Kansas Driver License — Requirements, Renewal & REAL ID
Complete guide to getting, renewing, and upgrading your Kansas driver license in 2026. Issued by the Kansas DOR (Department of Revenue — Driver Control Bureau) (ksrevenue.gov). Includes document checklist, renewal steps, REAL ID requirements, and suspended license reinstatement.
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Kansas driver license — key facts 2026
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Getting a new Kansas driver license
Apply in person at a Kansas DOR (Department of Revenue — Driver Control Bureau) office. Bring original documents — photocopies and digital documents are not accepted. Allow 1–2 hours for your first visit including the knowledge test and vision screening.
Required documents
Identity & presence
- ✓US passport or certified birth certificate from vital records (hospital copies not accepted)
- ✓Social Security card, W-2, or pay stub showing full 9-digit SSN
- ✓Proof of lawful presence if non-US citizen: visa, I-94, Green Card, or EAD
Residency & application
- ✓Two proofs of Kansas residency — utility bill, bank statement, lease, or government mail — showing full name and current address, dated within 90 days
- ✓Completed DOR application (available at ksrevenue.gov or at the office)
- ✓Application fee: $32 (verify at ksrevenue.gov)
Kansas uses the Department of Revenue for driver licensing. DUI first-offense suspension can be as short as 30 days with participation in the Ignition Interlock Program. Kansas has a relatively low reinstatement fee of $50-$100. The state participates in the Driver License Compact.
Renewing your Kansas driver license
Kansas driver licenses are valid for 6 years. Renew online at ksrevenue.gov if your information has not changed. In-person renewal is required for REAL ID upgrades.
Renewal options
- Online (Yes): Visit ksrevenue.gov with your license number, date of birth, last 4 SSN digits, and $32 payment
- In person: Visit any Kansas DOR (Department of Revenue — Driver Control Bureau) office with current license, address proof if changed, and payment
- REAL ID upgrade: Must be done in person with full REAL ID documentation
REAL ID in Kansas
REAL ID enforcement took effect . A REAL ID-compliant license, US passport, or other accepted federal ID is required for domestic flights and federal facility access.
Kansas REAL ID requires an in-person visit to a Kansas DOR driver license office. Online pre-application is available at ksrevenue.gov. Kansas REAL ID licenses display the gold star.
REAL ID document checklist for Kansas
Identity (choose one)
- ✓US passport or passport card
- ✓Certified birth certificate from vital records (NOT hospital copy)
- ✓Permanent Resident Card or EAD
SSN, residency & name
- ✓Social Security card, W-2, or pay stub with full 9-digit SSN
- ✓Two proofs of Kansas residency dated within 90 days
- ✓Name change docs if applicable — certified marriage certificate or court order
Suspended license in Kansas
Kansas charges $50-$100 for reinstatement and offers a relatively short DUI suspension of 30 days minimum if the driver participates in the Ignition Interlock Program. SR-22 is typically required for 3 years. An IID is required for participation in the Ignition Interlock Program.
DUI suspension key facts — Kansas
- Suspension length: 30 days-1 year (1st offense)
- Reinstatement fee: $50-$100
- SR-22 requirement: 1 year (minimum — typically 3 years)
- Issuing authority: Kansas DOR (Department of Revenue — Driver Control Bureau)
For complex situations — out-of-state violations, multiple suspensions, or document barriers — our specialists know the exact Kansas reinstatement process.
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