The licensing office at the Kentucky Horse Park is open to the public. We are also accepting applications via fax, email, or regular mail. Include credit or debit card information for processing.

*New applicants: Include a copy or photo of your current driver's license with the application
*Authorized Agent Applications will NOT be accepted by fax or email. Originals must be mailed.

KHRC Horse Park Hours:

Monday - Friday: 8:00 AM - 3:00 PM

Kentucky Horse Racing Commission
4063 Iron Works Parkway, Building B
Lexington KY, 40511

859-246-2040 (phone)

859-246-2039 (fax)

If you apply for an owner or claiming license via email, contact the track at which you seek to make a claim to ensure that your application is processed as quickly as possible.

Please make sure if you are sending in an Authorized Agent License and planning on claiming during a current live racing meet please send it directly to the following:

ATTENTION – KHRC

George Haydon

Kentucky Racing Commission    

3733 South Fourth Street

Louisville, KY 40214

859-202-3510 (fax)
KHRCLicensing@ky.gov (e-mail)

To send information to a live racetrack, use the Fax: 859-202-3510. Faxes sent to the Horse Park office Fax will not be received after hours or on weekends.

Field Office Hours

OAK GROVE:

RACE DAYS     9:00 AM TO 3:00 PM

375 Thompsonville Lane

Oak Grove, KY 42262

859-230-6233 (phone)

859-202-3510 (fax)

CHURCHILL DOWNS:

RACE DAYS     9:00 AM TO 3:00 PM

3733 South 4^th Street

Louisville, KY 40214

502-638-3815 (phone)

859-202-3510 (fax)

How to Obtain a License

Licensing documents are located on the Forms and Documents page.

There are four ways to obtain your Kentucky Horse Racing Commission license.

1. Go to the live meet track license office.
2. Mail your application along with the fee to the central office.
3. Fax application along with a credit card number to the central office or live meet track. *Faxes received at the central office will be processed Monday - Friday.
4. Email your application along with credit card information to KHRCLicensing@ky.gov.

• Faxed license applications are accepted at both the central office and the live meet track with a license fee credit card payment option. There is an additional $4 administrative fee for all credit card payments.
   

Print one of the licensing applications found on the Forms & Documents page and complete all fields of the application.  Please remember to sign and date your application and to include an email address.  An incomplete application will delay your licensure.

 

There is now a fillable license application form available. This requires Adobe Acrobat Reader. You will need to install this on your computer if it does not have it.

1. Visit https://get2.adobe.com/reader/
2. Download Acrobat Reader (Free)
3. Install and Open KHRC License Application using Adobe Reader. Please note, a computer restart may be required after installing

*The form MUST first be saved to your computer to enable the E-signature.

• We accept cash, checks, money orders, or credit card payments. There is a $4 administrative fee on all credit card payments and there is a $20 fee on all returned checks. Credit cards accepted are:

1. Visa
2. American Express
3. MasterCard