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Driver's License Information

Bowman Field Branch

State Police Testing Hours: Monday 8 a.m. - 5:30 p.m., Tuesday - Friday 8 a.m. - 3:30 p.m. for permits. Road test requires appointment by calling (502) 454-3327.
www.kentuckystatepolice.org 

Address:
Bowman Field Branch
3501 Roger E. Schupp
Louisville, Ky. 40205

Phone Number:
502-595-4405

Fax Number:
502-595-3602

Hours of Operation:

Monday: 
8 a.m. - 6 p.m.
Tuesday: 
8 a.m. - 4 p.m.
Wednesday: 
8 a.m. - 4 p.m.
Thursday: 
8 a.m. - 4 p.m.
Friday: 
8 a.m. - 4 p.m.
Saturday: 
8:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m.

Services:

  • Change of Address or Name (required by law within 10 days).
  • Renewal and Expired (every four years - 30 days from birth date. Written and eye exams must be taken if license is not renewed within one year of expiration at Bowman Field location).
  • Replacement of lost license or I.D. (two documents with name and signature required).

    Names on all documents must match if you have had a name change. You must show documentation (marriage certificate or name change order).
  • Personal Identification Card (requires birth certificate, signed social security card, another document with signature, and proof of residency). If under 18, parent or legal guardian must accompany. 
  • Permit Testing - Requirements for obtaining a permit/license:
    • Must be at least 16 years of age
    • If under the age 18, a parent or legal guardian must sign the application
    • Written, vision, and skills testing are required for all new drivers
    • Birth certificate (photo copies are not accepted
    • A social security card (laminated social security cards are invalid and cannot be accepted)
    • If under the age 18, must present a School Compliance Form obtained from the student's school district of residence. (No Pass / No Drive Law - KRS 159.051 effective 8/1/2007)
  • Out of State Transfers (Valid out-of-state license, social security card required and proof of residency. *Written and eye tests required only if license is expired at Bowman Field location).
  • Reinstatements (Department of Transportation has sole authority to reinstate a suspended drivers license. They are located at 4109 Bardstown Road, 502-493-1477).
  • Non-US Citizen Applicants (must have documents authenticated by Department of Transportation (4109 Bardstown Road, 502-493-1477) before applying at Bowman Field location.
  • Commercial Drivers License (Kentucky State Police administer testing at Bowman Field location only)
  • Traffic School (cannot enroll if attended within the last 12 months). Call 502-564- 6800 for information.
  • Trust for Life (may donate $1.00 to organ and tissue donation program). For additional information, visit their website. External Link
  • For more information concerning specific rules and regulations, visit the State Transportation Cabinet's website.

Acceptable Forms of Payment: Driver’s License

Paying in Person
Cash, certified checks, cashier’s checks, money orders, and checks (in most circumstances) are accepted. American Express, Discover, and MasterCard credit cards and most debit cards are also accepted. Visa credit and debit cards are not accepted at the counter of any Kentucky Office of Circuit Court Clerk due to Visa’s convenience fee policy.

Paying by Mail (Military Personnel Only)
Certified checks, cashier’s checks, money orders, personal checks, and business checks (in most circumstances) are accepted.

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    Central Govenment Center & Okolona Branch Office

    Address:
    Central Government Center - Okolona Branch Office
    7201 Outer Loop
    Louisville, Ky. 40228

    Phone Number:
    502-239-4292

    Fax Number:
    502-239-3351

    Hours of Operation:

    Monday: 
    8:30 a.m. - 6 p.m.
    Tuesday: 
    8:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.
    Wednesday: 
    8:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.
    Thursday: 
    8:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.
    Friday: 
    8:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.

    Services:

    • Change of Address or Name (required by law within 10 days).
    • Renewal and Expired (every four years - 30 days from birth date. Written and eye exams must be taken if license is not renewed within one year of expiration at Bowman Field location).
    • Replacement of lost license or I.D. (two documents with name and signature required).

