Following a statewide rollout starting in March 2019 and ending in May, all driver’s licenses, permits and personal IDs will have new security features, arrive in the mail 5-10 business days after residents apply at their local Circuit Court Clerk’s office, will be moving to an 8-year lifespan and have new pricing. Once available in your county of residence, the next time you renew your current credential or if you are a first-time cardholder, you'll choose a credential in one of two new versions: standard or Voluntary Travel ID credential. Voluntary Travel ID versions have all the benefits of a standard credential plus they are federally accepted to board U.S. domestic flights and access restricted federal facilities once REAL ID enforcement begins nationwide on October 1, 2020. Documentation is required when applying for a Voluntary Travel ID, if you are a first-time cardholder or if you want a standard credential and your personal information has changed.
On Tuesday afternoon, the WAVE's Lisa Clark talked with Special Assistant to the KY Commissioner of Vehicle Registration, Adam York, along with Russell Co. Circuit Clerk, Tony Kerr and Adair Co. Circuit Clerk Dennis Loy about the new drivers licenses. If you missed the interview, click here to listen......