UPDATE: Kentucky Postpones Online Registration for Statewide Permit Testing Event Saturday, Aug. 2

**UPDATE** FRANKFORT, Ky. (July 18, 2025)—Due to unforeseen technical circumstances, the Kentucky State Police are postponing today’s online registration for the statewide testing event scheduled for Saturday, Aug. 2, until next week. Updates will be provided as they are available.

**Original Release Below**

Kentucky To Offer Second Statewide Permit Testing Event Saturday, Aug. 2; Over 1,300 Appointments Available

Have required documents when scheduling begins July 18

FRANKFORT, Ky. (July 17, 2025) – Team Kentucky will once again offer a statewide event on Saturday, Aug. 2, to help interested Kentuckians obtain their permit. Appointments are available to all Kentuckians who are eligible to apply. According to state law, applicants must be at least 15 years of age to apply.

“Ensuring all new drivers are able to take the first step toward safe, independent driving is another way we protect our roads and communities,” Gov. Beshear said. “Team Kentucky has been working to create more opportunities for eligible Kentuckians to get their permit in a reasonable timeframe, and I hope folks are able to take advantage of this statewide event on Aug. 2 to sign up and study beforehand.”

More than 1,300 written permit test appointments will be available on Aug. 2 between 8 a.m. and 4 p.m. at 12 locations, which include Bowling Green, Burlington, Catlettsburg, Elizabethtown, Frankfort, Independence, Jackson, Lexington (Leestown Road), Louisville (Bowman Field), Maysville, Morehead and Pikeville. Applicants can take the test at any of the 12 counties offered. The Kentucky State Police (KSP), which administers state driver testing, will release the appointments on Friday, July 18, beginning at 2:00 p.m. EDT through the online scheduling portal . This one-day event does not include road skills or CDL testing.

In May, KSP and the Kentucky Transportation Cabinet (KYTC), which issues the permit license to applicants who pass the written test, held the first statewide testing event, where 1,104 permit tests were administered.

To ensure a smooth and fair scheduling process, Kentucky State Police Driver Testing Captain Chris Baker said those seeking appointments should prepare necessary documentation and understand that any appointments made using false information or multiple entries under the same name will automatically be canceled. All applicants are asked to provide accurate information when signing up for a 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. Prior to arriving to take the test, Kentuckians should remember to:

• Bring all required documentation to take to your appointment so the permit test can be administered. Necessary documents include proof of identity such as 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 full list of documentation and more info.
• Study the Kentucky Driver Manual, which can be found here. Should an applicant not pass the written test, they can schedule another appointment using 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.”

The Governor signed House Bill 15 into law on March 25, which allows 15-year-olds to obtain their permit. As of mid-July, more than 17,000 15-year-olds have earned their permit. State law still requires you to be 16 years old to obtain 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, click here. 

For more information about Driver Licensing Regional Office locations, including hours and services provided, visit Drive.Ky.Gov.

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