Before you make the trip
Appointments recommended; walk-ins accepted
All regional offices accept walk-ins in arrival order. Appointments are booked online, and new slots are released weekly. First-time REAL ID requests must be made in person.
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Bring original or certified identity proof, full-SSN proof, two Kentucky residence documents and required legal name-change evidence. A driver license is not identity proof for this transaction.
Read the official preparation requirementsTasks available online
First Kentucky REAL ID
This list records your preparation. It does not validate documents or book an appointment.
Guidance applies to driver licensing regional office. The official location page identifies any services or tests limited to particular offices.
Agency guidance checked October 25, 2026. Office records and guidance have separate verification dates.
Compare nearby offices
These offices are in Kentucky and have the same office category. Confirm that the location handles your transaction. Distances are straight-line distances, not driving distances.
Manchester Regional Office
Manchester, KY · Mon–Fri 8 AM–4 PM
London Regional Office
London, KY · Mon–Fri 8 AM–4 PM
Somerset Regional Office
Somerset, KY · Mon–Fri 8 AM–4 PM
Jackson Regional Office
Jackson, KY · Mon–Fri 8 AM–4 PM
Richmond Regional Office
Richmond, KY · Mon–Fri 8 AM–4 PM