Kentuckians have one more year to get their licenses upgraded to a Real ID.
Enforcement of the Federal Real ID Act begins on May 7, 2025, after which a Real ID state-issued driver’s license or ID or another federally-accepted form of identification such as a passport will be required for air travel and access to government or military buildings that require ID.
A state-issued Real ID must be requested in person at any of the Kentucky Transportation Cabinet’s Driver Licensing Regional Offices. In order to get a Real ID, you must bring one proof of identity document, one proof of Social Security document, and two proof of residency documents.
Kentuckians can renew a driver’s license up to six months before the printed expiration date, and cards can be upgraded to Real ID at any time. Standard issue licenses will still be available and will still be valid for driving and proof of identity or age, but will not be valid for security checks.
A list of valid documents for registering and more information can be found at www.realidky.com.
