Reviewed and updated October 22, 2026 by the SearchSystems.net editorial team. Every fact on this page was read that day from the Division of Vehicles' own pages and its driver license location data and, where named, the Kansas Highway Patrol's pages and the Kansas statutes, and the official page each fact came from is linked where it appears.
The Kansas DMV in one place: who does what, license and ID fees, titles, registration, the inspection and plates, the 112 driver license offices with their hours, and all 53 guides.
In this guide: Who does what in Kansas, Kansas driver licenses, ID cards and REAL ID, Vehicle titles, registration, the inspection and plates, Offices, hours and holidays, Every Kansas DMV guide on SearchSystems, Questions people ask about the Kansas DMV
Who does what in Kansas
Kansas splits driver and vehicle work between the state and the counties. The Department of Revenue's Division of Vehicles issues licenses, permits, ID cards and REAL ID and gives the tests at the offices in its driver license office directory, with the county treasurers renewing and replacing licenses as its agents in most counties. The 105 county treasurers title and register vehicles, issue the plates and collect the property tax under the Division's titles, tags and registration page, and the Kansas Highway Patrol gives the MVE-1 identification inspection a vehicle with an out of state title needs on its VIN inspection page. Renewals run online through iKan.
Start with the Kansas driver license office list for a license counter, the registration guide for the county treasurer's side, the VIN inspection guide for a vehicle brought in, the farm permit guide for a young driver on a farm, and the new resident guide after a move.
Kansas driver licenses, ID cards and REAL ID
The Division's credential fee chart, read October 22, 2026, prices a Class C renewal at $26 for a driver aged 21 to 64, an $18 issuance fee plus the $8 photo fee, and $20 from age 65; a first Class C license with testing is $29, or $23 from 65, and a Class A or B renewal $32. An ID card is $22, or $18 at 65 or with a disability, a learner's permit $10, a CDL renewal $26 before endorsements, a replacement license $16 and a replacement ID $12, adding REAL ID to a valid credential $8, and a renewal after the expiry date carries a $1 late fee.
A driver who moves in has 90 days after establishing residency to exchange the old license under the Division's license questions, which also say the card arrives by mail in 14 to 20 days and can take 45, that a replacement is $16 for a license and $12 for an ID, and that a change to an existing credential is $8.
A valid out of state license needs the vision test only under the Division's first license page, while an expired one takes the written and drive tests again; a renewal can be done up to one year before expiry under the renewal page, in person at a full service office or a treasurer counter that renews, a CDL at a full service office only. REAL ID, on the Division's REAL ID page, takes proof of lawful presence, the Social Security number, two proofs of a Kansas address dated within the last year and the name change record, originals only. The license guide, the REAL ID guide, the ID card guide and the fee guide take each of those in turn for Kansas.
Online, the Division's iKan page renews a full license, an ID card and a CDL for drivers 21 and older, and its appointment page puts the online renewal age at 21 to 64 while its Q-Flow page says 21 to 50; the online services guide sets out what each channel takes.
Vehicle titles, registration, the inspection and plates
A Kansas title costs $10 under the Division's title questions, with $3 more for a repossession title, and is applied for at the county treasurer in the county where the vehicle is garaged within 60 days of the purchase; a title with no lien arrives in 10 to 40 days, a vehicle brought into Kansas is titled once it has been in the state 90 days, and the state has no safety or emissions inspection.
The annual registration fee is set by K.S.A. 8-143: $30 for a passenger vehicle of 4,500 pounds or less and $40 above that, $16 for a motorcycle and $30 for an all-electric one, and for the fuel types $70 for an electric hybrid, $100 for a plug-in hybrid and $165 for an all-electric vehicle, with a $1 penalty for each month a fee is paid late; the county adds the property tax, which the treasurer quotes.
