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kansas drivers license renewal - KS

Renew your Kansas Drivers license. Prepare all your DMV info. Get all the forms, rules and steps required for your KS drivers license renewal. There are two different options in which to renew your license in Kansas. They are the following: By Mail or personally at a DMV office. Every driver has the option of showing up in person to any kansas dmv office. The option of renewing via mail is only valid if you meet all of the required conditions, which we will clearly describe below. Your other alternative is to use our site and download your checklist. We’ll supply you with all of the necessary forms, rules, and steps. Please continue reading below to get started with your Kansas license renewal.

Kansas Drivers License Renewal Information

Expiration Date

Kansas boasts one of the nations most advanced licenses. Its technology includes the use of ultra violet images and holograms. Every driver renewing will get this new redesigned license design. The expiration date of your license will always fall on your birth date. If you are over twenty one (21) years but less than sixty five (65), your first non commercial license will be valid for six (6) years. If you are sixty (65) or older your license will be valid for a total of four (4) years.

If you are under 21, your license will expire on your 21st birthday. However, as of July 1 2007, a House Bill was passed which allows all drivers who are tuning 21 to have an automatic forty five (45) days extension on their expiring driver's license. Please print out this Rule in case you have any issues with by an officer.

Finally, please remember that you must carry your license on you, at all times while driving. 

Renewal Notice

You will receive a renewal notice via mail thirty (30) days before the expiration of your drivers license. The KS DMV will mail the renewal notice to the address on file. If you have moved to a new address please update your address with the DMV. Note: It is always your responsibility to renew on time even though you did not receive a notice.

When To Renew

It’s best if you renew your driver’s license on time. If you would like to prepare before its expiration date, Kansas will allow you to renew your license one (1) year before it expires. However, if you are under the age of 21, you will only be allowed to renew on your 21st birthday.

Expired License

If your license is currently expired, do not drive. You will be ticketed for driving with an expired license. Driving without a valid license is against the law. If your license has been expired, you will need to pay a late fee of $1.00 and you could be asked to retake the driving test. A suspended license due to an alcohol charge will be subject to pay a fee of at least $100 plus a $25 exam fee, to get your license reinstated. 

Renew Kansas Drivers License Online

The Kansas department of motor vehicles does not allow drivers to renew online at this moment.

Kansas Drivers License Renew by Mail

The mail option is only valid to either process your renewal or to ask for an extension. However, not everyone can renew their license by mail. You may ONLY use the renew via mail option if you are currently in the military AND are currently out of state. If you are not in the military and are currently temporarily out of state, your only option is to apply for a six (6) month extension. 

Requirements to Renew By Mail or To Apply for Extension

  • Your picture must be stored inside the Kansas DMV's system. In other words, your expiring license must be of a photo type.
  • Only drivers who are residents of Kansas and U.S. citizens (legal permanent residents) may apply by mail.

Steps for Out of State Renewal By Mail - Non Military drivers

  1. Important: Non military drivers may only apply by mail for a 6 month extension. 
  2. If you are twenty (21) or older: If you are under twenty (21) years of age:
  3. Please check the top box that says "Extension". Write down your current out of state address, name, and birth date. You will also need your Social Security Number.
  4. Note: You will not be required to pay a fee in order to file for a 6 month extension.

Steps for Out of State Renewal By Mail - Military drivers and Dependents

  1. Important: Military drivers(and dependents) may apply by mail for either a renewal OR a 6 month extension. 
  2. If you are twenty (21) or older: If you are under twenty (21) years of age:
  3. For extensions, please check the top box that says "Extension". For renewals, check the box that says "Renewal". Write down your current out of state address, name, and birth date. You will also need your Social Security Number.
  4. If you elect to Renew your license you will need to send payment for the COST of your new license. You will not be required to pay a fee in order to file a 6 month extension.
  5. You must send a photocopy of your current expiring license and you copy of your military active duty papers.
  6. Note: You will not be required to pay a fee in order to file for a 6 month extension.


Please mail all forms to the following address:

DMV
PO Box 2188
Topeka, KS 66601-2188

For questions regarding your driver's license, please contact the DMV at the following location and phone numbers (8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Monday through Friday)

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

Phone: 785-296-3963 - Fax: 785-296-0691 - Hearing Impaired: 785-296-3613 - Email: dl@kdor.ks.gov

Renew Kansas Drivers License In Person

If you do not wish or do not meet the qualifications to renew by mail, this is your final option. 

Requirements to Renew In Person

  1. Find a local kansas dmv office location.
  2. Bring your renewal notice (which was sent via mail).
  3. Be sure you to bring your current drivers license or ID as it will serve as Proof of Identity. If you do not have your expiring license, you must read carefully and produce documents from the following Proof Of Identity list.
  4. You must show proof of Kansas Residency. The renewal notice which was sent via mail can serve to satisfy this requirement.  If you do not have your renewal notice, you must read carefully and produce documents from the following Proof Of Identity list.
  5. You must give your Social Security Number. 
  6. You must pass a Vision Test which can be administered at the DMV office. Your other option is to have your own eye care specialist perform the test and then have him/her fill out the following Vision Form .
  7. You will be required to pass an open book written exam. You may download and study the Kansas Driver's Manual to brush up on the laws. 
  8. Your signature and picture will be recorded and taken.
  9. Pay the required FEE for your license renewal. If your license has expired you will need to pay an additional late fee of $1.00.

You will be issued your newly renewed Kansas drivers license. As a final note, please remember that by Kansas law you cannot carry both an ID and a driver's license. If you have both, you will be asked to surrender one of them. 

Kansas Drivers License Renewal Documents

When going in person to your nearest DMV office, please have the following documents with you.

  • Your current drivers license. If you do not have your expiring license, please bring the required documents from the  Proof Of Identity list.
  • The renewal notice which was sent via mail will serve as Proof of Residency and Proof of Principal Residence.  If you do not have your renewal notice, please bring the required documents from this List.
  • Your Social Security Number.

Auto Insurance

Car insurance is a requirement by law in Kansas. Please visit our auto insurance guide for a comparison of rates.

 

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