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Renewing Your Kansas Driver’s License

To renew a Kansas driver’s license you must provide proof of identity, social security number, proof of Kansas residency and proof of your principal residence address. Proof of identity could be the expiring driver's license. If you do not have the expiring driver's license, you must provide something else as proof of identity. Click here for a complete list of acceptable identity documents. Proof of Kansas residency and principal residence address could be the Renewal card you received in the mail providing it shows your "principal residence" address not just a mailing address. If you do not receive the renewal card in the mail, you must provide something else as proof of Kansas residency and principal address. Click here for a list of acceptable documents.

You must pass a vision exam and an open book written examination, pay the applicable fee, and have a new photograph and signature captured. The vision exam can be done in our office or the vision form can be completed by your vision specialist.

You must appear in person at a full service driver’s license office or county treasurer location that offers renewal service – click here for a list of driver’s license office locations. If you are a CDL holder you can only renew in a full service driver’s license office.

You can renew up to one year in advance unless you are less than 21 years of age. If you are less than 21, click here for more information.

Renewing, Extending or Replacing your Driver's License Out of State

To process anything through the mail you must have a current driver's license photo in our database. You must also be a Kansas resident and a United States citizen or legal immigrant with permanent resident status.

Active duty military members and their dependents stationed outside of Kansas may obtain a replacement of their Kansas driver's license, obtain a six month extension on their Kansas driver's license, or renew their Kansas driver's license through the mail.

Non-military persons out of the state or out of the country may obtain a replacement of their valid Kansas driver's license or obtain a six month extension on their expiring Kansas driver's license, but only if they are a Kansas resident and United States citizen or are a legal immigrant with permanent resident status.

Applicants under the age of 21 are handled differently than those 21 and older. Click here for more information on applicants under the age of 21.

Please review the following forms and select the category that describes your situation. Print the form, fill it out and send it in with the appropriate documents and fees - Please note - With the exception of those applying for a six month extension, everyone pays the photo fee. If you are renewing your driver's license you are not required to pay the exam fee.

Forms for Applicants age 21 or older

Forms for Applicants under the age of 21

Your new driver's license will be returned to the address you provide. If you have additional questions please call 785-296-3963 , or email us at dl@kdor.ks.gov

Driver's License Proof of Identity

Acceptable Documentation

All original applicants must present one item from list A, a second item from list A, B, C or D, proof of residency and proof of principle residence address. Applicants that were not born in the US or those that are not American citizens must provide proof of lawful presence from list B, a second item from list C or D, proof of residency and proof of principle residence address.

All applicants for renewal must present the expiring license or ID card and at least one item from list E for proof of residency and proof of principle residence address. If they do not have the driver's license or ID card, they must present items as though they are an applicant for a replacement driver's license or ID card.

All applicants for a replacement driver's license or ID card must present at least two items from list A, B, C or D for proof of identity, and at least one item from list E for proof of residency and proof of principle residence address.

A Social Security number is required from all applicants; however, it will not be used as the driver license or identification card number. If a Social Security number cannot be provided, documentation from list B, proving lawful presence will be required along with proof of residency and proof of principle residence address. All documents presented must be the original or a certified copy; no photocopies will be accepted.

PLEASE NOTE - An out of state license is acceptable as a second form of ID, but not as proof of your legal name and date of birth. Visit the National Center for Health Statistics for information on obtaining birth certificates, marriage licenses, and divorce decrees from each state.

A) Documentation for American Citizens or persons born in the United States:

  1. Certified U.S. birth certificate (federal, state, county, Dept. of Justice)
  2. Birth Certificate from a U.S. territory (Puerto Rico, Guam, US Virgin Islands, and US Samoa)
  3. U. S. Passport or Passport Card - not expired
  4. U. S. Military ID - not expired (active duty, dependent, retired, reserve or National Guard)
  5. Certified Order of Adoption-original U.S. document
  6. Certificate of Naturalization with intact photo (Form N-550, N-570 or N-578)or Certificate of U.S. Citizenship (Form N-560, N-561 or N-645)
  7. U.S. military Common Access Card with photo, DOB, name and branch of service
  8. U.S. government-issued Consular Report of Birth Abroad

B) Documentation for those not born in the US or those that are not American Citizens:

  1. Valid foreign passport with I-94 or valid "Processed for I-551" stamp with a mandated departure date greater than 60 days in the future - No Border Crossing Cards
  2. I-94 with refugee status (passport not required)
  3. Valid I-551 Resident Alien/Permanent resident card
  4. Valid photo Employment Authorization (issued by U.S. Dept. of Justice)

C) Documentation for Proof of name change:

  1. Certified marriage certificate, U.S., city, county, state issued
  2. Certified divorce decree, U.S. with official signature
  3. Certified court order of name change, U.S. only
  4. Certified court order of adoption
  5. Marriage certificate from a foreign country - If not in English, the certificate must be translated

D) Additional Documentation to apply for a replacement Kansas DL or ID card:

  1. Valid motor vehicle registration with signature
  2. Selective Service Card with signature
  3. Valid life insurance card or policy
  4. Valid health insurance card or policy
  5. Kansas Vehicle title
  6. Diploma or GED
  7. Valid Kansas school or college identification card with photograph; or, commercially produced school yearbook with photo less than three years old
  8. Professional license
  9. Medicare identification card
  10. Student identification card
  11. Employee identification card
  12. Parole documents
  13. Medical records
  14. Kansas voter registration card
  15. Photo DL or ID previously issued by Kansas or any other state
  16. A copy of any federal or state income tax return bearing the signature of the person
  17. An identification certificate issued by the department of corrections to an offender under the supervision of the secretary of corrections

E) Documents for Proof of Kansas Residency and/or Proof of Residence Address - must be in the name of the applicant.

  1. Kansas school forms; such as tuition invoices, receipts, class schedules, report cards, DE-99, or transcripts with the applicant's Kansas residence address; or, school, college or university records containing the student's name and Kansas residence address and valid school or college identification card with photograph
  2. Utility bills that display a Kansas residence address
  3. Kansas property tax bill or receipt indicating a Kansas residence address
  4. Kansas mortgage documents or homeowner insurance documents for a Kansas residence or proof of Kansas home ownership with a Kansas residence address
  5. W-2 Form not more than 18 months old with the applicant’s name and Kansas residence address
  6. Valid Kansas Motor Vehicle registration
  7. Proof of Kansas public assistance with a Kansas residence address
  8. Residential rental and/or lease agreement with a Kansas residence address; credit card statement with residence address issued within the last 90 days; checking or savings account statement within 60 days
  9. Payroll check stub issued within the last two months with imprinted residence address
  10. Original monthly bank statement not more than two months old issued by a bank with Kansas residence address
  11. Utility bill, not more than two months old, issued to the applicant (Cellular phone and pager bills are not acceptable)
  12. Current automobile, life or home owners insurance bill that includes the name and residence address of applicant (cards or policies are not accepted)
  13. Copies of school records/transcripts from a Kansas school in which the applicant is currently attending
  14. Driver's license, learner's permit, DMV issued identification card with photo, or renewal notice; displaying the applicant's current residence address
  15. U.S. Postal Service change of address confirmation form or postmarked U.S. marked mail with forwarding address label (must display applicant's name)
  16. Letter from social welfare institution (homeless shelter, battered women's shelter, halfway house, group home, orphanage, etc) stating applicant is resident of facility
  17. An identification certificate issued by the department of corrections to an offender under the supervision of the secretary of corrections containing a residence address verification