What to Bring to the Kansas DMV for Your Permit Test
Don't get sent home. Here's the complete checklist — documents, fees, forms, and what to leave at home.
Before You Go
- →Check the specific office hours as some close early on Wednesdays
- →Call ahead to see if you need an appointment or if it's first-come, first-served
- →Have your parent or guardian ready to go with you
- →Study the Kansas Driver Handbook thoroughly before arriving
- →Arrive at least 15 minutes early to handle paperwork
- →Double-check that all documents are originals, not copies
- →Make sure your parent knows they must be there to sign
Required Documents
Proof of Identity (Primary Document)
- ✓U.S. Passport or Passport Card
- ✓Certified U.S. Birth Certificate
- ✓Permanent Resident Card (Green Card)
- ✓Certificate of Citizenship or Naturalization
- ✓Valid Kansas Driver License or ID Card
You must bring the original document; photocopies are not accepted for the primary identity proof.
Proof of Social Security Number
- ✓Social Security Card
- ✓W-2 Form
- ✓SSA-1099 Form
- ✓Pay Stub with full SSN
- ✓Military ID with SSN
If you don't have a card, bring a W-2 or pay stub. If you are not eligible for an SSN, you must bring a letter from the Social Security Administration stating ineligibility.
Proof of Kansas Residency
Bring 2 of these:
- ✓Utility bill (electric, water, gas) in parent's name
- ✓Bank statement with current address
- ✓School transcript or report card
- ✓Lease or mortgage statement
- ✓Parent's Kansas Driver License or ID (if address matches)
Kansas requires two different documents to prove residency if you want a REAL ID. If you are under 18, a parent's proof of residency usually suffices if they sign the consent form.
Parental / Guardian Consent (applicants under 18)
- ✓Parent or legal guardian must sign the application in person at the office
- ✓Parent must present their own valid ID
- ✓Legal guardians must bring court documents proving guardianship
- ✓Foster parents must bring specific foster care documentation
- ✓Single parents can sign alone if they have sole custody
The parent or guardian MUST appear with the teen at the office; they cannot just sign a form at home and mail it in.
Fees & Payment
$22
This fee covers the learner's permit application and the written test. If you fail the written test, you may need to pay a small re-test fee.
Accepted payment:
Forms
Application for Driver's License or Non-Driver ID Card (Form TR-100)
Available at: Available at the office or downloadable from the Kansas Department of Revenue website
Do not sign the form until you are in front of the DMV clerk; they need to witness your signature.
What NOT to Bring
- ✗Large backpacks or heavy bags (storage is limited)
- ✗Your own pen (use the one provided to avoid issues)
- ✗Friends or siblings who aren't applying (they can't wait inside)
- ✗Pets (service animals only)
- ✗Food or drinks (no eating in the testing area)
- ✗Electronic devices (phones must be silenced and put away during the test)
- ✗Expired or photocopied documents
At the Office
- →The written test is computer-based and takes about 30 minutes
- →You must pass the vision screening first before taking the written test
- →If you fail the written test, you can usually retake it the same day for a fee
- →You will get an interim paper permit immediately; the hard plastic card arrives by mail in 2-3 weeks
- →Listen carefully to the clerk's instructions on how to use your new permit (e.g., no driving alone)
Official Kansas Department of Revenue - Division of Vehicles info: www.ksrevenue.gov/dmv.html
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