A vehicle with an out of state title is inspected by the Kansas Highway Patrol before the treasurer sees it, $20 for a regular inspection and $25 for a salvage inspection under the Patrol's inspection questions, the fee collected by the treasurer with the title when the inspection is done at a Patrol station.
A replacement title is $10, adding a lien $11.50 and both together $21.50 on the Division's TR-720B form, which the treasurer takes only when no lien is on the record.
Proof of insurance for each vehicle is shown at every registration under the proof of insurance page, and since January 2024 the standard embossed plates are being replaced at renewal under the Division's plate replacement page, the new plate mailed within 30 days. The title guide, the registration guide, the VIN inspection guide and the plate guide set out the paperwork.
Offices, hours and holidays
The Division's location data, read October 22, 2026, carries 112 driver license offices with license services in 101 counties, 40 of them the state's own full service offices and 72 county treasurer counters acting for the Division; 71 have a weekly table, 0 open on Saturday, and the treasurer counters without a table carry the Division's own hours entry, often the word "Call".
11 offices run on Q-Flow, appointments get priority everywhere, and titles and plates are the county treasurer's. Every office is on the Kansas driver license office list with its test schedules and the Division's note.
Every Kansas DMV guide on SearchSystems
Each guide below is written from the Kansas Division of Vehicles' own pages, the Kansas Highway Patrol's pages and the Kansas statutes, and names the date its facts were read. There are 53 of them.
Licenses and IDs 12 guides
- Choosing and maintaining Kansas driving privilegesIdentify the Kansas licensing route that matches your age, experience and vehicle before beginning an application.
- Putting together a complete Kansas license applicationOrganize the correct originals and licensing history before the examiner begins your Kansas application.
- Renewing a Kansas Driver License Before It ExpiresMatch the renewal route to your age, credential, medical requirements, and previous renewal method.
- Obtaining a Kansas Replacement Driver LicenseUse replacement documents that prove your identity and confirm the address where the new credential can arrive.
- Getting a Kansas Nondriver Identification CardA Kansas ID provides a state credential for residents who are not using a valid Kansas driver license.
- Applying for or Keeping a Kansas REAL IDCheck the gold star, the document status, and the evidence needed for your Kansas credential transaction.
- Using Kansas Digital Services Without Confusing Them With a LicenseKansas offers mobile credential transactions through iKan; verify any claim that a phone display replaces the issued license.
- Updating Kansas Credential Names and AddressesChoose a record update or a new credential, and document any legal name change in the correct order.
- Proving Identity, Lawful Presence, and Kansas ResidenceBuild a document packet that establishes your eligibility without confusing identity, immigration status, and address evidence.
- Managing a Kansas License With a Limited Lawful-Presence TermTrack the authorized-stay dates, verification process, and state credential expiration as separate parts of your application.
- Managing Kansas Credentials During Military Service and SeparationUse the military service procedure that matches your duty status, location, credential request, and vehicle tax circumstances.
- Earning Motorcycle Driving Privileges in KansasChoose the Kansas motorcycle examination or approved-course route, then confirm the class and restrictions printed on your credential.
Teens, seniors and testing 7 guides
- Using a Kansas instruction permit correctlyA Kansas permit creates supervised practice authority whose conditions depend on the applicant’s age and vehicle.
- Moving through Kansas teen driving privilegesTrack the permit, supervised hours and restrictions separately as a Kansas teenager gains driving experience.
- Taking the Kansas Written and Road ExaminationsPrepare your documents, knowledge, and vehicle before your Kansas testing appointment.
- Choosing and Completing Kansas Driver EducationCheck state approval, course components, and the licensing result before paying for Kansas driving lessons.
- Maintaining Kansas Driving Privileges as You AgePlan the shorter renewal cycle, resolve vision questions early, and use the state review process when driving ability changes.
- Responding to a Kansas Medical or Vision ReviewComplete the requested clinical evidence and understand the agency decision before changing how you drive.
- Applying Kansas’s agricultural driving permit rulesVerify the qualifying farm, required certification and age-specific travel rules before relying on a Kansas farm permit.
