New driver’s license office opens Monday; full service starts July 20

Wichita’s second driver’s license office is opening Monday at the Kellogg Crossing shopping center at Kellogg and Tyler in about 10,000 square feet just west of Side Pockets.

“The addition of this office will help advance our vision of continually improving customer service while meeting the demand of the regional population size,” said David Harper, director of the Division of Vehicles, in an e-mail statement.

Initially, the office will offer new licenses and testing that goes with them only.

Full service will begin July 20. That will include license renewal, replacements for lost or damaged ones, transfers from out of state and license reinstatement.

The office will offer concealed-carry licenses and state identification credentials as well.

Previously, Kansas Department of Revenue spokesman Zach Fletcher told The Eagle that the new office will reduce lines and wait times.

The only other Wichita driver’s license office is in the Twin Lakes shopping center at 21st and Amidon.

There are also area offices in Derby and Andover.

Fletcher also previously noted Kellogg Crossing’s centrality for the county.

“From what we’ve been able to tell, it’s actually the geographic center of Sedgwick County.”

There will be 14 work stations where drivers can renew their licenses and work on what Fletcher calls solutions to driving problems, such as suspensions.

Drivers also will have the option to use their phones or computers to schedule appointments ahead of going to the bureau.

Even with that schedule-ahead option, Twin Lakes is often still crowded.

The new office also will have an area for employees and county clerks to have a training space so they can do training without having to drive to Topeka.

Jake Ramstack and Mark Murphy of InSite Real Estate Group handled the deal for the space.

The Legislature earlier this year approved an annual lease of $127,300.