Expect closures at Hopkinsville’s Driver License Office as Kentucky launches new system

Kentuckians are encouraged to visit offices early and create myDrive accounts after June 8 launch to save time and trips.

Exterior view of a beige office building with a blue upper trim and diagonal metal awning, near two Driver Licensing Regional Office signs outside the entrance.

Christian County NowHopkinsville Driver License Regional Office on Hammond Drive. April 20, 2026 (Daynnah Carmona)

HOPKINSVILLE, KY – Team Kentucky is reminding Kentuckians to plan ahead, as all Driver Licensing Regional Offices will be closed on Thursday, June 4, and Friday, June 5 as the commonwealth launches a new and improved driver licensing system that will enhance the customer experience and expand online options.

Offices will reopen Monday, June 8. Customers with licenses or IDs expiring in June are encouraged to visit an office early.

The new driver licensing system replaces Kentucky’s nearly 40-year-old platform and is part of continued efforts to modernize state services and improve the customer experience. The upgraded system will launch alongside myDrive, a new online driver services portal that allows Kentuckians to pre-apply for a license, permit or ID, request a card replacement, check their current license standing, and more.

“We’re excited to roll out new services to better serve Kentuckians and modernize how we do business for decades to come,” said KYTC Secretary Rebecca Goodman. “As with any new system, there will be an adjustment period for both our teams and customers, so we encourage anyone with upcoming licensing needs to visit an office before the temporary closure if possible.”

How to sign up for online service, temporary services

Kentuckians are encouraged to register for a myDrive account at mydrive.ky.gov once the portal becomes available on June 8. Even if Kentuckians do not have any immediate licensing needs, creating an account early can save time later, as account verification may require some users to request a secure verification code that will arrive by mail.

Kentuckians who schedule a road or written test with the Kentucky State Police are encouraged to pre-apply for a license or permit on myDrive to save time on the day of their appointment and to arrive prepared.

The following temporary licensing services will take effect to aid with system migration:

All Driver Licensing Regional Offices will close Thursday, June 4 – Friday, June 5.
Offices will reopen on Monday, June 8. Walk-in hours will be 8 a.m. – 12 p.m. through June
Saturday office hours will be available May 30 from 8 a.m. – 11:30 a.m. Monthly Saturday
hours will resume in July.
The MyCDL portal to upload medical certificates will be discontinued starting June 3 at 5
p.m. Eastern.
Online driver’s license renewal will be unavailable beginning Wednesday, June 3. Services
will be restored on Monday, June 8 and still require a completed vision screening form.
Additional information about office hours, services and myDrive is available at drive.ky.gov.

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