Kansas DMV Info
The Division of Motor Vehicles (DMV), a branch of the Kansas Department of Revenue, oversees driver licenses and vehicle services.
Driver licensing: (785) 296-3963
Titling and registration: (785) 296-3621
Driver Control
Street Address(also the mailing address for express mail inquiries)
Docking State Office Building
Driver Control, Room 100
915 S.W. Harrison St.
Topeka, KS 66612-2021
Mailing Address (for other than express mail inquiries)
Driver Control Bureau
P.O. Box 12021
Topeka, KS 66612-2021
Office hours: 8 a.m. - 4:45 p.m.
Telephone: (785) 296-3671 (Tuesday-Thursday, 8:10 a.m. - 4:45 p.m.)
TTY for hearing impaired: (785) 296-3613
Fax: (785) 296-6851 (include full name, driver's license number and allow five business days to process request)
dc@kdor.state.ks.us
Web site: DMV driver control contact page
Driver's Licenses
Street Address
Docking State Office Building
915 S.W. Harrison St.
First Floor
Topeka, KS 66625
Mailing Address
Driver's Licensing
Docking State Office Building
P.O. Box 2188
Topeka, KS 66601-2128
Office Hours: 8 a.m. - 4:45 p.m.
Telephone: (785) 296-3963
TTY for hearing impaired: (785) 296-3601
Fax: (785) 296-0691
driver_license@kdor.state.ks.us
Web site: DMV driver's license contact page
Motor Carrier
Street Address
Kansas Corporation Commission (KCC) Building
1500 S.W. Arrowhead Road
Topeka, KS 66614
Mailing Address
Motor Carrier Services Bureau
P.O. Box 12003
Topeka, KS 66612-2003
Office Hours: 8 a.m. - 4:45 p.m. (oversize permits)
Office hours: 7:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. (registrations)
Telephone: (785) 271-3145
TTY for hearing impaired: (785) 296-3601
Fax: (785) 271-3283
mc@kdor.state.ks.us
Web site: DMV motor carrier contact page
Titles and Registrations
Street Address
Docking State Office Building
First Floor
915 S.W. Harrison St.
Topeka, KS 66612
Mailing Address
Titles and Registrations
Docking State Office Building
Topeka, KS 66601-2021
Office Hours: 8 a.m. - 4:45 p.m.
Telephone: (785) 296-3621
TTY for hearing impaired: (785) 296-3601
Fax: (785) 296-3852
tr@kdor.state.ks.us
Web site: DMV titles and registrations contact page
Kansas Gas Prices
- Recent State High: 2.65 (per gallon)
- Recent State Low: 2.31 (per gallon)
Kansas Vehicle Hazard Rates
Car accidents: In Kansas the number of fatalities due to car accidents was 385 in 2008, from 416 in 2007. This is a -7% change. 157 of these deaths, or 41%, involved alcohol impairment.
DUI Prevalence: 13,642 DUI arrests in 2007.
