Frequently Asked Questions
Vehicles - Driver's License
What are the special handling procedures for
applicants under the age of 21?
Visit our page containing Under 21 License
Information.
How do I add Motorcycle to my driver’s
license?
Provide acceptable proof of identity.
Pass a vision test, motorcycle written test, and a skill test on
a cycle, or complete an approved motorcycle Driver’s Ed course.
For a list of approved schools you may contact the Dept of Education
at (785) 296-8107 or obtain a list on their website.
How do I get a license to operate
a Motorized bicycle (Moped)?
Provide acceptable proof of identity.
Pass a vision test and written test.
What is considered a Motorized
Bicycle (Moped)?
Every device having two tandem wheels or three wheels, which may
be propelled by either human power or helper motor, or by both,
and which has - A motor which produces not more than 3.5 brake horsepower;
a cylinder capacity of not more than 130 cubic centimeters; an automatic
transmission; and the capability of a maximum design speed of no
more than 30 miles per hour.
Do I have to complete an approved
Drive Education course to get an age-restricted license?
Yes. There are no exceptions.
Does Kansas recognize on-line
Driver Education courses?
There are many on-line Driver Education courses being offered over
the Internet. Internet courses do not meet requirements for a Driver's
License in Kansas. The only programs that are approved by the State
of Kansas for Driver Education purposes are programs offered through
a local, accredited school district which have been approved by
the Department of Education. Please note: a certificate of
completion from an Internet Driver Education course will not be
accepted for licensure. If unsure whether or not a program has
been approved by the Department of Education you may contact the
Department of Education at (785) 296-8107 or the Kansas Division
of Vehicles at (785) 296-3963 or by email at: jpeterson@ksde.org.
My license is expiring and I’m out of
state, but I’m not active military or military dependent.
Is there anything I can do by mail?
Visit www.ksrevenue.org/dmvoutofstate.htm
for more information.
I’m out of state and my Kansas license
has been lost or stolen. What can I do to replace it by mail?
Visit www.ksrevenue.org/dmvoutofstate.htm
for more information.
I’m out of state and have changed my name.
How do I get a corrected Kansas license?
You can obtain a license with a corrected name by mail. You must
send us a photocopy of the legal document changing your name. Visit
www.ksrevenue.org/dmvoutofstate.htm
for more information.
I have a valid license from another state, and will be moving to Kansas soon. What do I have to do to get a Kansas driver’s license? Refer to this page for licensing requirements.
I just moved to Kansas from another
state. How long do I have to trade my out of state license for a
Kansas driver’s license?
You have 90 days after establishing residency.
What do I do if my wallet is stolen?
- File a police report immediately. This proves to credit providers you were diligent, and is a first step toward the initiation of an investigation. Obtain a case number.
- Immediately call all of your creditors. Request replacement credit cards with new account numbers. Ask that your old accounts be flagged with a “fraud alert” notice.
- Call the three national credit reporting organizations' fraud hotlines immediately, to place a "fraud alert" on your name and Social Security number.
The alert initiates measures to prevent any further fraudulent activity. Any company that checks your credit knows your information was stolen and
the company is instructed to contact you by phone to authorize new credit. Records of all the credit checks initiated by the thieves' purchases are documented.
Your name is removed from further offers of credit.
National Credit Reporting Organizations' Fraud Hot Lines:
Equifax: 1-800-525-6285
Experian (formerly TRW): 1-888-397-3742
Trans Union: 1-800-680-7289
Social Security Administration: 1-800-269-0271 -
Victims of Identity Theft should also contact the Federal Trade Commission:
www.consumer.gov/idtheft/
Toll free number: (877) FTC-HELP (877) 382-4357
TDD (202) 326-2502 - Notify your bank(s) of the theft. Cancel your old accounts and obtain new bank accounts. If you use an ATM card for banking services, request a new card and password/pin number. Memorize your password/pin number and do not record this information on any property contained in your wallet.
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If you have had checks stolen or bank accounts set up fraudulently, report it to TeleCheck, National Processing Companies, and Equifax.
TeleCheck: 1-800-571-2143
Equifax: 1-800-437-5120
National Processing Co.: 1-800-526-5380
National Check Fraud Center: 1-843-571-2143
Chexsystems: 1-800-710-9898
CheckRite: 1-800-766-2748
- Notify your local Postal Inspector (816) 502-0400, if you suspect mail theft and request a Mail Theft/Vandalism Complaint Form, PS 2016. For additional information, check the US Postal Inspection Service website: www.usps.gov/postalinspectors
- Go to the nearest Driver's License Examination Station to report a stolen driver's license and to obtain a duplicate license.
- Keep a record of all the steps you take. Always ask for the name of the person you are talking to at any law enforcement agency, credit reporting company, or driver's license office.
