What to Bring to Your Kansas Permit Test Appointment
Last updated 2026-08-03
Schedule ahead, even though it's not strictly required
The Kansas Division of Vehicles recommends scheduling an appointment before visiting a driver's license office, and provides an online scheduling tool for finding a local office. Because not every office offers every service, the handbook also recommends confirming in advance that your chosen station can actually administer the specific test you need.
Skipping this step doesn't disqualify you from testing that day, but it does risk a wasted trip if the office is unexpectedly unable to handle your test type or is fully booked.
Proof of identity, age, and address
Kansas requires proof of name, age, and address to obtain any driver's license or permit. The exact list of acceptable documents is detailed in the handbook's Required Documents List, and differs depending on whether you're pursuing a standard license or opting into Real ID.
Bring original documents, not photocopies, and double-check that names match across every document you bring -- a mismatch between, say, a birth certificate and a proof-of-address document is a common reason applicants get turned away and have to reschedule.
Parental and guardian paperwork for minors
If you're under 16 applying for an Instruction Permit, a parent or guardian must sign an affidavit at the time of application, in person at the Driver Licensing office. This isn't something that can be handled by phone or mail -- the signature has to happen at the appointment.
For a Restricted License or Unrestricted License application, a parent or guardian likewise needs to sign an affidavit attesting to your completed supervised-driving hours (and, if you're under 17, permission for a license to be issued at all). Bring the parent or guardian with you, not just a note.
Your current permit and driver's education paperwork
Bring your valid Instruction Permit to any test beyond the initial permit application -- you'll need to present it before taking the Driver's License Test. If you completed an approved driver's education course, bring the DE-99 completion slip; it can substitute for parts of the written or driving exam requirement.
If your driver's education program handled the knowledge exam through its own approved process, confirm with the license office ahead of time exactly what paperwork they'll accept in place of retesting -- requirements can vary by office and it's worth confirming rather than assuming.
The knowledge test itself, if you haven't already passed it online
If you haven't already passed the knowledge exam online at ks.knowtodrive.com, you'll take it at the office as part of the same appointment. It's 25 multiple-choice questions, untimed, and Kansas requires an 80% score to pass.
Passing the knowledge test is a prerequisite for the driving test, so if you're not confident you'll pass on the first attempt, consider whether it's worth completing it online ahead of time -- that way your in-person appointment can focus entirely on the driving portion instead of risking both in the same visit.
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More Kansas Guides
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Rules and requirements change — always confirm current details with Kansas DOR before your exam. Check the full guides index or the Kansas cheat sheet and FAQ, or take a free Kansas practice test.