How to Get Your MVR in Kentucky
Kentucky driving records are issued by the Kentucky Transportation Cabinet, Division of Driver Licensing. Order yours directly from the state for $6.00 — no reseller markup — and use it for your driver qualification file or your truck insurance quote.
Kentucky Record Types and Fees
| Record | History | Certified | Fee | DQ file |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Three-Year Driver History Record (online) | 3-year | No | $6.00 | ✓ |
| Three-Year Driver History Record (mail or in person) | 3-year | No | $3.00 | ✓ |
| Certified full Driver History Record / clearance letter | full-history | Yes | $3.00 | ✓ |
Fees last verified 2026-08 against the official KY ordering page. States change fees — the official page always controls.
Order Online — Minutes (confirmation email)
- Go to secure.kentucky.gov/dhronline
- Enter your driver information (three-year record only online)
- Pay $6.00 with Visa, Mastercard, Discover, or American Express
- Receive the confirmation email within minutes and download the record
Order by Mail
Form: Driver License History Record Request (TC 94-195) (download)
- Complete form TC 94-195 (check three-year record, or certified full record - full record requires notarized authorization in Section 3)
- Enclose a certified cashier's check or money order for $3.00 payable to Kentucky State Treasurer (no personal checks)
- Mail to the Division of Driver Licensing, 200 Mero Street, Frankfort, KY 40622
- The record is mailed back to the address on the form
Mail to: Kentucky Transportation Cabinet, Division of Driver Licensing, Attn: Driver Education, 200 Mero Street, Frankfort, KY 40622
Turnaround: Not published
Order In Person
- Make an appointment at a Driver Licensing Regional Office (highly recommended)
- Request the three-year or certified full DHR
- Pay $3.00 by debit/credit card (processing fee applies), money order, or cashier's check
- Receive the record immediately
Mail to: Any Driver Licensing Regional Office (appointment recommended)
Turnaround: Same visit
Good to Know — Kentucky Quirks
Only the three-year record is sold online, and it costs double the paper price ($6 vs $3). The three-year DHR contains no personal identifying info (no address/SSN); the certified full DHR doubles as the clearance letter used to transfer a KY license out of state and requires notarization when requested by mail. Personal checks are not accepted.
Why You Need This Record
If you drive a commercial vehicle, your MVR does two jobs. First, FMCSA rule 49 CFR 391.23 requires a driving record from every state where you held a license in the last 3 years in your driver qualification (DQ) file — within 30 days of hire and annually after that. Owner-operators under their own authority keep a DQ file on themselves. Second, insurance carriers pull an MVR on every listed driver before releasing a quote; bringing a Kentucky record dated within 30 days speeds up underwriting and avoids surprises at bind time.
Get a Truck Insurance Quote →Frequently Asked Questions
- How much is a Kentucky driving record?
- $3.00 by mail or at a regional office (three-year or certified full record), or $6.00 for the three-year record ordered online at secure.kentucky.gov/dhronline.
- How fast is the Kentucky online record?
- Minutes - Kentucky emails a confirmation shortly after purchase and you download the three-year record right away.
- Which Kentucky record works for a DQ file?
- Both are official Transportation Cabinet records. CDL employers commonly use the three-year DHR; order the certified full DHR if the reviewer requires a certified or complete history.
- Can I pay for a Kentucky mail request with a personal check?
- No. Mail orders must be paid by certified cashier's check or money order payable to the Kentucky State Treasurer.
- Can my carrier pull my full Kentucky record?
- Only with your notarized release (Section 3 of form TC 94-195) or a subpoena - the full DHR on another person is otherwise restricted.