Kansas - Obtain a Driver License

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Procedure

Applying for a license for the first time:

1. Present acceptable proof of identity and proof of residence
2. Pass all required tests:
   1. Vision examination
   2. Written examination(s)
   3. Driving examination (the vehicle must be provided by the applicant)
3. Pay applicable fees

Note: You may use your out of state license as a second form of ID, but not as proof of your legal name and date of birth. You will have to present the legal documents listed on the Required Documents section.

If you have a valid out-of-state license you must:

1. Present acceptable proof of identity and proof of residence
2. Pass a vision examination
3. Pay applicable fees

If you have an out-of-state license (expired one year or less) you must:

1. Present acceptable proof of identity and proof of residence
2. Pass all required tests:
   1. Vision examination
   2. Written examination(s)
3. Pay applicable fees.

If you have an out-of-state license (expired more than one year) you must:

1. Present acceptable proof of identity and proof of residence
2. Pass all required tests:
   1. Vision examination
   2. Written examination(s)
   3. Driving examination (the vehicle must be provided by the applicant)
3. Pay applicable fees

Required Documents

Before you visit a DLFS branch, make sure that you have all the correct documents. Documents must be original or certified copies. Faxed or photocopied documents will not be accepted. When applying for renewal of a Credential, you must provide one item from Section B and your existing credential. If you do not have your existing credential with matching address, the examiner may review the DLFS system record to confirm consistency of current address.

Non-U.S. Citizens must be processed through the System Alien Verification for Entitlement (SAVE) prior to application for Credentials. Documents are subject to DLFS review and approval. Additional information may be required. The DLFS will retain images or copies of any document presented. In some cases, document approval may not occur on the same day and may require an additional visit.

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Required Documents

Documents Required For A Kansas Driver's License or Non-Driver ID Card:

• Identity (name and date of birth) (Section A);
• Lawful Status in the United States (Section A);
• Kansas residency (Section B);
• Proof of Valid Social Security Number [Note2]

IDENTITY/LAWFUL

Present ONE original document to establish identity/lawful presence. More than ONE document may be required.

Section A:

• U.S. Citizen:
  • Certified U.S. birth certificate (state, county, or city), including U.S. territories, and District of Columbia
  • Unexpired United States Passport or Passport Card
  • U.S. Consular Report of Birth Abroad
  • Certificate of Naturalization
  • Certificate of Citizenship
• Non-U.S. Citizen:
  • Unexpired Permanent Resident Card
  • Unexpired Employment Authorization Card
  • Unexpired Foreign Passport with required U.S. entry markings and/or documentation
  • Valid I-94 (i.e. Asylee/Refugee)
  • Refugee Travel Document
• Note: Certain classifications must also be accompanied by additional documentation, for example:
  • F-1's and M-1's must be accompanied by I-20
  • J-1's and J-2's must be accompanied by a Certificate of Eligibility for Exchange Visitor, DS2019
  • For non-U.S. citizen applicants, the Examiner will need documentation sufficient to initiate and complete a SAVE verification

KANSAS RESIDENCY

Present TWO original documents to establish residency for original applications. Present ONE document for renewals.

Section B:

• Kansas Renewal Notice/Postcard
• Current Kansas Vehicle Registration or Vehicle Title
• Utility Bill or equivalent electronic notice, not more than two months old
• Mail from a financial institution (i.e. monthly bank statement)
• Deed, mortgage, monthly mortgage statement, residential rental/lease agreement
• Kansas Voter Registration Card
• Current automobile, life or homeowners bill that includes the name and address of the applicant
• Educational institution transcript forms or grade cards for current school year
• Unexpired professional license issued by a government agency in the U.S.
• W-2 Form, 1099 Form, or similar notice from employer, not more than 12 months old
• Mail from Federal, State, County or City Government agencies
• Letter from social welfare institution
• Identification certificate issued by the department of corrections to an offender

Notes:

• A post office box address will not be accepted for address of principal residence.
• Proof of residential address may be established by a minor applicant's parent, step-parent, legal guardian, or other person with whom the applicant resides, along with a [written statement] from such parent, step-parent, legal guardian, or other, combined with necessary proof of their residential address.

SOCIAL SECURITY NUMBER/CHANGE OF NAME

Provide proof of your Social Security Number to the Examiner.

Section C - You may find your Social Security Number on these following documents:

• Social Security Card showing current full name
• Current W-2 Form
• Current 1099 Form
• Current pay stub with applicant's name and Social Security number on it

Notes:

1. A SSN is not necessary for temporary driver's license applicants with non work status.
2. In case the applicant does not have a social security number, proof of lawful presence in the U.S. (Section A) must be provided.

CHANGE OF NAME

Present ONE original document to establish name change.

Section E - Change of Name:

• Marriage Certificate
• Divorce Decree
• Court Order of Adoption
• Court order of legal name change

Note: Documents must be original or certified copies

REPLACEMENT DL OR ID

Present TWO documents for a re-placement driver's license or ID card.

Section D - For a replacement Credential, you must present documents required by this Section:

• Photo DL or ID previously issued by Kansas or any other state not expired for more than one year
• Military ID, dependent identification or CAC card, or military discharge papers i.e. D.D. 214
• Medicare identification card
• Student or employee identification card with photo
• The division may waive the furnishing of one of the documents in the case of a person who is 65 or more years of age
• A document listed in Section A
• A copy of any federal or state income tax return bearing the signature of the applicant or his/her representative

Notes:

• Additional authorized documents may be used in accordance with K.S.A 8-1326 and 8-246
• Due to Federal requirements, Military IDs and Military Common Access Cards shall be relied upon for replacement purposes only and will not be scanned or copied by the Examiner.

Office Locations & Contacts

Kansas Division of Vehicles

Office Location:
Docking State Office Building
915 SW Harrison Street
1st Floor
Topeka, KS 66625

Mailing Address:
Driver's Licensing
Docking State Office Building
P.O. Box 2188
Topeka, KS 66601-2128

Telephone: 785-296-3963
Fax: 785-296-0691
Hearing Impaired TTY: 785-296-3613

Office Hours (Docking State Office Building)
8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Monday through Friday

Email: [email protected]

Website

Kansas Driver's License Stations

Eligibility

• Resident of Kansas
• US Citizen

Fees

Driver Licensing Fee Chart

Other License Related Fees:

• MVR fee : $10.00
• Name change on an ID card  : $12.00 ($4.00 ID fee plus the $8.00 photo fee)
• Name change on any type of license or permit  : $16.00 ($8.00 license fee plus the $8.00 photo fee)
• Re-Exam fee for any type of license  : $1.50
• Reissue for any type of license, permit or ID card  : $8.00 (Only the photo fee)
• Replacement fee for any type of license or permit  : $16.00 ($8.00 license fee plus the $8.00 photo fee)
• Replacement fee for an ID card  : $12.00 ($4.00 ID fee plus the $8.00 photo fee)

Validity

Driver's License Validity Chart

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Instructions

• Go to your local license exam station
• Submit the required documents
• Pass the tests
• Pay the fees

Required Information

• Name
• Date and place of birth
• Current residence
• Social Security number

Need for the Document

A driving license is an official document which states that a person may operate a motorized vehicle, such as a motorcycle, car, truck or a bus, on a public roadway. This document also serves as identification and proof of age.

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Those applicants who are under 16 years old must obtain a parents consent and at the same time, accompany in processing your license.

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