Kansas driver license guide

Minimum age for an instruction permit

14 (ages 14-15 need a parent or guardian's written application).Source: ksrevisor.gov · checked Nov 15, 2026

Instruction permit application fee

$2 for class A, B, C or M (statutory application fee; other fees may apply).Source: ksrevisor.gov · checked Nov 15, 2026

Class C license fee (statutory)

$20 under 21; $18 for ages 21-64; $12 at 65 and older. Other statutory fees (such as a $3 exam fee) may be added.Source: ksrevisor.gov · checked Nov 15, 2026

Parental consent

Applicants 14-15 need a parent or guardian's written application; a restricted license also needs one.Source: ksrevisor.gov · checked Nov 15, 2026

Permit validity

One year.Source: ksrevisor.gov · checked Nov 15, 2026

Permit holding period

At least one year before a restricted license.Source: ksrevisor.gov · checked Nov 15, 2026

Permit rules

A licensed adult 21+ with at least one year of experience must sit beside you; nobody else in the front seat; no phone use except emergencies.Source: ksrevisor.gov · checked Nov 15, 2026

Tests required

The license exam has three parts: vision, written and driving.Source: ksrevisor.gov · checked Nov 15, 2026

Vision test

Required; you may correct your vision and retake the vision test at no extra fee.Source: ksrevisor.gov · checked Nov 15, 2026

Documents

Proof of age and identity, plus documentary proof of lawful presence in the U.S.Source: ksrevisor.gov · checked Nov 15, 2026

Supervised driving hours

50 hours of adult-supervised driving, at least 10 at night, certified by a parent or guardian.Source: ksrevisor.gov · checked Nov 15, 2026

Restricted license

From 15 with driver training, a permit held one year and 25 supervised hours (50 by age 16); or at 16 with a permit held one year and 50 hours.Source: ksrevisor.gov · checked Nov 15, 2026

Restricted license limits

At 15: only to work, school, religious activities or with a licensed adult. At 16, for six months: 5 a.m.-9 p.m. plus work/school/religious trips; at most one non-family passenger under 18.Source: ksrevisor.gov · checked Nov 15, 2026

Unrestricted license age

17 (the general minimum age for a regular license).Source: ksrevisor.gov · checked Nov 15, 2026

License validity

Six years for ages 21-64; four years at 65+; licenses issued under 21 expire on the 21st birthday.Source: ksrevisor.gov · checked Nov 15, 2026

Renewal timing

Renew on or before expiration; the division mails a notice at least 30 days ahead. Under-21 licenses have a 45-day grace period.Source: ksrevisor.gov · checked Nov 15, 2026

Online renewal

Allowed for ages 21-64 who had an eye exam in the last year, but not two renewal periods in a row.Source: ksrevisor.gov · checked Nov 15, 2026

Renewal fee

Same as the license fee: $18 for ages 21-64 or $12 at 65+ (class C).Source: ksrevisor.gov · checked Nov 15, 2026

New resident deadline

Apply within 60 days of becoming a Kansas resident or pay a $1 late penalty.Source: ksrevisor.gov · checked Nov 15, 2026

Replacement fee

$8.Source: ksrevisor.gov · checked Nov 15, 2026

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