      Names on all documents must match if you have had a name change. You must show documentation (marriage certificate or name change order).
    • Personal Identification Card (requires birth certificate, signed social security card, another document with signature, and proof of residency). If under 18, parent or legal guardian must accompany. 
    • Out of State Transfers (Valid out-of-state license, social security card required and proof of residency. *Written and eye tests required only if license is expired at Bowman Field location).
    • Reinstatements (Department of Transportation has sole authority to reinstate a suspended drivers license. They are located at 4109 Bardstown Road, 502-493-1477).
    • Non-US Citizen Applicants (must have documents authenticated by Department of Transportation (4109 Bardstown Road, 502-493-1477) before applying at Bowman Field location.
    • Commercial Drivers License (Kentucky State Police administer testing at Bowman Field location only)
    • Traffic School (cannot enroll if attended within the last 12 months). Call 502-564-6800 for information.
    • Trust for Life (may donate $1.00 to organ and tissue donation program). For additional information, visit their website. External Link
    • For more information concerning specific rules and regulations, visit the State Transportation Cabinet's website.

    Acceptable Forms of Payment: Driver’s License

    Paying in Person
    Cash, certified checks, cashier’s checks, money orders, and checks (in most circumstances) are accepted. American Express, Discover, and MasterCard credit cards and most debit cards are also accepted. Visa credit and debit cards are not accepted at the counter of any Kentucky Office of Circuit Court Clerk due to Visa’s convenience fee policy.

    Paying by Mail (Military Personnel Only)
    Certified checks, cashier’s checks, money orders, personal checks, and business checks (in most circumstances) are accepted.

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      Downtown Branch

      Address:
      Downtown Branch Office
      718 W. Main St., Suite 100
      Louisville, Ky. 40202

      Phone Number:
      502-595-4924

      Fax Number:
      502-595-3603

      Hours of Operation:

      Monday: 
      8:30 a.m. - 5:30 p.m.
      Tuesday: 
      8:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.
      Wednesday: 
      8:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.
      Thursday: 
      8:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.
      Friday: 
      8:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.

      Services:

      • Change of Address or Name (required by law within 10 days).
      • Renewal and Expired (every four years - 30 days from birth date. Written and eye exams must be taken if license is not renewed within one year of expiration at Bowman Field location).
      • Replacement of lost license or I.D. (two documents with name and signature required).

        Names on all documents must match if you have had a name change. You must show documentation (marriage certificate or name change order).
      • Personal Identification Card (requires birth certificate, signed social security card, another document with signature, and proof of residency). If under 18, parent or legal guardian must accompany. 
      • Out of State Transfers (Valid out-of-state license, social security card required and proof of residency. *Written and eye tests required only if license is expired at Bowman Field location).
      • Reinstatements (Department of Transportation has sole authority to reinstate a suspended drivers license. They are located at 4109 Bardstown Road, 502-493-1477).
      • Non-US Citizen Applicants (must have documents authenticated by Department of Transportation (4109 Bardstown Road, 502-493-1477) before applying at Bowman Field location.
      • Commercial Drivers License (Kentucky State Police administer testing at Bowman Field location only)
      • Traffic School (cannot enroll if attended within the last 12 months). Call 502-564- 6800 for information.
      • Trust for Life (may donate $1.00 to organ and tissue donation program). For additional information, visit their website. External Link
      • For more information concerning specific rules and regulations, visit the State Transportation Cabinet's website.

      Acceptable Forms of Payment: Driver’s License

      Paying in Person
      Cash, certified checks, cashier’s checks, money orders, and checks (in most circumstances) are accepted. American Express, Discover, and MasterCard credit cards and most debit cards are also accepted. Visa credit and debit cards are not accepted at the counter of any Kentucky Office of Circuit Court Clerk due to Visa’s convenience fee policy.

      Paying by Mail (Military Personnel Only)
      Certified checks, cashier’s checks, money orders, personal checks, and business checks (in most circumstances) are accepted.

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        East Government Center & Middletown Branch Office

        Address:
        East Government Center - Middletown Branch Office
        200 Juneau Drive
        Louisville, Ky. 40243

        Phone Number:
        502-244-6097

        Fax Number:
        502-254-1778

        Hours of Operation:

        Monday: 
        8:30 a.m. - 6 p.m.
        Tuesday: 
        8:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.
        Wednesday: 
        8:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.
        Thursday: 
        8:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.
        Friday: 
        8:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.

