Where to renew your license in Wichita

In Wichita, you renew your driver's license at the Kansas Department of Revenue office located at 915 SW Jackson Street, Wichita, KS 67203. This is the main location for Sedgwick County residents. You can also renew by mail or online, depending on your license type and how long it has been expired.

The office is open Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., and closed on state holidays. There is no appointment system — you walk in and take a number. Wait times vary by time of day and day of week; mornings and early in the week tend to be shorter. If you want to avoid the office entirely, check whether you are mail-may be able to access or online-may be able to access before you go.

Key Takeaways

  • Kansas lets you renew online if your license is not expired and you have not renewed online in the past two years.
  • Mail renewal is available for licenses that expired less than one year ago, and takes about two weeks to arrive.
  • In-person renewal at the Wichita office requires a current ID, proof of Kansas residency, and your Social Security number.
  • Renewal fees are $48 for a four-year license or $96 for an eight-year license, and you choose the term when you renew.
  • If your license expired more than one year ago, you must renew in person and may need to retake the written test.

Online renewal: fastest option if you are may be able to access

Kansas allows online renewal through the state's KDOR online services portal if your current license is not expired and you have not renewed online in the past two years. You will need your driver's license number, date of birth, and a valid payment method. The process takes about 10 minutes, and your new license arrives by mail in 7 to 10 business days.

Online renewal costs $48 for a four-year license. You cannot change your address, add a Real ID designation, or update your photo online — if you need any of those, you must go in person. If your license is already expired, online renewal is not an option.

Mail renewal: works for recently expired licenses

If your license expired less than one year ago, you can renew by mail. Send your current license, a completed process for Driver's License or Identification Card (Form DL-43), and a check or money order for $48 (four-year) or $96 (eight-year) to the Kansas Department of Revenue, Driver's License Bureau, 915 SW Jackson Street, Wichita, KS 67203.

Include a note with your phone number so the office can contact you if something is missing from your process. Mail renewal takes about two weeks from the time the office receives your packet. If your license expired more than one year ago, the office will not process it by mail — you must come in person.

In-person renewal at the Wichita office

Bring your current driver's license (or expired license if it has been less than five years), proof of Kansas residency, and your Social Security number or card. Proof of residency can be a utility bill, lease, mortgage statement, or bank statement dated within the past 60 days. If you do not have your Social Security card, bring a document that shows your number, such as a tax return or W-2.

The office will take a new photo and process your renewal on the spot. Your new license is mailed to the address on file and arrives in 7 to 10 business days. If you need a Real ID-compliant license, you will also need to bring proof of citizenship (passport, birth certificate, or naturalization papers) and proof of your current address.

What happens if your license has been expired for more than one year

If your license expired more than one year ago, Kansas treats it as a new process rather than a renewal. You must go to the Wichita office in person and may be required to retake the written knowledge test. Bring all the documents listed above, plus proof of citizenship if you want a Real ID license.

The office staff will tell you whether you need to test when you arrive. If you do, you will take the test that day and get the results when ready. The fee is still $48 for four years or $96 for eight years. Your new license arrives by mail in 7 to 10 business days.

License types and renewal terms in Kansas

Kansas offers two renewal terms: four years ($48) and eight years ($96). When you renew, you choose which term you want. A four-year license is cheaper upfront but requires you to renew more often. An eight-year license costs more but lasts longer.

If you want a Real ID-compliant license, the cost is the same, but you must bring proof of citizenship and proof of your current address. A Real ID license has a gold star in the upper right corner and is required for federal buildings, military bases, and domestic air travel starting May 7, 2025. If you do not have Real ID, you will need a passport or other federal ID for those purposes.

Fees and payment methods

Renewal costs $48 for a four-year license or $96 for an eight-year license. At the Wichita office, you can pay with cash, check, debit card, or credit card. By mail, send a check or money order only — do not send cash. Online, you can pay with a debit or credit card.

If you are renewing a commercial driver's license (CDL), the fee is higher and the process is different — you must renew in person and may need to pass a medical exam and written test. Contact the Wichita office for CDL renewal details.

Frequently Asked Questions

Can I renew my license if I have an out-of-state address?

No. Kansas requires you to be a Kansas resident to hold a Kansas driver's license. If you have moved out of state, you must get a license from your new state. If you are temporarily out of state but still a Kansas resident, you can renew online or by mail if you are otherwise may be able to access.

What if I lost my license or it was stolen?

You cannot renew a lost or stolen license by mail or online. You must go to the Wichita office in person and request a replacement. Bring proof of identity and proof of residency. The replacement fee is $20, and your new license arrives by mail in 7 to 10 business days.

How long does in-person renewal take at the office?

The actual renewal process takes 10 to 15 minutes, but wait time depends on how busy the office is. Mornings and Tuesdays through Thursdays are typically faster. Plan for 30 to 60 minutes total if you go during a busy time.

Can I change my address when I renew?

Yes, but only in person or online. If you renew by mail, you cannot change your address — it will stay the same as your current license. If you need to change your address, go to the Wichita office or renew online if you are may be able to access.

What if my name has changed since my last license?

Bring a document that shows your name change, such as a marriage certificate, divorce decree, or court order. You can renew in person at the Wichita office. If you are renewing by mail, include a copy of the name-change document with your process.