The new facility will replace the smaller office at the Government Center on Dixie Highway.
To date, 20 regional Kentucky Transportation Cabinet Driver Licensing offices have been opened statewide, with more to come.
Kentucky continues transition to regional driver's licensing offices, additional offices to be added
"We've got to stop thinking the traditional way of getting in a car, driving to a local circuit clerk and getting your license issued," said Sarah Jackson, project manager.
Kentucky continues to open new Real ID offices even as the October 1 deadline for the new credentials has been extended.
The new ID, or other approved identification — like a passport or military ID — will be required to fly.
Kentuckians can get help if they need to replace or renew a license, are a new resident and need a Kentucky license, or if they just passed a drivers test.
Kentucky Transportation Secretary Jim Gray also issued an order on Tuesday extending the expiration dates of current driver’s licenses, permits and other ID cards by 90 days “until further notice.
Two post offices in the Louisville area are hosting passport fairs on Saturday, March 14 for travelers in need of passports.
The office at Bowman Field is in a "trial phase," but was accepting applications Friday morning.
Republican Rep. Sal Santoro's HB 453 would move the issuance of all driver’s licenses, both the REAL ID and the standard licenses, from the circuit court clerks in each county to the regional centers.