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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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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

Road construction

Public Works announces Route 442 closure for bridge replacement

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Douglas County Public Works announces that N 1400 Road, also known as County Route 442, will be closed starting Monday, May 18, between E 2300 Road and E 2400 Road for a bridge replacement project.…
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Residents urged to beware of fraudulent court-related messages

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Douglas County officials are warning residents about fraudulent text and email messages that appear to be from District Court regarding a traffic summons. These messages are not from Douglas County…
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Jamie Shew is interviewed on Election Night by a local radio station

Douglas County Clerk Jamie Shew elected chair of U.S. Election Assistance Commission Standards Board

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On May 5, the U.S. Election Assistance Commission announced that Douglas County Clerk Jamie Shew was elected chair of the Standards Board executive committee during its annual meeting April 28-29 in…
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On the Calendar

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CarFit Clinic - May 2026

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Mobile Food Vendor Food and Fire Safety Training

Mobile Food Vendor: Food and Fire Safety Training

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Commission Board Meeting Wed, May 13 2026 5:30 PM

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Food Policy Council (FPC) Mon, May 18 2026 6:30 PM

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Local Emergency Planning Committee (LEPC) Wed, Jun 3 2026 8:30 AM

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County Collection of Property Tax: Where Does the Money Go?

Kansas County Collection of Property Tax - Where Does the Money Go?

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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