Frequently Asked Questions

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No, never deliver or accept a title that is not completely and properly assigned. It is a violation of Kansas law to fail to show complete chain of ownership of the title.

Partial payments can be made on Real Estate tax at any time, unless the property is in a tax foreclosure sale.  Partial payment on real estate property does not make you ineligible for a tax foreclosure sale.Personal Property taxes are due in full if the 1st half tax is not paid by December…

No, for a City of Lawrence ticket, you need to contact the Lawrence Municipal Court at 1 Riverfront Plaza, Lawrence KS 66044 or 785-832-6190. If the ticket was issued by the Kansas Highway Patrol or Douglas County Sheriff's office (look at the contact information on the back of the ticket) use…

Yes, HOWEVER, you will need required documents in order to register the vehicle if your name is not on the title. 1. Have the purchaser sign the back of the title where it says Buyer Signature/Purchaser Signature. Print off a TR-212a and have the purchaser sign at the bottom of the form where it…

No, you need to contact the Douglas County Clerk's Office at 785-832-5147.

Your Kansas title will be mailed to you if there is not a lien against the vehicle. Please allow 4 to 6 weeks for delivery. If there is a lien, the title will not be printed until the lien is paid off and a lien release has been submitted with the State of Kansas.

Beginning January 1, 2014, Motor Carriers will no longer pay ad-valorem tax (tax based on value), nor personal property tax on Commercial Motor Vehicles (CMV). With the passage of HB2557 during the 2012 legislative session, CMVs will pay a new "Commercial vehicle fee" that will be collected at the…

The Homestead Act is a State program designed to refund a portion of the property taxes paid on a Kansas resident's homestead. How do I apply?Information about who may qualify and other general information can be found on an insert that came with 1st Half Douglas County Tax Statements. The…

Multiply the Appraised value by the Assessment Rate percentage for your property: Appraised value X Assessment Rate % = Assessed valueMultiply the Assessed value by your Mill Levy and then divide by 1,000 to estimate the property tax you owe:Assessed value X Mill Levy/1,000 = Taxes** The…

To reprint a registration renewal, please visit this link and enter the plate number you would like the renewal for:https://www.ksrevenue.gov/dovtitle.html

Once you have signed over the title to someone else the owner (seller) can apply for a refund in the County in which the fees were paid. The owner will need to bring in the following: License Plate Driver's License / I.D. Card Social Security Number (SSN) or Passport ID Number Current…

You can change your address:Online at Change Of Address For Real Estate And Personal Property | Douglas County Kansas (douglascountyks.org) for either your real estate or personal property account.  The form will be sent to the appropriate county office for completion. You may…

To change the address, the vehicle owner may: By e-mail to motorvehicles@dgcoks.gov, include the new and old address along with the plate numbers you would like to change the address on. Appear in person at the County Treasurer's office where you live now Bring the current registration receipt or…

You will need a Certification of Disability for Disabled Parking Placard and/or Plate, form TR-159, completed and signed by a Healing Arts licensed Professional (doctor). Instructions and information concerning obtaining a disabled parking placard and/or plate are on the form, TR-159. Take or mail…

Taxpayers can view, print, and download a copy of their property tax receipt online by searching for their property at https://propertyinfo.douglascountyks.org.  Please contact 785-832-5178 for any questions or assistance in locating your tax receipt.