GLASGOW — Going to the area circuit court clerk’s office was the method for years to apply and obtain a driver’s license in Kentucky. But that process has changed.
The Kentucky Transportation Cabinet began issuing all licenses and IDs in response to the state’s compliance with the REAL Act. Most counties in the state have phased their licensing from courthouses to regional licensing facilities, which means several counties no longer have a location to obtain licenses or IDs.
Transportation officials said mobile licensing units will visit communities without a regional facility at least twice per year to help reach residents. Two events were announced Sunday for Hart and Monroe County.
The Hart County visit is scheduled Wednesday, May 11 from 9:30 a.m.-3 p.m. An hour break from noon to 1 p.m. is scheduled. The event will be hosted at the Hart County Fiscal Courtroom, which is located at 116 E. Union St. in Munfordville. The event is only for Hart County residents.
“Popup driver licensing is ideal for residents who need services exclusively performed in-person at a Driver Licensing Regional Office,” according to a release from the KYTC.
Residents seeking to upgrade to a REAL ID license, request an 8-year license, upgrade their name or renew their CDL will be able to process those needs at the popup event. An appointment is required and can be made online at drive.ky.gov.
The Monroe County event is scheduled Thursday, May 12 from 9:30 a.m.-3 p.m. An hour break from noon to 1 p.m. is scheduled, too. The event will be hosted at the William B. Harlan Memorial Library, which is located at 500 W. 4th St. in Tompkinsville.
The events’ scheduling is on a first-come, first-served basis. The traveling service accepts payments by credit or debit card, check and money orders.
Certain documents are needed to complete various licensing. Click here to find what documents are needed. Some cards are eligible for renewal online or by mail. Click here to find more information.
For more information on the licensing changes, click here.