Traffic Jam Info: click here for details
Kansas Speed Limits
- 20 MPH – in any school vicinity
- 30 MPH – in any urban area
- 55 MPH – on any county or township highway
- 65 MPH – on all other highways
- 70 MPH – for separated multi-lane highways
Kansas Car Events, Shows, Expos
Mar 6 - Vehicle Extravaganza 2562 Centennial Rd Salina KS US
May 23 - Sunday ARC Car Show 1871 West Sim Park Dr Wichita KS US
Jun 20 - Fathers Day Car Show 625 N Hedville Rd Salina KS US
Aug 26-29 - BlackTop Nationals Downtown Wichita KS US
Aug 28 - KSD R.A.C.E. Car Show 450 E Park St Olathe KS US
Sep 25 - Burrton Fall Festival Car Show 203 N Burrton Ave Burrton KS US
(For up-to-date info on car events please - click here)
Popular Kansas Car Dealerships
Little Apple Toyota / Honda
2828 Amherst Ave | Manhattan, KS , 66502
PH: (785) 539-7441 | FX: N/A
Bennett Autoplex
651 S Ohio St | Salina, KS , 67401
PH: (785) 823-6373 | FX: (785) 823-7658
Midway Sterling Western Star
2700 S 88th St | Kansas City, KS , 66111
PH: (913) 422-5000 | FX: N/A
Roger Smith & Sons Toyota Scion
7301 State Ave | Kansas City, KS , 66112
PH: (913) 299-8600 | FX: N/A
Emporia Motors
2815 W US Highway 50 | Emporia, KS , 66801
PH: (620) 343-6723 | FX: N/A
Bob Hoss Dodge-Chrysler-Jeep Inc
6640 State Ave | Kansas City, KS , 66102
PH: (913) 334-2700 | FX: N/A
Wrights
109 E D St | Hillsboro, KS , 67063
PH: (620) 947-3280 | FX: N/A
Nordhus Motor Co
1301 Broadway | Marysville, KS , 66508
PH: (785) 562-2596 | FX: N/A
(For more car dealership information by county or city please click here)
Kansas Driver’s License
Driver Education:
To receive a restricted driver's license in the state of Kansas you must be at least 15 but not older than 16, and consent from a parent or guardian is required. Also, you will have to have in your possession an official driver's permit for at least 6 months, and during that period have gained 25 hours of driving experience under parental watch with at least 10 of those hours being at night. An additional 25 hours is required when you turn 16, but those hours can be clocked when you are still 15 for those on the fast track to get their license. Proof of this experience is required in written by a guardian. You are allowed to drive to school and work during this time as long as a person who is 18 or older is in the car with you.
Driver’s Permits: Click here for details
Divers Training: Click here for details
Kansas Driving Laws/Info
First Kansas DUI Offense
- Jail – 48 Hour Mandatory Minimum, or
- Community Service – 100 Hours
- Fine – From $500 to $1,000
- License Suspension – 30 Days
- License Restriction – 330 Days Following Suspension
- Vehicle Impound – Up to 1 Year Possible
- Court Ordered Treatment Program Possible
Second Kansas DUI Offense
- Jail – From 90 Days to 1 Year
- Fine – From $1,000 to $1,500
- License Suspension – 1 Year
- Ignition Interlock Device – Required 1 Year after Suspension
- Vehicle Impound – Up to 1 Year Possible
- Complete Court Ordered Treatment Program
Third Kansas DUI Offense
- Felony Offense
- Jail – From 90 Days to 1 Year
- Fine – From $1,500 to $2,500
- License Suspension – 1 Year
- Ignition Interlock Device – Required 1 Year after Suspension
- Vehicle Impound – Up to 1 Year Possible
- Complete Court Ordered Treatment Program
Foruth Kansas DUI Offense
- Felony Offense
- Jail – From 90 Days to 1 Year
- Kansas Department of Corrections Post-Release Supervision for 1 Year
- Fine – From $2,500
- License Suspension – 1 Year
- Ignition Interlock Device – Required 1 Year after Suspension
- Vehicle Impound – Up to 1 Year Possible
- Complete Court Ordered Treatment Program
Fifth Kansas DUI Offense
- Felony Offense
- Jail – From 90 Days to 1 Year
- Kansas Department of Corrections Post-Release Supervision for 1 Year
- Fine – From $2,500
- License Suspension – Permanent
KS License Point System:
Kansas does not use a point system for vehicle violations however the follow do apply:
Suspension of driver's license:
- Conviction of three moving violations within a 12-month period
- Refusal to submit to a chemical test to determine your BAC
- Failing to appear for court date
- Failure to respond to a traffic citation issued in Kansas or in another state
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- Failing to maintain continuous liability insurance on your vehicle
- Driving while under the influence of alcohol or drugs or having a BAC level of .08% or above
- Transporting an open container of liquor or cereal malt beverage (3.2 beer)
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Revocation of driver's license:
- Vehicular homicide resulting from the operation of a motor vehicle
- Failure to stop and render aid to any injured parties in the event of a motor vehicle accident resulting in the death or personal injury of another
- Reckless driving
- Any felony in which a motor vehicle is used
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- Attempting to elude a police officer
- Aggravated vehicle homicide
- Vehicle battery
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