LOUISVILLE, Ky. (WDRB) -- Kentucky residents can now renew their driver's licenses and ID cards remotely.
According to a news release, Gov. Andy Beshear signed an official order on Friday allowing circuit court clerk's offices to process expired driving credential renewals and replacement requests remotely.
To view the order, CLICK HERE.
The move is a temporary change put in place as a result of Gov. Beshear's emergency declaration made during the COVID-19 pandemic.
"This order is the next right step to help clerks safely serve Kentuckians impacted by the office closures caused by the pandemic," Gov. Beshear said, in a statement. "The temporary measure will allow contactless service to help minimize crowding and help offices gradually return to full-service operations."
The March emergency order is still in effect. It extends the validity of cards by 90 days if the printed expiration date is March 18, 2020 or later.
Cardholders whose operator's license, permit or identification card was lost or expired between March 1 and June 30, 2020, may apply with their local circuit court clerk to receive a new card in the mail. The order allows the remote application process to remain in place through July 31, 2020.
Applicants requesting a card renewal must not require any testing. Circuit court clerks in the applicant's county of residence will administer the application process and mail the credential directly to the applicant. More information is available on the Administrative Office of the Courts COVID-19 web page.
"We're driven to offer innovative solutions during this unprecedented time that provide Kentuckians safe options to maintain and renew credentials they rely on for more multiple uses," said Kentucky Transportation Cabinet Secretary Jim Gray, in a statement.
The Kentucky Transportation Cabinet has reopened the Frankfort regional licensing office to offer select in-person services for residents of any Kentucky county.
REAL ID applications cannot be accepted through the mail due to strict federal security standards. Applicants can CLICK HERE to schedule an appointment online and learn more about the services offered. Walk-ins are welcome during office hours Monday through Friday, from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m.
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