How Much Does a Kansas
Driver's License Cost?
A Kansas driver's license costs $26 and lasts 6 years. Below are all 8 official fees from the Kansas Division of Vehicles.
Kansas License Costs at a Glance
- Permit + first license (approx.)
- $36
- License valid for
- 6 years
- About $4.33 per year
- Replacement
- $10
- REAL ID
- No extra cost
At $26, Kansas's license fee is lower than in 35 other states. The national median is $34.
📊Official Kansas Division of Vehicles Fees
From the Kansas Division of Vehicles fee schedule. Verify current amounts before paying.
| Item | Amount |
|---|---|
| Class C Driver's License (6 year, under 65) | $26.00 total, including the photo fee |
| Class C Driver's License (4 year, 65+) | $18.00 |
| Instruction Permit | $10.00 total, including the photo fee |
| Restricted License (Farm Permit) | $2.00 |
| REAL ID upgrade | No additional cost |
| Replacement License | $10.00 |
| Driver Education (state-approved school) | $200–$500 (varies by provider) |
| Photo fee | $8.00 |
🗓️When You Pay Each Fee in Kansas
- 1
Apply for an Instruction Permit at 14 or 15
Visit any Kansas Driver License office with your parent/guardian, required documents, and $10 fee ($2 plus the $8 photo fee).
- 2
Receive the Restricted Class C License at 16
Pay the $2 license fee + $8 photo fee.
- 3
Upgrade to Full Class C at 17
Standard 6-year renewal cycle begins ($26 including the photo fee); restrictions lift completely. Drivers 65+ renew every 4 years for $18.
How much does a Kansas driver's license cost?
A Class C license is $26 including the photo fee (6-year, under 65) or $18 (4-year, 65+). The Instruction Permit and Restricted License are each $2 plus an $8 photo fee. Replacement licenses are $10. Optional Driver Education is $200–$500 at private schools. Kansas's licensing fees are among the lowest in the U.S.
🗺️Kansas Compared With Neighboring States
You must be a resident to get a state's license, but if you live near a border, here is how Kansas's fees compare.
🚚Moving to Kansas With a License?
New Kansas residents must transfer their license within 90 days. Visit any Kansas Driver License office with your old license, identity documents, SSN, and 2 KS residency documents. The vision test is required; the written and drive tests are typically waived for valid U.S. licenses in good standing. Out-of-country licenses require both the written and drive test.
Transfer deadlines in every state →Budgeting Beyond the Division of Vehicles Fee
The figures above are Kansas's official fees. Driver education, behind-the-wheel lessons, and insurance can cost more than the license itself.
Estimate your total Kansas cost
The official fees above are only part of the bill. Add your age, REAL ID, driver education and retests to see a realistic total for Kansas.
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