Kansas Driver's Permit Requirements
Everything you need to get your Kansas learner's permit — age, fees, documents for the written test, supervised-hours rules, and what the road test itself checks — summarized from the official DMV pages and linked to the source.
KansasDMVKansas Department of Revenue — Graduated Driver License Requirements for Teen DriversChecked 2026-07-13Official source
KansasDMVKansas Department of Revenue — Credential Fee ChartChecked 2026-08-12Official source
KansasDMVKansas Department of Revenue — Graduated Driver License Requirements for Teen DriversChecked 2026-07-13Official source
KansasDMVKansas Department of Revenue — Graduated Driver License Requirements for Teen DriversChecked 2026-07-13Official source
Last verified 2026-07-13 · Source: Kansas Department of Revenue — Graduated Driver License Requirements for Teen Drivers ↗
Fees and rules change — always confirm current requirements on the official page above before you go.
The Kansas licensing timeline
Each stage below carries what DMV itself publishes, the people it applies to, the page it came from, and the date we last checked it. Where The state agency publishes no figure, the card says so instead of guessing one.
1Eligibility
Minimum permit age14KansasDMVKansas Department of Revenue — Graduated Driver License Requirements for Teen DriversChecked 2026-07-13Official source
Kansas instruction permits are available beginning at age 14
2Documents
DMV lists these for the knowledge-test visit:
- Acceptable proof of identity
- Parental approval for applicants younger than 16 where Kansas requires it
The knowledge test and the permit itself are handled in the same visit.
KansasDMVKansas Department of Revenue — Graduated Driver License Requirements for Teen DriversChecked 2026-07-13Official source
3Required education
Kansas's own published steps name a training requirement:
- At 15, complete driver education and move to the restricted license path after holding the state-issued permit 1 year
KansasDMVKansas Department of Revenue — Graduated Driver License Requirements for Teen DriversChecked 2026-07-13Official source
4Application
Permit fee$10KansasDMVKansas Department of Revenue — Credential Fee ChartChecked 2026-08-12Official source
Kansas's credential fee chart lists the Regular Learners Permit total at $10.00
What the permit itself takes, once you pass:
- Driver education completion certificate, required for the age-15 restricted license step
- State-issued instruction permit held at least 1 year before the age-15 and age-16 restricted-license steps
- 50-hour supervised-driving affidavit, required before age-16 less-restricted or age-17 non-restricted licensing
5Knowledge test
Questions on the official testThe state agency does not publish thisKansasDMVKansas Department of Revenue — Graduated Driver License Requirements for Teen DriversChecked 2026-07-13Official source
Official passing scoreThe state agency does not publish thisKansasDMVKansas Department of Revenue — Graduated Driver License Requirements for Teen DriversChecked 2026-07-13Official source
Wait before a retakeThe state agency does not publish a verified retake waitKansasDMVKS official knowledge-test sourceChecked 2026-08-12Official source
6Permit restrictions
Permit validityThe state agency does not publish a verified validity periodKansasDMVKansas Department of Revenue — Graduated Driver License Requirements for Teen DriversChecked 2026-07-13Official source
Restrictions Kansas puts on a new driver:
- Permit supervision: Instruction permit holders must have a licensed adult age 21 or older in the front seat at all times
- Driver ed path: The age-15 restricted license requires driver education and a state-issued instruction permit held at least 1 year
- Less restricted hours: At age 16, less-restricted privileges allow driving from 5 a.m. to 9 p.m., plus travel to or from work, authorized school activities, religious activities, and anytime with a licensed adult age 21 or older
- Passenger rule: At age 16, no more than one non-sibling passenger under age 18 is allowed
- Wireless rule: Kansas teen drivers may not use wireless communication devices except to report illegal activity or summon medical or emergency help
KansasDMVKansas Department of Revenue — Graduated Driver License Requirements for Teen DriversChecked 2026-07-13Official source
7Supervised driving
Supervised driving for applicants under 1850 hoursKansasDMVKansas Department of Revenue — Graduated Driver License Requirements for Teen DriversChecked 2026-07-13Official source
Kansas requires a 50-hour affidavit before the age-16 less-restricted privileges and for the non-restricted license at age 17; the age-15 step requires at least 25 hours before moving up. That is a graduated-licensing rule — an applicant who is already 18 follows a different path, so check the official source below rather than assuming this figure is yours to meet.
8Road test
Minimum permit hold12 monthsKansasDMVKansas Department of Revenue — Graduated Driver License Requirements for Teen DriversChecked 2026-07-13Official source
Kansas requires the state-issued instruction permit to be held 1 year before the age-15 and age-16 restricted-license steps
9Full licence
Unrestricted driving age17KansasDMVKansas Department of Revenue — Graduated Driver License Requirements for Teen DriversChecked 2026-07-13Official source
Kansas lists the non-restricted driver's license at a minimum age of 17
How to get your permit in Kansas
- At 14+, bring acceptable proof of identity, get parental approval if required, and pass the vision and written tests to receive the Kansas instruction permit
- Hold the instruction permit with a licensed adult age 21+ in the front seat at all times
- At 15, complete driver education and move to the restricted license path after holding the state-issued permit 1 year
- Before age-16 less-restricted privileges, turn in the 50-hour affidavit and follow Kansas's 5 a.m. to 9 p.m. and passenger limits
- At 17, qualify for the non-restricted driver's license once Kansas's teen restrictions and affidavit requirements are satisfied
What is different about Kansas
Rules that are set by Kansas rather than nationally, and where they depart from what most states do. Compared against DMV Prep's verified rules for all 51 jurisdictions — unverified figures are left out of both sides of every comparison.
- Minimum permit age: 14 here. The most common minimum permit age is 15 (25 of 50 states we have verified).
- Minimum permit hold: 12 months here. The most common minimum permit hold is 6 months (33 of 46 states we have verified).
Frequently asked questions
How old do you have to be to get a permit in Kansas?
You can get a learner's permit in Kansas at 14. Kansas instruction permits are available beginning at age 14.
How much does a Kansas permit cost?
The Kansas permit fee is $10. Kansas's credential fee chart lists the Regular Learners Permit total at $10.00.
How long do you have to hold your permit in Kansas?
Kansas requires the state-issued instruction permit to be held 1 year before the age-15 and age-16 restricted-license steps.
How many practice driving hours does Kansas require?
Kansas requires 50 hours of supervised practice driving for applicants under 18. That is a graduated-licensing rule — an applicant who is already 18 follows a different path, so check the official source below rather than assuming this figure is yours to meet.
Where can I practice for the Kansas permit test?
Right here — take a free Kansas practice test, review every answer, and build readiness in your browser. The free DMV Prep app adds offline study and native reminders.
