I heard on the radio that if I wear glasses I have to bring in a paper from a recent eye doctor visit to renew my license. Is this true?

That’s interesting information you heard! As of January 1, 2025, Kentucky has a new law requiring all drivers to undergo a vision screening when renewing their driver’s license. This applies at all Kentucky Transportation Cabinet (KYTC) Driver Licensing Regional Offices, including the one that serves Christian County in Hopkinsville.  

You have a couple of options for meeting this requirement:

Option 1: Free Vision Screening at the Regional Office: You can have your vision screened for free when you go to renew your license at the Hopkinsville regional office. If you wear glasses, you should definitely bring them with you for the screening. If you pass the screening while wearing glasses, a restriction will be placed on your license indicating that you need to wear corrective lenses while driving.  

Option 2: Vision Specialist Examination: You can also choose to have a vision exam with your own eye doctor (optometrist, ophthalmologist) or a KYTC-credentialed medical professional. If you pass their exam, they will provide you with a Driver Vision Testing Certification Form. You can then bring this completed form with you when you renew your license. The exam and form must be completed within 12 months of your license renewal visit.

Therefore, to directly answer your question: Yes, it is true that you will need to have your vision screened to renew your license. If you wear glasses and plan to take the free vision screening at the Hopkinsville regional office, you should bring your glasses with you. Alternatively, you can bring in the Driver Vision Testing Certification Form from a recent visit with your eye doctor.