The Stevens County Treasurer's Office is the office that renews driver's licenses,which includes the following services:

*Driver's License renewal *ID card renewal *duplicates *address changes.

Our office processes driver's licenses Tuesday through Friday
from 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.

When you apply for a driver's license, you will be asked if you want to be an organ donor and if you want to register to vote, you will also be asked for your Social Security Number.

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Driver's License Fees
Effective July 1, 2003

Non-commercial class license fees

Starting January 1, 2010, beginning drivers will have to have in instructional permit for one full year before being eligible for a restricted license.

A restricted license expires on the applicant's 21st birthday.

Applicants age 65 and over receive a 4 year license.

Applicants age 21 to 64 receive a 6 year license.

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Acceptable Documentation
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. Hospital birth certificate for instruction or farm permit only when accompanied by a patent or legal guardian
3. U.S. passport
4. US Military ID (active duty, dependent, retired, reserve, or National Guard)
5. DD 214
6. Bureau of Indian Affairs Tribal Identification Card
7. Certified Order of Adoption
8. Certificate of Naturalization with intact photo
9. Photo DL issued by a US state (if expired over 5 years requires additional documentation)
10. Photo ID issued by a US 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-551 INS Resident Alien/Permanent resident card, NO Border Crosser cards
4. Valid I-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, US, city, county, state, or foreign issued (translation may be required); no church documents allowed
2. Certified divorce decree, US or foreign, with official signature (translation may be required)
3. Certified court order of name change, US or foreign, with official signature (translation may be required)
4. Common Law certificate signed by both parties and notarized
5. Valid US 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 US 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 US state (if expired over 5 years, requires additional documentation)
18. Photo ID issued by a US 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

DE-56a (7/00)

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Frequently Asked Questions

Q. What are the hours for getting a driver's license?
A. Tuesday through Friday - 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.

Q. Do my parents need to come with me to get a driver's license or an instruction permit?
A. If you are under the age of 16, yes (one parent or guardian). If you are over 16, no, unless you have not had your parent certify your 50 hours of driving time.

Q. What do I need to get a restricted license?
A. Stevens County does not provide this service. However the following will be needed when applying at a full service station:
A state-issued birth certificate, a DE-99 (Driver's Education Completion Form), your social security card, an affidavit stating you have completed at least 25 hours of supervised driving if you are under age 16 (and knowing that 50 hours of supervised driving, 10 hours at night, must be completed before your restriction can be removed), and your parent or guardian to sign the proper documentation. You must have held a state issued instruction permit for at least 6 months before you can apply for a restricted license. You will also have to pass an eye test and pay the appropriate fees.

Q. If I am moving into from another state, can I change and get a Kansas license in the Treasurer's Office?
A. No.

Q. Can I renew my Kansas CDL (Commercial Driver's License) in the Treasurer's Office?
A. No.

Q. How many questions can I miss and still be able to pass to renew my driver's license?
A. Five, for a regular license.

Q. Do I need a CDL (Commercial Driver's License) to drive a farm truck?
A. No. You have to be using it for farm use only (your own farm) and stay within 150 miles of your farm.

Q. Do I need a CDL (Commercial Driver's License) to drive a farm-registered vehicle?
A. No. You will, however, need a non-commercial Class A driver's license to drive the truck-tractor, semi-trailer combination if the GVWR of the vehicle is 26,001 pounds or more and the GVWR of the trailer is 10,001 pounds or more.

Q. Can I get a driver's license from your office if I have never had a license before?
A. No. You would have to go to a full service station in Garden City, Dodge City, or Liberal.

Q. What do I do if I need an extension on my current Driver's License?
A. You will need a copy of your driver's license and the driver's license number, and then you must fax that information to 785-296-0691. Include your current address for mailing your extension out. An extension (valid for 6 months from the regular expiration date) can be requested by anyone who has a valid Kansas license and is temporarily residing outside the state of Kansas. Active duty military personnel and anyone residing outside of the United States may request to renew their license by mail.

Q. Do I need a CDL (Commercial Driver's License) to drive a bus?
A. Yes, if you are driving a bus that carries 16 or more passengers, including the driver.

Q. How can I renew my license if I am in the military and not stationed in the US?
A. You do nothing through this office. You will need to complete your renewal test, send your renewal card with the military address written on it, and include a letter stating that you are in the military and that you need to renew. Parents of the person in the military can pick up a renewal test and mail it to them.

Q. Can I get an Identification Card in the Treasurer's Office?
A. No.

Q. What do I do if I do not receive a renewal for a driver's license and it is time for me to renew?
A. Bring current driver's license to the Treasurer's Office, and we can then give you a renewal test to take home and fill out.

Q. Can I renew my driver's license in the Treasurer's Office if it has expired?
A. If the license has expired within a year, we can renew it. Otherwise, you would have to go to a full service station in Garden City, Dodge City, or Liberal.

Q. Where do I call if my driver's license has been suspended?
A. You need to call Driver's Control in Topeka at 785-296-3671. They will help you with what exactly you need to do to get your license back. You will need to know your driver's license number and your date of birth.

Q. Where do I send money when I am getting my driver's license reinstated after being suspended?
A. Driver's Control Bureau, P.O. Box 12021, Topeka, Ks. 66612

Q. Where do I call if I have a vision or medical question regarding my driver's license?
A. You call the Kansas Motor Vehicle Director's Office at 785-296-3601.

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Forms
Available:
To view and/or print these forms, you will need to download Adobe Acrobat Reader. To get this free download, click on the icon below.
If you have trouble accessing these forms, request them from the Treasurer's office at
(620) 544-2542
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• Online
  Address Change
• Change of Address (DC-1) (Mail-in form)
• Teen Driving Log Affidavit
• Kansas Renewal, Extension, or Replacement Form (DE-MI1)
• Vehicle Records Opt-In Form (TRDL-300)
• Request for Access to Vehicle Records (TRDL-302)
• Request for List of Vehicle Records (TRDL-303)
  
  
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