Division of Mine Reclamation & Enforcement

Explosives and Blasting Branch

300 Sower Blvd. 2nd Floor

Frankfort, Kentucky 40601

502-782-6754

Renewal Application - KY Blaster’s License

  1. In order to keep your license current, provide the following information and sign. PLEASE PRINT CLEARLY. This form does not need to be notarized.
  1. Your blaster’s license will be renewed for 3 years. The cost of this renewal is $60.00. Application and AOC forms as well as upcoming certified training can be found at You must include the following documents with your application.
  • Proof of required blaster retraining: 8 hours of department approved training each year for the last 3 years for a general license and 4 hours for a limited license
  • An AOC criminal background check or an ATF clearance.
  • A color photograph on a 2”x2” or 3”x3” format (please write your name on the back of the photograph.
  1. Enclose a Certified Check, Cashier’s Check, or Money Order payable to the Kentucky State Treasurer in the amount of $ 60.00. No Personal checks will be accepted and will delay the renewal. Please do not send cash.
  1. Return this form along with the above documents and your $ 60.00 fee to the address shown above.

Name: Cell Phone #

Resides at: Email address: ______

Street, Route or Box Number

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And is employed by :

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DateApplicant Signature

Social Security Number (Last 4 Digits Only)Date of birth Blasters License Number

Checks must be made payable to the KentuckyState Treasurer

No Personal Checks can be accepted.

KY Blaster’s License Renewal Checklist

All the below documentation must be provided to the Division Mine Reclamation and Enforcement, Explosives and Blasting Branch, 300 Sower Blvd., 2nd Floor, Frankfort, KY 40601, prior to issuance of a Kentucky blaster’s license renewal. You must have all of the items listed below in order for your license to be renewed; failure to submit them may delay processing of your application. If you have questions, please call Michael Roark at 502-782-6754.

  • A completed Kentucky Blaster’s License renewal application.
  • A certified check, cashier’s check or money order made out for $60 to the Kentucky State Treasurer. (Cash or personal checks will not be accepted).
  • A recent photograph on a 2”X 2” or 3” X 3” format. Photo must be a clear and distinguishable head shot with no dark glasses or hidden features. Print clearly the applicant’s name on the back of the photo.
  • A recent (within the last 3 years) background check. Either an ATF responsible party/possessor letter of clearance, or if the blaster is a Kentucky resident, a Kentucky Administrative Office of the Courts (AOC) background check is acceptable.
  • Copies of documentation showing the blaster has had 8 hours of DMRE approvedretraining each year within the last 3 years. Limited license blasters must show four (4) hours of retraining during the previous 3 years. It is the responsibility of the blaster to provide proof of retraining.
  • Copies of the renewal form, upcoming retraining classes/events, a list of DMRE approved trainers, and AOC forms can be found on our website at