Replacing a driver’s license or getting a state ID

Whether your parent lost their license or has stopped driving and needs a photo ID card, here’s how it works in Kansas and Missouri — and, honestly, what you can and can’t do on their behalf.

The honest part first: you generally cannot get a duplicate license or ID for a competent adult parent — it requires their own identity verification, and a power of attorney doesn’t change that. What you can do is gather their documents, take them to the office, or help them do it online if their credential is still valid.

Kansas

Agency: the Kansas Department of Revenue, Division of Vehicles.

  • Replace a lost/damaged license: $16 (state ID replacement: $12), as of 2026. Usually done in person with two proofs of identity and one proof of Kansas residency; check the iKan portal for current online options. A mail option exists only for people out of state 45+ days.
  • Non‑driver photo ID (no longer driving): $14, reduced to $10 for age 65+. Bring original documents — proof of identity/lawful presence, a Social Security number, and two proofs of Kansas residency.
  • After a death: report it with a death certificate or obituary (in person or by mail); a voluntary surrender form is also available.

Official Kansas links: Division of Vehicles · iKan online portal · accepted documents · office locations.

Missouri

Agency: the Missouri Department of Revenue, Motor Vehicle and Driver Licensing.

  • Replace a lost/damaged license: the duplicate fee for a standard license is $16.50 or $25.50 depending on the license cycle (drivers 70+ are on a shorter 3‑year cycle). An eligible person with a still‑valid credential may be able to order a duplicate online through the myDMV (TAP) portal; otherwise it’s done in person.
  • Non‑driver photo ID (no longer driving): $24, and it becomes non‑expiring at age 75. Missouri also offers a no‑fee ID for voting purposes for residents without another acceptable photo ID. Applications are made in person.
  • After a death: there’s no legal requirement to surrender it, but Missouri recommends notifying them — mail or bring a copy of the death certificate to a license office.

Official Missouri links: Driver Licensing · myDMV online portal · official fee chart (PDF) · office locator.

How to actually help — a short checklist

  • Confirm which document your parent needs (replacement license vs. a non‑driver ID) and whether they want a REAL ID (needed to board a domestic flight) — it requires more residency proof.
  • Gather originals ahead of time using each state’s accepted‑documents list — this is the single biggest time‑saver.
  • Book an appointment where offered, and ask about priority or accessibility service for older or disabled visitors.
  • If their current credential is still valid, sit with them to complete the online option instead of a trip.
Tip: record your parent’s ID details (and where the card is kept) in our free Family Records Organizer so the information is on hand next time.

Common questions

Can I replace my parent’s driver’s license for them?

Generally no. A driver’s license and state ID are tied to that person’s own identity check — their proof documents, photo, and signature captured at the office — so neither Kansas nor Missouri lets a third party obtain another competent adult’s credential, and a power of attorney does not cover it. What you can do is gather the documents, drive them to the office (ask about appointments and accessibility), or help them use the state’s online option if their current credential is still valid.

My parent stopped driving. Can they still get a photo ID?

Yes. Both states issue a non-driver photo ID card, which works for banking, voting, healthcare, and travel. In Kansas it’s $14, reduced to $10 for people 65 or older. In Missouri it’s $24 and becomes non-expiring at age 75; Missouri also offers a no-fee ID specifically for voting for residents who lack another acceptable photo ID.

What do we do with a license after a parent dies?

Neither state legally requires you to surrender it, but both recommend notifying the licensing agency to prevent misuse. There’s no online process — mail or bring a copy of the death certificate (and the license) to a license office. Kansas also has a voluntary surrender form.

Is there a home visit for a homebound parent?

Neither Kansas nor Missouri publishes a home/mobile DMV service. If your parent can’t travel, the documented remote options are the online self-service (only if their credential is still valid) and, in Kansas, a mail option limited to people out of state for 45+ days. The best step is to call the local office and ask what accommodations they can make.

General information for Kansas City families, not legal advice. Fees vary by age and license cycle and change over time — confirm the current amount and requirements on the official Kansas (Department of Revenue) or Missouri (Department of Revenue) page. See our documents hub for other records.

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