Ky. Rev. Stat. Ann. § 186.435 – Application for operator's license by driver who becomes Kentucky resident -- Verification of status in other jurisdiction -- Procedures for permanent residents -- Application of driver who becomes Kentucky resident.

(1) Except as provided in subsection (4) of this section, a licensed driver who becomes a Kentucky resident shall, within thirty (30) days of establishing residency, apply for a Kentucky operator's license to the Transportation Cabinet.
(2) The Transportation Cabinet shall, before issuing a person a Kentucky operator's license, verify through the National Drivers Register that the person applying for a Kentucky operator's license does not currently have his or her operator's license or driving privilege suspended or revoked in another licensing jurisdiction.
(3) A person who is not a United States citizen but who has been granted permanent resident status by the United States Department of Homeland Security, United States Bureau of Citizenship and Immigration Services, and who is a Kentucky resident, shall follow the same procedures for applying for an original, renewal, transfer, or duplicate operator's license as persons who are United States citizens.
(4) A licensed driver from another jurisdiction who: Is not a United States citizen;
1. (a)
2. (b) Has not been granted permanent resident status by the United States Department of Homeland Security, United States Bureau of Citizenship and Immigration Services;
3. (c) Becomes a Kentucky resident; and
4. (d) Wishes to operate a motor vehicle; shall, within thirty (30) days of establishing residency, apply for a Kentucky operator's license under the provisions of KRS 186.4121.

Effective: March 27, 2020

History: Amended 2020 Ky. Acts ch. 51, sec. 12, effective March 27, 2020. -- Amended 2017 Ky. Acts ch. 100, sec. 16, effective January 1, 2019. -- Created 2002 Ky. Acts ch. 264, sec. 2, effective July 15, 2002.