FRANKFORT, Ky. — Kentuckians as young as 15 years old can search for driver’s permit appointments online starting on Wednesday, April 2 at 8 a.m.

Team Kentucky made the announcement on Tuesday, March 1.

Those interested in scheduling an appointment should follow these directions:

• Teens can visit the Kentucky State Police website to search for times and locations to apply for a driver’s permit and take the written test. Because of high demand and location availability, appointments are limited.

• If you do not get an appointment, check back the following day. New appointments are added to the website every Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday and Friday at 8 a.m. ET. Appointments may be made any time, but can fill up quickly.

Prior to arriving to take their written permit test with the Kentucky State Police, 15-year-old Kentuckians should remember to:

• Gather all required documentation to take to the appointment so the permit test can be administered. Necessary documents include proof of identity such as birth certificate (not a photocopy), proof of Social Security and a School Compliance Verification Form.

• Study the Kentucky Driver Manual. Applicants who fail the written test may reschedule online.

“We know there are a lot of 15-year-old Kentuckians who are excited to sign up for written permit testing, and we ask everyone to be patient as we work to accommodate the increased number of applicants,” said Capt. Chris Baker, commander of the Kentucky State Police driver testing branch. “In the meantime, please check the scheduling website every weekday at 8 a.m. for new appointment slots and be sure to study to increase the chance of passing the permit test the first time around.”

For any 15-year-old who already has an appointment to take their written permit test, they do not need to reschedule or make a new appointment.

Gov. Andy Beshear, D-Ky., signed House Bill 15, changing the permit age into law on Tuesday, March 25. Once people 15 and over pass the written and vision tests, they’ll get a permit. Permit holders can drive with qualified supervision, such as driving lessons. State law still requires you to be 16 years old to obtain a license (intermediate).