Kentucky Lost Learner's Permit: Replacement Options, Fee, and Temporary Credential (2026)

If your Kentucky instruction permit is lost, stolen, or damaged, request a replacement through an available KYTC method. The replacement fee is $15. Eligible customers may use myDrive, and in-person or mail options are also available.

In-Person Kentucky Permit Replacement Process

Visit a KYTC Driver Licensing Regional Office and pay the $15 replacement fee. If the information already on your credential is current, Kentucky says no documentation is required just to replace the credential. Bring supporting documents only when you also need to change information.

After the replacement is processed, use the temporary credential provided while the permanent card is produced.

Do I need a police report if my Kentucky learner's permit was stolen?

KYTC's current replacement requirements do not list a police report as a required document for replacing a stolen permit. You may still choose to report the theft for your own records, but the replacement transaction itself is based on KYTC's replacement process.

Can a parent replace a lost Kentucky permit for a minor?

Kentucky does not publish a separate parent-only replacement process for a minor's permit. Use the permit holder's eligible myDrive service or have the teen complete the in-person process. If the applicant is under 18, having the parent or legal guardian available is the safer option if the office needs a signature or identity confirmation.

Mail-In Kentucky Permit Replacement Process

Kentucky also provides a mail replacement route using the current renewal/replacement form and the required payment. Follow the instructions on the current KYTC replacement page before mailing anything.

For mail transactions, Kentucky's service guidance says the temporary credential can be sent by email once the transaction is processed. You do not have to wait for the plastic card before receiving a temporary credential.

Driving While Waiting for a Replacement Kentucky Permit

Drive only when you have a valid permit or temporary credential in your possession. In-person replacement can provide a temporary credential, and mail transactions can provide the temporary document by email after processing.

Does replacing a lost permit restart my waiting period?

No. A replacement duplicates the existing credential; it is not a new first permit application. Replacing the card does not by itself restart the permit-holding period.

Replacement Permit Expiration Date

A replacement is not a renewal, so it does not create a new permit term. The replacement continues the existing credential rather than resetting the validity period.

Kentucky Permit Replacement Methods

If you are also changing your name, address, or other credential information, check the current documentation requirements before submitting the replacement request.

What if I lose my Kentucky permit while I am out of state?

If you are eligible for myDrive, request the replacement online. Kentucky also offers a mail replacement route for eligible transactions. Do not drive on a photo or screenshot while waiting; use the temporary credential issued through the replacement process before driving again.

What if I lose the temporary permit before the permanent card arrives?

Contact KYTC or use an eligible replacement option to get a valid replacement document. Do not keep driving with only a photo of the lost temporary permit. The temporary credential is the document that covers you while the permanent card is being produced.