What happens when the driver can't hear?
The Kansas Legislature authorized
the Kansas Commission for the Deaf and Hard of Hearing (KCDHH) to provide
Safety Communication Visors for vehicles
regularly driven by persons who are deaf or hard of hearing. The
purpose of the visor is to help law enforcement officers or emergency response
personnel to quickly identify drivers who are deaf or hard of
hearing and
may have special communication needs. There is a fee of $5 per
visor.
To obtain a visor application or more information on the Safety Communication
Visor Program, contact KCDHH at (800) 432-0698 Voice/TTY or (785) 267-6100
Voice/TTY.
Website: www.srskansas.org/kcdhh
Commercial Driver's License "S" Endorsement
I already have the “P” endorsement on my CDL
so that I can drive school buses. Why do I now have to get an “S” endorsement?
To comply with Federal Law, a Kansas law was passed which created
the “S” endorsement for School Bus drivers.
What kind of tests will I have to pass
to get the “S” endorsement?
Assuming
you already have the “P” endorsement, you will have
to pass an “S” endorsement knowledge test, and a road test in
a school bus representative of the type of school bus you will be driving.
If you don’t already have the “P” endorsement, you will
have to pass the “P” endorsement knowledge test also.
If I only drive City buses or transport
buses not affiliated with a school, do I have to get the “S” endorsement?
No.
You only need the “S” endorsement to operate school buses,
or buses contracted by a school district to transport school children.
Collection of Social Security Number
I’m not a CDL driver, so why do I have to
give you my Social Security number?
During the 2003 Legislative
Session, Kansas lawmakers passed a bill, requiring that the social
security number must be collected from everyone that applies
for a driver’s
license or ID card. This law is effective July 1, 2003.
Do I have to use it as my license number?
No, you can't use it as your license number as of July 1, 2004, but we do have to collect it and have it on our records. During the 2004 Legislative Session, Kansas lawmakers passed a bill saying we could no longer use the SSN as a driver's license number.
Will you be verifying the number I give you?
Yes,
based on legislation passed by the 2003 Kansas Legislature, we will be verifying all SSN’s with the Social Security Department before a driver’s license or ID
card will be issued.
Do I have to give you my number every time I come in?
Once it has been verified with the Social Security Administration, we will no longer ask you for it.
Selective Service Registration
I’m a 21 year old male. Why do I have to
consent to you sending my information to the Selective Service System?
During the 2003 Legislative
Session, Kansas lawmakers passed a bill, requiring that we send
the Selective Service System information
on all male applicants that are at least 16 years of age, but less
than 26, applying
for a driver ’s license or ID card. This law is effective July 1, 2003.
I’m only 16. I’m not required
to register with the selective service system until my 18th birthday.
Why
are you sending my information
to them?
We are required to do so by law, however the selective
service system will not do anything with the information until you turn
18.
I already registered with the selective service system, or am
currently in the military, what will be done with my information?
It
will be sent to the Selective Service System and appropriate registration
action will be taken, or no action if you are already registered.
Holding Both a Driver’s License and an ID Card
No Longer Allowed.
I have a valid ID card. When I went in to renew my driver’s
license I was told I had to surrender my ID. Why?
During the 2003 Legislative
Session, Kansas lawmakers passed a bill, requiring that an individual
could hold either a valid Kansas driver’s license or
a valid Kansas ID card, but not both. This law became effective July
1, 2003.
I need information on seatbelt law and/or child safety
restraints.
Answers to these questions can be found at: http://www.kansashighwaypatrol.org/faq.htm
We live in another state and will be traveling through
Kansas by car. Can my child drive with his or her restricted
license or learners permit?
Answers to these questions can be found at: http://www.kansashighwaypatrol.org/faq.htm
Hazardous Materials Fingerprinting
I have a HME, but I don’t use it. Do I have to be fingerprinted?
If you wish, you can drop the endorsement when you renew your CDL license. If you want to keep the endorsement, you must be fingerprinted and have TSA approval before renewal.
How much will the threat assessment cost? Who pays for it?
Kansas contracts with Integrated Biometric Technology to administer the fingerprinting process. Please visit their website at www.hazprints.com for further information.
Do I still have to take the HME knowledge test before I renew my CDL?
Yes, you are still required to pass the HME knowledge test before renewing your CDL with HME, however you will not be tested until an acceptable response is received regarding the threat assessment.
What happens if I’m not fingerprinted at least 30 days before my CDL expires?
Kansas can renew your CDL, but cannot issue you the HME until TSA gives approval. That means that you will not be able to transport Haz/Mat loads until the license is issued with a Haz/Mat endorsement after the the TSA has given approval.