Can I get REAL ID during a replacement in Kentucky?

Kentucky REAL ID fees are $24 for four years or $48 for eight years. A mid-cycle upgrade can use a $15 replacement/upgrade transaction while retaining the expiration date.

DMV Guide · Kentucky · Verified August 2026

How to Replace a Lost or Stolen Kentucky Driver's License in 2026

Q: How much is a replacement Kentucky driver's license?

Verified August 30, 2026: $15. Kentucky lists replacement at $15; online/mail/in-person options depend on eligibility.

Q: What is the Kentucky renewal fee?

$21.50 for 4 years or $43 for 8 years.

Verified August 30, 2026: the current Kentucky replacement/duplicate driver-license fee is $15. Eligible customers can replace online/mail/in person under Kentucky’s current process. This guide links directly to Kentucky Transportation Cabinet / Driver Licensing Regional Offices and avoids generic delivery or document claims that vary by state.

Replacement fee: $15Renewal fee: $21.50 for 4 years or $43 for 8 yearsLast verified: August 30, 2026

Renewal REAL ID Replacement

Official source · verified August 30, 2026

Use the official replacement source: Kentucky Transportation Cabinet / Driver Licensing Regional Offices. Fees, eligibility and accepted documents can change; confirm the official page before paying or submitting documents. DMVVerify does not process DMV transactions.

A Kentucky driver-license replacement (duplicate license) is used when a credential is lost, stolen or damaged. The current verified replacement fee/rule is $15. Kentucky lists replacement at $15; online/mail/in-person options depend on eligibility. If your license is near expiration or you need a credential-type/name change, confirm whether renewal, correction or REAL ID is the correct transaction before paying.

How to Replace Your Kentucky Driver's License: Step-by-Step

Eligible customers can replace online/mail/in person under Kentucky’s current process.

1. Confirm you need a replacement

Use the duplicate/replacement process for a lost, stolen, damaged or otherwise unusable credential. A legal-name, address, class or REAL ID change can require a different transaction.

2. Use the official eligibility check

Go to Kentucky Transportation Cabinet / Driver Licensing Regional Offices. Online replacement is not universal; the state system determines whether your record qualifies.

3. Provide the state-required identity/account information

Follow the official prompts or office instructions. Do not assume the same identity documents are required for every replacement.

4. Pay the current replacement fee

The verified replacement/duplicate fee is $15. Kentucky lists replacement at $15; online/mail/in-person options depend on eligibility.

5. Keep the receipt/temporary credential

Kentucky says permanent replacement credentials generally arrive in about 10–15 business days.

Kentucky Driver's License Replacement Fee 2026

Current verified replacement/duplicate fee: $15. Kentucky lists replacement at $15; online/mail/in-person options depend on eligibility.

Transaction	Current fee / rule
Replacement / duplicate	$15
Regular renewal	$21.50 for 4 years or $43 for 8 years
REAL ID / compliant credential	$24 for 4 years or $48 for 8 years

Verified August 30, 2026 against Kentucky Transportation Cabinet / Driver Licensing Regional Offices. Convenience, local, late or special-service fees can be additional where applicable.

Frequently Asked Questions: Kentucky License Replacement

How much is a replacement Kentucky driver's license?: $15. Kentucky lists replacement at $15; online/mail/in-person options depend on eligibility.
Can I replace my license online?: Eligible customers can replace online/mail/in person under Kentucky’s current process.
What documents do I need?: The answer depends on your record and whether you are also changing name, address, lawful status or credential type. Follow Kentucky Transportation Cabinet / Driver Licensing Regional Offices's current replacement instructions.
How long will the new license take?: Kentucky says permanent replacement credentials generally arrive in about 10–15 business days.
Can I get or upgrade to REAL ID during replacement?: Kentucky REAL ID fees are $24 for four years or $48 for eight years. A mid-cycle upgrade can use a $15 replacement/upgrade transaction while retaining the expiration date. If you are changing credential type, follow the official REAL ID page because the fee and document requirements can differ from a simple duplicate.