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Property Search

Search for properties by name, address or property identifier. Look at property tax bills, payment history, fill out a change of address form, file a payment under protest form, or see our service fee schedule.

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Motor Vehicles

The Treasurer's Office provides services related to motor vehicles and property taxes for Douglas County, KS. Get information on plate renewal, titles and 60 day tags, motor vehicle online options, property tax, and more.

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Public Records

A directory of links to obtain District Court, District Attorney, Administrative and Law Enforcement records. Douglas County provides access to inspect and obtain a variety of records which are not exempted by law. 

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In the News

Personal property items at a campsite

Appraiser's Office raising awareness about personal property changes

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Kansas personal property owners are no longer required to file an annual reporting form, known as a rendition, with the County Appraiser’s Office if there have been no changes.However, personal…
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Groundbreaking ceremony

Groundbreaking ceremony for Judicial and Law Enforcement Center project and Public Safety Building rescheduled for Jan. 24

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The groundbreaking ceremony for the Judicial and Law Enforcement Center (JLEC) addition and renovation project, along with the Public Safety Building, has been rescheduled to 4 p.m. Friday, Jan. 24.…
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Downtown Lawrence

Local organizations unite to prepare for 2026 World Cup

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The City of Lawrence, Douglas County, eXplore Lawrence and the University of Kansas, along with organizations throughout Douglas County, have established a Unified Command to coordinate preparations…
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In the Spotlight

On the Calendar

YEC booth

Douglas County Youth Entrepreneurship Challenge

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It's Basic documentary promotion

'It's Basic' documentary screening and panel discussion

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Commission Board Meeting Wed, Jan 29 2025 4:00 PM and 5:30 PM

Zoom and County Courthouse
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Local Emergency Planning Committee (LEPC) Wed, Feb 5 2025 8:30 AM

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Heritage Conservation Council (HCC) Wed, Feb 12 2025 7:00 PM

Old Castle Museum
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Where Does Tax Collection Money Go?

Through appointed boards and other officials, county governments provide parks, libraries, sewers, emergency management, public assistance, and in some cases, hospitals, ambulances, fire service, and community colleges. Last but not least, county government is also responsible for building and maintaining county roads and bridges, providing police protection, building inspections, planning, and zoning services. When it comes to paying for these local services, state laws allow for boards of county commissioners to levy taxes for the general fund and for other specific county purposes.

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