U.S. STATE · LEARNER PERMIT
Kentucky Learner Permit Photo Requirements
Find out whether a learner permit carries a photo, where the photo is taken, and whether any part of applying can be done online.
Sources reviewed: October 19, 2026
Should you make a photo?
Do not prepare your own photo unless the agency or your transaction instructions specifically ask for one.
This page covers a learner (instruction) permit. It does not automatically apply to driver licenses, state ID cards, or every exception.
Issuing agency: Kentucky Transportation Cabinet
Where the photo is taken
After passing the written and vision tests with Kentucky State Police, you return to a Driver Licensing Regional Office to receive your learner's permit; regional office visits include taking your photo. You get a temporary paper permit, and the permanent credential is mailed.
Online steps and photo upload
You can complete a pre-application in your myDrive account to speed up the office visit, but the documents, tests and permit issuance are in person. The pages reviewed do not mention uploading a photo, and it should not be assumed.
Photo law and rules
A photo-specific statute or rule for this credential has not yet been summarized on this page.