Signed form

Kansas driving log form

Kansas asks a parent to sign DE-98 for the hours. It has no row for each drive, so keep your own log.

50hours in total
10at night

In the state's own words

“A licensee will need to provide an affidavit to the driver licensing office stating that they have completed at least 50 hours of practice driving, with at least 10 practice hours at night, supervised by a licensed adult 21 years of age or older and signed by their parent or guardian.”

Kansas Department of Revenue, Division of Vehicles Division of Vehicles page 'Frequently Asked Questions About Teen Driving', answer to 'What are the requirements to obtain an unrestricted driver's license at age 16 in Kansas?' Read it on ksrevenue.gov

“I certify that I am the parent or guardian of the above-named applicant and that he/she has completed at least 50 hours of supervised driving (with at least 10 of those hours at night) with a licensed adult 21 year of age or over.”

Kansas Department of Revenue, Division of Vehicles DE-98, Permission Affidavit for Kansas Credential, page 1, under the heading 'Driving Time Certification' Read it on ksrevenue.gov

“No, the office will not require a log, however we encourage parents or guardians to use a log to keep track of supervised driving time.”

Kansas Department of Revenue, Division of Vehicles Division of Vehicles page 'Frequently Asked Questions About Teen Driving', answer to 'Will the driver licensing office require documentation such as a log showing the total number of hours of supervised driving completed?' Read it on ksrevenue.gov

Checked on the state's own website on October 18, 2026. Rules change, so confirm with your DMV before your appointment.

What this means for you

Kansas does not require a log. The parent signs DE-98, the Driving Time Certification, for at least 50 hours with 10 at night, and the teen brings it to the driver license office.

The form

DE-98

Open DE-98 on ksrevenue.gov

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