Kansas Driver's Permit Requirements
Everything you need to get your Kansas learner's permit — age, fees, required documents, supervised-hours rules, and what happens after — summarized from the official DMV pages and linked to the 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.
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
Kansas GDL restrictions for new drivers
- 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
Documents you'll need
- Acceptable proof of identity
- Parental approval for applicants younger than 16 where Kansas requires it
- Driver education completion certificate for the age-15 restricted license path
- State-issued instruction permit held for at least 1 year before the age-15 and age-16 restricted-license steps
- 50-hour affidavit before age-16 less-restricted privileges or age-17 non-restricted licensing
The details
- Permit eligibility: Kansas instruction permits are available beginning at age 14
- Permit fee details: Kansas's credential fee chart lists the Regular Learners Permit total at $10.00
- License fee: $51 — Kansas's credential fee chart lists the Class C or M Under 21 total new-issuance fee with testing at $51.00
- Permit hold details: Kansas requires the state-issued instruction permit to be held 1 year before the age-15 and age-16 restricted-license steps
- Practice hour details: 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
- Knowledge test: 25 questions; 80% to pass; Web search: 25-question test, 20 correct (80%) to pass
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.
Where can I practice for the Kansas permit test?
Right here — take a free Kansas practice test in your browser, or get the free DMV Prep app for the full DMV-format experience with a readiness score.
