeowner's insurance policy also work. A bank or credit card statement with your new address counts. Even a piece of mail from a government agency — your county clerk, a court, the IRS — is acceptable.

The document must show your full name (or the name as it appears on your license) and your complete new address. A post office change-of-address form does not count. A letter from your landlord or employer does not count, even if it is on letterhead. If you have moved but do not yet have a document in your name at the new address, ask your utility company or bank to issue a statement showing your new address, or wait until you receive a bill or statement there.

Timeline and what to expect after you submit

If you change your address in person, you leave with your new license the same day. If you mail your request, expect your new license to arrive within two to three weeks. The Kentucky Transportation Cabinet processes mail requests in the order they are received, so there is no way to rush the process.

Once your new license arrives, your old license is no longer valid for identification purposes, though you can keep it. If your new license does not arrive within four weeks, call the Driver Licensing Branch at 502-564-6800 to check the status. Have your license number and date of birth ready when you call.

If your license is expiring soon

If your license expires within 60 days, you have two options. You can change your address only and renew your license separately later, or you can do both at the same time. Doing both together saves you a trip or a second mailing.

If you go in person, tell the clerk you want to renew and update your address. You will pay the renewal fee plus nothing for the address change. If you mail your request, you can include a renewal request with your address change, though you will need to include the renewal fee (currently $20 or $30 depending on the license term). Call the Driver Licensing Branch to confirm the current renewal fee before you mail your payment, since fees can change.

Frequently Asked Questions

Do I have to change my address before I move or after?

Kentucky law requires you to update your address within 10 days of moving. You do not have to do it before you move. Many people wait until they receive their first piece of mail at the new address so they have proof of the address to bring with them.

What if I do not have a document showing my new address yet?

Call your utility company or bank and ask them to issue a statement or letter showing your new address. Some will do this over the phone and mail it to you. Alternatively, wait until you receive a bill or statement at your new address, which usually arrives within one to two weeks of moving.

Can I change my address if my license is suspended or revoked?

Yes. An address change is separate from the status of your license. You can update your address even if your license is suspended. However, you cannot renew a suspended or revoked license until the suspension or revocation is lifted.

What if I moved out of state?

If you no longer live in Kentucky, you should obtain a driver's license from your new state instead of updating your Kentucky address. Kentucky will eventually deactivate your license if you do not renew it, but it is better to get a license in your current state of residence.

Is there a fee to change my address?

No. Changing your address costs nothing, whether you do it in person or by mail. You only pay a fee if you renew your license at the same time.

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