Vehicles, titles and plates 11 guides
- Complete a Kansas Title Transfer, Lien Release, or Duplicate RequestMatch the title procedure to the ownership change, financing status, and documents actually available before filing with a Kansas county treasurer.
- Kansas Vehicle Registration Through Your County TreasurerBring the ownership papers, insurance, inspection evidence when required, and tax information to the county where the vehicle is garaged.
- Choose, Display, and Transfer a Kansas License PlateKansas plate choices depend on vehicle type, eligibility, and the county registration record, with separate rules for personalization and transfers.
- Transfer a Kansas Vehicle and Document the Sale CorrectlyPrepare the title, resolve financing, remove your plate, and keep the evidence needed for a Kansas sale report or replacement-vehicle tax claim.
- Transferring a Kansas Vehicle After Its Owner DiesIdentify the recorded ownership and estate authority before choosing the Kansas transfer paperwork.
- Resolving Kansas Ownership Gaps Without Assuming a Bond ShortcutUse the Kansas replacement, ownership-affidavit, court-order, or limited commercial procedure that fits the vehicle’s actual history.
- Documenting a Kansas Vehicle Lien SaleChoose the procedure that matches the repair, towing, storage, or security interest behind the claim.
- Choosing the Correct Kansas Damage-Title ProcessIdentify the damage classification before repairing, buying, moving, or disposing of a Kansas vehicle with a salvage-related ownership document.
- Preparing an Imported Vehicle for Kansas Title ReviewConfirm the ownership papers, vehicle identification, inspection route, and county requirements before relying on an overseas vehicle for Kansas road use.
- Documenting and Titling a Kansas Assembled VehiclePlan the parts records and Highway Patrol examination before a Kansas kit, reconstructed vehicle, or homemade trailer is ready for registration.
- Titling and Registering a Motorcycle in KansasConfirm the machine's classification, ownership papers, insurance, and county registration before riding.
Registration, fees and inspections 8 guides
- Renew a Kansas Plate and Resolve County Registration ProblemsUse the expiration shown on the Kansas registration record, verify insurance and delivery information, and choose an available renewal method.
- Recover Missing Kansas Vehicle Registration ItemsIdentify whether the problem is a lost plate, missing decal, damaged receipt, or an undelivered replacement before asking the county to correct it.
- Budgeting for Kansas Licensing and Vehicle TransactionsSeparate credential charges, vehicle registration components, taxes, records, and specialty services before estimating a Kansas transaction.
- Paying and Requesting Refunds for Kansas Driver and Vehicle ServicesMatch each payment or refund request to the office and program that handled the original Kansas transaction.
- Meet Kansas Liability, PIP, and Uninsured Motorist RequirementsKansas personal auto policies combine required liability protection with personal injury and uninsured or underinsured motorist coverage.
- Applying for and Using Kansas Accessible Parking CredentialsChoose the Kansas parking credential that fits the certified need and keep its personal identification and renewal requirements current.
- Handle Kansas Nonuse, Insurance Changes, and Return to ServiceKansas distinguishes a full-year non-use affidavit from a nonhighway title, so choose the procedure that matches how the vehicle will be kept.
- Preparing for a Kansas Vehicle Identification InspectionSelect the inspection category and collect ownership and repair records before moving the vehicle.
Suspensions, DUI and records 7 guides
- Understanding the Kansas Alcohol License OrderRead the suspension, interlock period, and separate commercial or court obligations as distinct parts of a Kansas alcohol case.
- Requesting a Kansas Administrative Alcohol HearingAct on the service date and written hearing instructions before organizing the evidence for a Kansas alcohol-related license case.
- Resolving Each Kansas License WithdrawalUse the state record and each agency order to identify what must be cleared before Kansas driving privileges can be restored.
- Understanding Kansas Violation Counts and Habitual-Violator RulesReview the actual conviction history and statutory action instead of assigning an invented point value to Kansas tickets.
