Construction / Well Driller Continuing Education / Kansas
- Kansas
- Well Driller CE
- Water Well Driller
- Updated Oct 2026
Kansas Well Driller Continuing Education: Hours, Deadline and Approved Courses
Kansas water well contractors need 8 units of KDHE-approved continuing education every year, reported with their license renewal before July 1.
Last updated October 28, 2026 from Kansas Department of Health and Environment (KDHE) requirements
Hours per cycle
8 hrs
8 units approved by KDHE; 1 unit = 50 minutes
Cycle
1 year
Licenses renew annually
Deadline
Jun 30, yearly
Renewal is due before July 1 each year
Online allowed?
Not stated
Confirm with KDHE before you enroll
Who needs CE
Who needs continuing education for a Kansas well driller license?
Every licensed Kansas water well contractor, or the contractor’s designated person, needs CE to renew. Renewal is handled by the state through the Kansas Department of Health and Environment (KDHE), not by cities or counties.
CE applies to
- Licensed Kansas water well contractors
- A contractor’s designated person who passed the exam
Exemptions
- None stated in our sources
Kansas well driller CE at a glance
Kansas well driller renewal, one box
| Renewed with | Kansas Department of Health and Environment (KDHE) Water Well Program |
| CE required? | Yes |
| Hours per cycle | 8 hrs |
| Cycle | 1 year |
| Required topics | Not stated (approved industry topics) |
| Online allowed? | Not stated |
| Deadline | Before July 1 every year |
| Who reports | You, on the KDHE renewal form |
| Carryover | Not stated |
| Grace period | Not stated |
| Renewal fee | $100 license fee plus $25 per drill rig |
| Last updated | October 28, 2026 |
Hours
How many CE hours does a Kansas well driller license need?
You need at least 8 units of KDHE-approved continuing education every year. One unit is 50 minutes of approved instruction, and each approved trade show or exhibition you attend counts as one unit. The requirement starts with your first full year of licensure.
| Class | Total | Required topics | Electives | Delivery limits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Water Well Driller | 8 hrs | Not stated | Approved industry topics | 1 unit = 50 minutes; approved trade show = 1 unit |
Accepted topic areas include, but aren’t limited to: water wells or pump systems technology, science or health; business practices; worker health and safety; government rules and regulations.
Deadline
When is the Kansas well driller license renewal deadline?
The Kansas water well license year runs July 1 to June 30. Finish your 8 units and submit your renewal to KDHE before July 1.
| Deadline rule | Renewal application due before July 1 every year |
| Cycle | 1 year |
| Next deadlines | June 30, 2027 |
| Grace period | Not stated |
| Late penalty | Not stated; missing renewal requirements is grounds for revoking the license |
| CE completion deadline | Before you submit your renewal |
Steps
How to renew a Kansas well driller license, step by step
- Take approved CEBefore your deadline
Complete 8 units of KDHE-approved continuing education during the license year (July 1 to June 30). - Get your certificateSame day
Save the certificate of completion for each course you finish. - Confirm it’s reportedBefore you renew
You report your own units on the KDHE renewal form, along with records for every well you built, reconstructed or plugged that year. - Pay the renewal fee$100 + $25 per rig
Pay the $100 annual license fee and $25 for each drill rig you operate in Kansas, and submit your renewal before July 1. - Check your license statusAfter renewal
Confirm with KDHE that your license shows its new expiration date.
Providers
Approved Kansas well driller license CE providers
We haven’t compared CE providers for this license yet. Use the board’s approved provider list to confirm a course counts before you pay. All training must be approved by KDHE.
Approval
How to check a Kansas well driller CE course is approved
Only training approved by KDHE counts toward your 8 hours. Approved courses cover water well industry topics.
- Confirm the course is approved by KDHE before you pay.
- Check that the topic relates to the water well industry.
- Make sure your total reaches 8 hours before June 30.
Reporting
How Kansas well driller CE is reported, and what happens in an audit
You report your CE. Each renewal includes a report, on a form approved by KDHE, of the approved units you or your designated person earned during the previous license year, plus your well records.
- Keep a certificate of completion for every course or trade show.
- List your units on the renewal form before July 1.
- File well records for every well you constructed, reconstructed or plugged during the year.
- Hold on to your records in case KDHE asks for proof.
Cost
How much does Kansas well driller license renewal cost?
| Item | Fee | Paid to |
|---|---|---|
| Annual license fee | $100 | Kansas Department of Health and Environment |
| Drill rig registration | $25 per rig | Kansas Department of Health and Environment |
| Late renewal fee | Not stated | Kansas Department of Health and Environment |
| CE courses (8 units) | Varies by provider | CE provider |
Fees from K.A.R. 28-30-3, checked October 2026.
Late or lapsed
Late, expired or inactive Kansas well driller license
KDHE doesn’t publish a grace period or late fee. Failing to meet the renewal requirements is grounds for revoking your license and ending the renewal, so contact KDHE before July 1 if you’re running behind.
Grace period
KDHE doesn’t publish a grace period. Contact KDHE before July 1 if you’re running late.
Makeup CE
You still need all 8 approved hours before you can renew.
Revocation
Missing the renewal requirements, including CE, well records and fees, is grounds for revoking an existing license.
Who controls
Who controls Kansas well driller license renewal?
Renewal authority
Kansas Department of Health and Environment (KDHE), Water Well Program
Renewals are submitted to the KDHE Water Well Program
Responsibilities
- Issues and renews Kansas water well contractor licenses and drill rig registrations
- Approves continuing education
- Sets the 8-unit annual CE requirement
- Can revoke, suspend and reinstate licenses
Getting licensed
Getting licensed
We haven’t published a Kansas license guide for this profession yet. Tell us if you need one.
FAQ
Kansas well driller license CE FAQs
How many CE hours does a Kansas well driller need?
At least 8 units every year, approved by KDHE. One unit is 50 minutes of instruction.
When is the deadline?
Submit your renewal before July 1 every year. The license year runs July 1 to June 30.
Can I take CE online?
Our sources don’t say. Confirm with KDHE that a course counts before you enroll.
Who reports my hours?
You do, on the KDHE renewal form, along with your well records and fees.
Do hours carry over?
Our sources don’t say extra hours carry over, so plan on 8 new hours each cycle.
What happens if I miss the deadline?
KDHE doesn’t list a grace period or late fee. Missing the renewal requirements is grounds for revoking your license, so contact KDHE right away.
Is CE required for my first renewal?
The 8-unit requirement starts with your first full year of licensure.
Sources
Official sources for Kansas well driller CE rules
- K.A.R. 28-30-3, Licensing (water well contractors)
- KDHE Water Well Contractors
- KDHE Water Well Program
- K.S.A. 82a-1205
Last updated October 28, 2026. Spot something out of date? Tell us.
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