Statewide driver's permit test events scheduled for August 2 will take place at twelve locations, including Burlington and Independence
Kentucky residents aged 15 or older who are eager to obtain their driving permit have a chance to do so at a statewide event on August 2. The Kentucky State Police (KSP) and the Kentucky Transportation Cabinet (KYTC) are partnering to offer more than 1,300 written permit test appointments at 12 locations across the state.
Event Locations
The event will be held at the following locations: - Bowling Green - Burlington - Catlettsburg - Elizabethtown - Frankfort - Independence - Jackson - Lexington (Leestown Road) - Louisville (Bowman Field) - Maysville - Morehead - Pikeville
Registration and Documentation
Applicants are encouraged to prepare necessary documentation to avoid cancellations. Although the exact documentation required has not been specified, typically, applicants need to bring documents that prove their identity and residency, such as a valid ID and proof of Kentucky residency.
The online registration portal for scheduling appointments was reopened on July 19, 2025. Appointments can be made through the portal hosted at https://telegov.egov.com/KSP. Applicants must be at least 15 years of age to participate, as per state law.
It is important to note that any appointments made using false information or multiple entries under the same name will be automatically canceled.
Testing Sessions
The appointments will be available between 8 a.m. and 4 p.m. on August 2. The Kentucky State Police (KSP) is administering the state driver testing for this event. The one-day event does not include road skills or CDL testing; it is only for written permit tests.
Governor Beshear encourages eligible Kentuckians to take advantage of this statewide event on Aug. 2 to sign up and study beforehand. He stated that this event is another way to protect roads and communities by ensuring new drivers can safely drive independently.
For more information about Driver Licensing Regional Office locations, including hours and services provided, go to Drive.Ky.Gov. The Department of Vehicle Regulation Commissioner Matt Cole stated that they are offering more options to make the process faster and more flexible.
References: [1] KSP TeleGov Registration Portal [2] Kentucky State Police Announce Statewide Driver Testing Event [3] Kentucky to Hold Statewide Permit Testing Event on August 2
At the statewide event in Kentucky on August 2, individuals aged 15 and above can take advantage of the written permit test for transportation, offered in collaboration by the Kentucky State Police (KSP) and the Kentucky Transportation Cabinet (KYTC). Governor Beshear encourages eligible residents to prepare for education-and-self-development opportunities through learning as they obtain their driving permit, aiming to enhance road safety.
