How to Check Your Kansas Driving Record (MVR)

In Kansas, your driving history is officially called a Motor Vehicle Record (MVR).

This document lists every speeding ticket, DUI, and accident you have had in the last 3–5 years. Insurance companies use it to set your rates, and employers use it to decide if you can drive a company truck.

Stop! Do you just need to know if your license is valid? If you only want to know if you are “Suspended” or “Valid,” you do not need to pay for a full record.

• Use the Free Status Check: Go to the KDOR Status Check Portal. Enter your License Number and Name. It will instantly tell you your status for $0.

If you need the full list of your tickets (for court or a job), read on.

Uncertified vs. Certified MVR: Which Record Do You Need?

Before you pay, you must choose the right version.

Feature	Uncertified MVR	Certified MVR
Best For	Personal review, Insurance quotes.	Court dates, Custody battles, Government jobs.
Format	Instant PDF Download.	Stamped official paper (Mailed).
Cost	~$8.70 (Total).	$15.00 (Total).
Where to Get	Online (iKan or Kansas.gov).	In-Person or by Mail only.

Method 1: Get Your Uncertified MVR Online via iKan (Step-by-Step)

Time: Instant. Cost: ~$8.70.

The state of Kansas has modernized its system. You can now access your record through the iKan platform (available as an app or website).

Step-by-Step:

1. Visit: Go to iKan.ks.gov or download the iKan app.
2. Login: You can continue as a guest, but creating an account is better for saving the file.
3. Select: “Get a Motor Vehicle Record.”
4. Verify: Enter your Driver’s License Number and Date of Birth.
5. Pay: Credit card or bank transfer.
6. Download: Save the PDF immediately.

Note: The “Subscriber” portal at kansas.gov/mvr also works, but it is an older system designed for businesses. iKan is easier for individuals.

Method 2: How to Get a Certified MVR (In-Person or By Mail)

If you are going to court, the judge will not accept a printout from your computer. You need a Certified copy with the official state seal.

Option A: In-Person

• Where: Any State Driver License Office (Not the County Treasurer!).
• Cost: $15.00.
• Bring: Your current Driver’s License.

Option B: By Mail

1. Write a request letter including your Full Name, DL Number, Date of Birth, and Current Address.
2. Include a Check/Money Order for $15.00 payable to “Kansas Department of Revenue”.
3. Mail to:
   • Driver Control Bureau
   • P.O. Box 12021
   • Topeka, KS 66612-2021

The Kansas “Point System” Myth: Understanding the 3-Strikes Rule

Many websites claim Kansas has a “Point System” (e.g., 2 points for speeding). This is false.

Kansas uses a “Moving Violation” system (often called the “3 Strikes Rule”). Instead of counting points, the state counts convictions.

The Suspension Triggers (K.S.A. 8-255):

• 3 Moving Violations within 12 months.
• 3 Major Offenses (DUI, Reckless Driving) within 5 years.

What Counts as a “Moving Violation” in Kansas?

• Speeding.
• Running a Stop Sign/Light.
• Following Too Close.
• Note: Parking tickets and “Non-Moving” violations (like broken tail lights) do not count toward suspension.

Decoding Your MVR: A Guide to Common Record Codes

When you download your MVR, it will look like a confusing receipt full of codes. Here is how to translate the big ones:

• Stat: “VALID” means you are good. “SUSP” means suspended.
• A10: Driving Under the Influence (DUI).
• M80: Reckless Driving.
• M15: Failure to Obey Stop Sign.
• SP: Speeding.

If you see a conviction on there that should have been removed (expunged), you must contact the Driver Solutions Bureau at (785) 296-3671.

Conclusion

Don’t get scammed by third-party “background check” sites that charge $29/month.

• Check your status for Free at kdor.ks.gov.
• Get your full PDF for ~$8 at ikan.ks.gov.
• Watch your “Strike Count”—three speeding tickets in a year will cost you your license.