- Choosing and Reading the Correct Kansas Driving RecordIdentify whether you need a status check, ordinary motor vehicle record, certified copy, or clearance letter before ordering Kansas records.
- Reporting a Kansas Crash and Obtaining the RecordMeet the immediate reporting duties, identify the investigating agency, and request the specific Kansas crash documents needed afterward.
- Choosing the Correct Kansas Restricted-Privilege ProcessMatch the restriction application to the reason for the Kansas withdrawal and wait for the written approval that defines permitted driving.
Commercial, trucks and special vehicles 7 guides
- Planning a Kansas CDL From Vehicle Class to IssuanceMatch your Kansas commercial credential to the vehicle, cargo, training record, medical category, and tests needed for the work.
- Adding the Kansas Commercial Privileges Your Assignment RequiresReview the cargo, passengers, and test equipment before choosing Kansas CDL endorsements or arranging removal of a restriction.
- Keeping a Kansas Commercial Medical Record CurrentChoose the correct Kansas self-certification category and verify that the examiner’s electronic result reaches the driving record before expiration.
- Preparing a Kansas Truck Assignment Beyond the CDL CardCheck the driver, vehicle documents, cargo, route, and employer responsibilities before a Kansas commercial trip begins.
- Registering Commercial Trucks and Trailers in KansasMatch the carrier account, operating weight, trailer ownership, and travel area before requesting plates.
- Register and Operate a Boat in KansasKansas registers powered and sailing vessels through Wildlife and Parks, while trailer titles and registration follow separate vehicle procedures.
- Own and Use an Off-Highway Vehicle in KansasClassify the machine correctly, obtain its Kansas nonhighway title when required, and check the specific road or land rules before riding.
Offices, online services and new residents 1 guide
Public records beside the Kansas DMV
The Kansas DMV holds licenses and titles, not court cases, arrests or deeds; those are public records kept by other offices, and SearchSystems covers them for the whole state: Kansas court records, how an arrest is recorded in Kansas, deeds and property in Kansas, finding a person in Kansas, running a background check in Kansas and the Kansas public records law, all from the Kansas public records index.
Court cases, jail bookings and deeds are kept county by county. The largest in Kansas: Johnson, Sedgwick, Shawnee, Wyandotte, Douglas, Leavenworth, Riley and Butler.
Questions people ask about the Kansas DMV
Who runs the DMV in Kansas?
The Department of Revenue's Division of Vehicles for licenses, ID cards and tests at its own offices, with the county treasurers renewing licenses as its agents and titling and registering vehicles, and the Highway Patrol inspecting vehicles brought in from other states.
How much is a Kansas driver license in 2026?
$26 for a Class C renewal at ages 21 to 64 and $29 for a first Class C license with testing on the Division's fee chart, $20 and $23 from age 65, with $16 for a replacement and $10 for a learner's permit.
How much does a Kansas title cost?
$10 at the county treasurer, $3 more for a repossession title, applied for within 60 days of the purchase, with the Highway Patrol's $20 inspection first for a vehicle on an out of state title.
What is the registration fee in Kansas?
$30 a year for a passenger vehicle of 4,500 pounds or less and $40 above that under K.S.A. 8-143, $16 for a motorcycle, $70 for an electric hybrid, $100 for a plug-in hybrid and $165 for an all-electric vehicle, plus the county's property tax.
How long does a new Kansas resident have?
90 days after establishing residency to exchange the license, and the vehicle is titled and registered at the county treasurer once it has been in Kansas 90 days, after the Highway Patrol's MVE-1 inspection.
Do I need an appointment at a Kansas driver license office?
The Division says customers with appointments receive priority; the offices in ten cities, Wichita with two, use Q-Flow for a walk-in ticket or a virtual line, many treasurer counters ask for a call first, and renewals for drivers 21 and older run through iKan.