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Kansas Driver License: 2025 Guide to Apply, Renew & Transfer

Whether you’re a new driver, moving to Kansas, or upgrading to a REAL ID, this 2025 guide to the Kansas driver license (DL) outlines everything you need to know. Learn how to apply, renew, or transfer your license through the Kansas Department of Revenue – Division of Vehicles.

Types of Kansas Driver Licenses

Class C License – Standard non-commercial driver license
Instruction Permit – For learner drivers (age 14+)
Restricted License – For teens age 15–16 under GDL program
Commercial Driver License (CDL) – For commercial vehicle operation
Motorcycle License/Endorsement (Class M)
Non-Driver ID Card – For identification only

Kansas REAL ID Compliance

Kansas issues REAL ID-compliant licenses, marked with a gold star. Starting May 7, 2025, a REAL ID will be required to:

Board domestic flights
Enter federal buildings
Access military bases

To obtain a REAL ID, you must visit a DMV office in person with specific identity and residency documents.

How to Get a Kansas Driver License

Step 1: Meet Age & Permit Requirements

Age 14+ – Instruction Permit
Age 15 – Restricted License
Age 16 – Less Restricted License
Age 17+ – Eligible for full Class C license

Step 2: Bring Required Documents

You’ll need:

Proof of identity (certified birth certificate, valid U.S. passport)
Social Security number (SSN card, W-2, 1099)
Two documents proving Kansas residency
Legal presence documents (if not a U.S. citizen)
Parental consent form (if under 18)

For a REAL ID, all documents must be originals or certified copies.

Step 3: Pass Required Tests

All new drivers must pass:

Vision test
Knowledge test (written exam)
Driving skills test (road test)

Appointments for testing can be scheduled through ikan.ks.gov.

Kansas Graduated Driver’s License (GDL) System

For drivers under 17, Kansas follows a 3-tier GDL system:

Instruction Permit (age 14+)
- Supervised driving only
- Valid for 1 year
Restricted License (age 15–16)
- Driving allowed only from 5 a.m. to 9 p.m. (exceptions apply)
- Must complete 25–50 hours of supervised driving
- Must pass written and vision tests
Less Restricted License (age 16+)
- Fewer driving restrictions
- Still must log practice hours
Full License (age 17+)
- No restrictions if all prior steps completed

Transferring an Out-of-State License to Kansas

If you’re moving to Kansas, you must transfer your license within 90 days.

Steps:

Visit a Kansas DMV office
Present your valid out-of-state license
Provide identity, SSN, and Kansas residency documents
Pass a vision test (written and road tests usually waived)

Renewing a Kansas Driver License

You can renew:

Online via ikan.ks.gov (if eligible)
In person at a DMV office

Kansas driver licenses are valid for 6 years (ages 21–64) and 4 years (ages 65+).

Renewal notices are typically mailed in advance.

Kansas Driver License Fees (2025)

License Type	Fee
Class C License (6 years)	$32
Instruction Permit	$10
Restricted License	$31
Duplicate License	$16
Motorcycle Endorsement	$9
CDL (varies by class)	Starting at $40
Non-Driver ID Card	$22

Kansas DMV Services

REAL ID issuance
Driver license renewals and testing
Permit issuance and GDL progression
Out-of-state license transfers
CDL and motorcycle endorsements
Online document pre-verification and scheduling

Required Documents Checklist

✅ Proof of identity (passport or birth certificate)
✅ SSN document (SSN card, tax form)
✅ Two Kansas residency documents
✅ Out-of-state license (if applicable)
✅ Completion certificate for driver education (under 18)