The state has announced a date for the rollout of Kentucky’s new, more secure driver’s licenses.
The pilot phase will begin June 28 in Franklin County. Woodford and Hart counties would be next, but a date has not been announced for residents in those locations.
The state issued a release Tuesday announcing the news, adding that a phased, county-by-county rollout for the rest of the state will begin later in the summer following the pilot period.
Driver’s licensing offices in Franklin County will be closed Thursday, June 27 so the new equipment can be installed. There will be new touchpads that allow citizens to enter and verify personal information, bringing a more interactive experience.
Department of Vehicle Regulation Commissioner, Matt Henderson, said by including a small number of offices in a pilot phase, the state can closely monitor the entire process and make any needed changes before cards roll out statewide.
Some Kentuckians have been frustrated that the Real IDs are still not available. The program began due to post-September 11 security concerns, and nationally, enforcement of Real ID compliance doesn’t begin until October 1, 2020. Thus, current drivers licenses are still valid to use for air travel until then.
Kentucky’s new licenses are said to be among the most secure in the nation.
All applicants will be issued a temporary document, valid for driving, until the permanent card arrives in the mail 5-10 business days later, according to the release.
Kentuckians can www.drive.ky.gov/confidentky to learn about the differences between the standard ID and the Voluntary Travel ID, and to find out what you will need to apply for either when the time comes. That site also will be where the state posts rollout dates for each of the pilot counties.
Source: WAVE
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