KY DMV Driver Services and Support 2 — Questions and Answers
Question 1: How many days does a new Kentucky resident have to obtain a Kentucky driver's license after establishing residency?
- 30 days
- 60 days (Correct answer)
- 90 days
- 120 days
Correct answer: 60 days
New Kentucky residents must obtain a Kentucky driver's license within 60 days of establishing residency in the state.
Question 2: What document can a Kentucky driver request from the KYTC to show their driving history to an employer?
- Vehicle registration certificate
- Certified driving record (Correct answer)
- SR-22 form
- License reinstatement letter
Correct answer: Certified driving record
A certified driving record (also called a motor vehicle record) from the KYTC shows a driver's history of violations, suspensions, and accidents.
Question 3: Which Kentucky agency is primarily responsible for issuing driver's licenses and ID cards?
- Kentucky State Police
- Kentucky Transportation Cabinet (KYTC) (Correct answer)
- Department of Revenue
- Office of the Secretary of State
Correct answer: Kentucky Transportation Cabinet (KYTC)
The Kentucky Transportation Cabinet (KYTC) through its Division of Driver Licensing oversees the issuance of driver's licenses and state ID cards.
Question 4: What is the fee for obtaining a duplicate Kentucky driver's license after it has been lost or stolen?
- $2
- $5 (Correct answer)
- $10
- $20
Correct answer: $5
Kentucky charges a $5 fee to replace a lost or stolen driver's license with a duplicate.
Question 5: A Kentucky driver whose license has been revoked due to a DUI must file which form to prove they carry the required insurance before reinstatement?
- Form W-9
- SR-22 (Correct answer)
- Form 1099
- FR-44
Correct answer: SR-22
An SR-22 is a certificate of financial responsibility that must be filed by a driver's insurance company to prove minimum liability coverage after a DUI revocation.
Question 6: How long must an SR-22 certificate typically be maintained in Kentucky following a license revocation?
- 6 months
- 1 year
- 2 years
- 3 years (Correct answer)
Correct answer: 3 years
Kentucky generally requires drivers to maintain an SR-22 certificate for 3 years following a license revocation for serious offenses.
Question 7: Which of the following is NOT typically accepted as proof of Kentucky residency when applying for a driver's license?
- Utility bill with current address
- Bank statement with current address
- A personal letter from a friend (Correct answer)
- Mortgage or lease agreement
Correct answer: A personal letter from a friend
A personal letter from a friend is not an official document and is not accepted as proof of residency; official documents from businesses or government agencies are required.
KY DMV Driver Services and Support 2
How many days does a new Kentucky resident have to obtain a Kentucky driver's license after establishing residency?