{"state":"Kansas","code":"KS","slug":"kansas","questionCount":211,"manual":"Kansas Driving Handbook","manualUrl":"https://www.ksrevenue.gov/pdf/dlhb.pdf","examFormat":{"questions":25,"passing":20,"totalQuestions":25,"passingPercent":80},"keyFacts":[{"id":"test-fee","label":"Knowledge test fee","value":"$3 first examination fee; waived for applicants using an accepted driver-education form.","sourceUrl":"https://www.ksrevenue.gov/pdf/dmvlicfees.pdf","verifiedAt":"2026-10-05"}],"documents":{"applicantScope":"First Kansas regular Class C instruction permit for U.S.-citizen residents age 14 or older with an assigned Social Security number. Includes teens and adults under the original-credential document checklist; excludes farm permits, school-issued driver-education permits, noncitizens and license transfers.","items":[{"label":"Bring one List A document proving identity, birth date and citizenship","detail":"Use a state vital-statistics birth certificate, unexpired U.S. passport/passport card, naturalization or citizenship certificate, or Consular Report of Birth Abroad.","who":"all","group":"identity","sourceUrl":"https://www.ksrevenue.gov/dovproof.html"},{"label":"Bring original documents","detail":"Faxed, photocopied, electronic or laminated copies are not accepted.","who":"all","group":"identity","sourceUrl":"https://www.ksrevenue.gov/dovproof.html"},{"label":"Bring legal name-change evidence if documents differ","detail":"Use government marriage, divorce restoring the name, adoption or court name-change documents.","who":"all","group":"identity","sourceUrl":"https://www.ksrevenue.gov/dovproof.html"},{"label":"Bring any out-of-state permit or ID you already hold","detail":"Bring the original credential, or a motor-vehicle record/report or clearance letter dated within 30 days.","who":"all","group":"identity","sourceUrl":"https://www.ksrevenue.gov/dovproof.html"},{"label":"Bring one document with your current name and SSN","detail":"Use your Social Security card, current W-2/1099 or current pay stub with the number.","who":"all","group":"ssn","sourceUrl":"https://www.ksrevenue.gov/dovproof.html"},{"label":"Bring two Kansas residency proofs","detail":"Both must show your current name and Kansas physical address, not a PO box. Utility evidence must be within two months. A minor without their own proof may use a parent, stepparent or guardian’s certification, two address proofs and ID.","who":"all","group":"residency","sourceUrl":"https://www.ksrevenue.gov/dovproof.html"},{"label":"Applicants under 16: bring a parent or guardian with photo ID","detail":"Parental approval is required at ages 14 and 15. The instruction-permit rules do not require it at age 16 or older.","who":"under18","group":"minor","sourceUrl":"https://www.ksrevenue.gov/dovproof.html"},{"label":"If you completed driver education, bring the completion form","detail":"Driver education is not required for this permit. An accepted course-completion certificate can replace the written test.","who":"all","group":"education","sourceUrl":"https://www.ksrevenue.gov/dovgdl.html"},{"label":"Bring payment for the regular learner permit","detail":"The official fee chart lists $10 including the photo fee.","who":"all","group":"fee","sourceUrl":"https://www.ksrevenue.gov/pdf/dmvlicfees.pdf"},{"label":"Pass the vision and required knowledge test","detail":"A road test is not listed for an instruction permit.","who":"all","group":"vision","sourceUrl":"https://www.ksrevenue.gov/dovgdl.html"}],"sourceUrl":"https://www.ksrevenue.gov/dovproof.html","verifiedAt":"2026-10-05"},"lastReviewed":"2026-10-05","urls":{"hub":"https://qualityspace.com/dmv/states/kansas","practiceTest":"https://qualityspace.com/dmv/states/kansas/practice-test","handbook":"https://qualityspace.com/dmv/states/kansas/handbook","factsJson":"https://qualityspace.com/dmv/states/kansas/facts.json"}}