You can apply online or via paper application. Please be advised that there is an additional $50 charge for applications received via mail.
Just follow these easy steps to renew online using eSearch:
Enter your agency interest number or last name in the box on the licensee e-Search page. Only enter one of these on the search page. If you fill in all of the boxes, you will get an error message when you try to search for your records. Then click on the "search" button.
When the License Search Results are listed, find the row with your name and click on the "Licensee Details" link in the first box on the row with your name.
On the screen that opens, review your address to determine that it is correct. If the information is not correct, call the Operator Certification Program at 502-564-3170.
In the row that lists the license information for the certificate you want to renew, you will see "Add to Shopping Cart" or "Cannot Pay." If "Cannot Pay" is shown, you can click on that statement and a box will open that explains why you are not able to renew online. If "Add to Shopping Cart" appears, click on it to start your renewal.
After you click on "Add to Shopping Cart," a billing page will be displayed. Verify that the license you want to renew is listed. If you want to add another license to your shopping cart, click "Continue Shopping."
When all of the licenses you want to renew are listed, complete the billing information fields.
After entering your billing information, continue to the bottom of the page and select the "Pay Now" button.
An e-mail confirmation will be sent confirming that your renewal has been submitted to the Operator Certification Program. After the renewal is reviewed to ensure the required continuing education hours, a new wallet card will be mailed to the operator's address. Verify your address and if you need to make a change please email kyocp@ky.gov with your current address.
Paper Application ($50 additional processing fee required):
Complete the Application for Reciprocity and Equivalency form which can be found in the DEP Forms Library.
Checks should be made payable to Kentucky State Treasurer. The total should include the application fee as well as the $50 processing fee.
The completed form along with check or money order should be mailed to:
Operator Certification Program
300 Sower Blvd.
Frankfort, KY 40601