        Services:

        • Change of Address or Name (required by law within 10 days).
        • Renewal and Expired (every four years - 30 days from birth date. Written and eye exams must be taken if license is not renewed within one year of expiration at Bowman Field location).
        • Replacement of lost license or I.D. (two documents with name and signature required).

          Names on all documents must match if you have had a name change. You must show documentation (marriage certificate or name change order).
        • Personal Identification Card (requires birth certificate, signed social security card, another document with signature, and proof of residency). If under 18, parent or legal guardian must accompany. 
        • Out of State Transfers (Valid out-of-state license, social security card required and proof of residency. *Written and eye tests required only if license is expired at Bowman Field location).
        • Reinstatements (Department of Transportation has sole authority to reinstate a suspended drivers license. They are located at 4109 Bardstown Road, 502-493-1477).
        • Non-US Citizen Applicants (must have documents authenticated by Department of Transportation (4109 Bardstown Road, 502-493-1477) before applying at Bowman Field location.
        • Commercial Drivers License (Kentucky State Police administer testing at Bowman Field location only)
        • Traffic School (cannot enroll if attended within the last 12 months). Call 502-564- 6800 for information.
        • Trust for Life (may donate $1.00 to organ and tissue donation program). For additional information, visit their website. External Link
        • For more information concerning specific rules and regulations, visit the State Transportation Cabinet's website.

        Acceptable Forms of Payment: Driver’s License

        Paying in Person
        Cash, certified checks, cashier’s checks, money orders, and checks (in most circumstances) are accepted. American Express, Discover, and MasterCard credit cards and most debit cards are also accepted. Visa credit and debit cards are not accepted at the counter of any Kentucky Office of Circuit Court Clerk due to Visa’s convenience fee policy.

        Paying by Mail (Military Personnel Only)
        Certified checks, cashier’s checks, money orders, personal checks, and business checks (in most circumstances) are accepted.

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          Southwest Government Center Branch

          Address:
          Southwest Government Center Branch Office
          7219 Dixie Highway
          Louisville, Ky. 40258

          Phone Number:
          502-595-4703

          Fax Number:
          502-595-3604

          Hours of Operation:

          Monday: 
          8:30 a.m. - 6 p.m.
          Tuesday: 
          8:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.
          Wednesday: 
          8:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.
          Thursday: 
          8:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.
          Friday: 
          8:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.
          Saturday: 
          8:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m.

          Services:

          • Change of Address or Name (required by law within 10 days).
          • Renewal and Expired (every four years - 30 days from birth date. Written and eye exams must be taken if license is not renewed within one year of expiration at Bowman Field location).
          • Replacement of lost license or I.D. (two documents with name and signature required).

            Names on all documents must match if you have had a name change. You must show documentation (marriage certificate or name change order).
          • Personal Identification Card (requires birth certificate, signed social security card, another document with signature, and proof of residency). If under 18, parent or legal guardian must accompany. 
          • Out of State Transfers (Valid out-of-state license, social security card required and proof of residency. *Written and eye tests required only if license is expired at Bowman Field location).
          • Reinstatements (Department of Transportation has sole authority to reinstate a suspended drivers license. They are located at 4109 Bardstown Road, 502-493-1477).
          • Non-US Citizen Applicants (must have documents authenticated by Department of Transportation (4109 Bardstown Road, 502-493-1477) before applying at Bowman Field location.
          • Commercial Drivers License (Kentucky State Police administer testing at Bowman Field location only)
          • Traffic School (cannot enroll if attended within the last 12 months). Call 502-564- 6800 for information.
          • Trust for Life (may donate $1.00 to organ and tissue donation program). For additional information, visit their website. External Link
          • For more information concerning specific rules and regulations, visit the State Transportation Cabinet's website.

          Acceptable Forms of Payment: Driver’s License

          Paying in Person
          Cash, certified checks, cashier’s checks, money orders, and checks (in most circumstances) are accepted. American Express, Discover, and MasterCard credit cards and most debit cards are also accepted. Visa credit and debit cards are not accepted at the counter of any Kentucky Office of Circuit Court Clerk due to Visa’s convenience fee policy.

          Paying by Mail (Military Personnel Only)
          Certified checks, cashier’s checks, money orders, personal checks, and business checks (in most circumstances) are accepted.

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