Driver’s License

Required by K.S.A. 8-240 and K .S.A. 1324 (Effective 7/1/00)

Two of the following documents must be presented.

• One document must be from  list  A, and  the  second  document must  be from lists A, C, or D.
• If a valid  photo Driver’s License  (DL)  issued  by another state  is used,  a second document from  list  A, B, C, and D will be required.
• Applicants presenting foreign documents must  provide proof  of lawful presence from  list B, and a second document from list C or D.
• All documents presented must be the  original or a certified copy; no photocopies will be accepted.

A)  Documentation for  American Citizens or persons born  in the  United States:

1. Certified birth certificate (federal, state, county, Dept. of Justice, and Bureau of Indian Affairs)
2. U.S. passport
3. US Military ID (active duty, dependent, retired, reserve, or National Guard)
4. DD 214
5. Bureau  of Indian Affairs Tribal Identification Card
6. Certified Order  of Adoption
7. Certificate of Naturalization with  intact photo
8. Photo DL issued  by a U.S. state  ( if expired over  5 years  requires additional documentation)
9. Photo  ID issued  by a U.S. state (if expired requires additional documentation)

B)  Documentation for  any  other persons:

1. Valid  foreign passport with  I-94 or valid “Processed  for I-551” stamp
2. I-94 with  refugee status (passport not  required)
3. Valid I-551INS Resident Alien/Permanent resident card, NO Border Crosser cards
4. Valid -688 (photo Temporary Resident) and I-688A, I-688B, and I -766 (photo Employment Authorization)
5. Valid  US Military ID (dependent)

C) Proof of name:

1. Certified marriage certificate, U.S., city, county, state, or foreign issued  (translation may  be required); no church documents allowed
2. Certified divorce decree, U.S. or foreign, with official signature (translation may  be required)
3. Certified court order of name  change, U.S. or foreign, with  official signature (translation may  be required)
4. Common Law certificate signed  by  both parties and notarized
5. Valid U.S. Military ID  (active duty, dependent, retired, reserve, and National Guard)
6. Bureau of Indian Affairs Tribal ID card
7. Certified court order of adoption
8. Photo DL or ID card  issued  by a U.S. state (if expired, requires additional documentation)

D)  Additional documentation to apply for  a replacement Kansas DL or ID card:

1. Valid motor vehicle  registration with signature
2. Valid motor vehicle  insurance card or policy
3. Selective Service Card with signature
4. Valid  life  insurance card  or policy
5. Valid  health insurance card  or policy
6. Valid Kansas  hunting or fishing license
7. Vehicle  title
8. Diploma
9. Professional license
10. Kansas welfare card with  photo and signature
11. Foreign DL (translation may  be required)
12. Parole documents
13. Baptismal certificate
14. Medical records
15. Kansas voter registration card
16. Church marriage certificate (not accepted to change name)
17. Photo DL issued  by a U.S. state  (if expired over  5 years, requires additional documentation)
18. Photo ID issued  by a U.S. state (if expired, requires additional documentation)
19. Foreign birth certificate (certified translation may  be required)
20. May recite recent driving history to satisfaction of Examiner

For more information, visit the following link:

• Driver’s License – Available Forms 
• Driver’s License – Frequently Asked Questions

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