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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

Youth Entrepreneurship Challenge winners

Youth Entrepreneurship Challenge offers hands-on experience, cash prizes

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Douglas County is accepting applications for the Youth Entrepreneurship Challenge, a competition where students pitch their business ideas. The event will be held from 8:30 a.m. to noon Friday, Feb.…
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Off-Road Vehicle

State law changes exempt certain personal property from taxation

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Kansas lawmakers have approved changes to state law that will exempt several categories of personal property from taxation beginning Jan. 1, 2026. Douglas County Appraiser Brad Eldridge said…
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Black Jack Battlefield and Nature Park

Baldwin City, Douglas County acquire historically significant Black Jack Battlefield and Nature Park

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Baldwin City and Douglas County have acquired Black Jack Battlefield and Nature Park, a nationally significant site tied to the events of “Bleeding Kansas” and widely recognized as a precursor to the…
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On the Calendar

Martin Luther King Jr Day

Closed for Martin Luther King Jr. Day

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Commission Board Attendance Mon, Jan 5 2026 5:30 PM

Dreher Family 4-H Building/Douglas County Fairgrounds
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Commission Board Attendance Mon, Jan 5 2026 7:00 PM

Dreher Family 4-H Building/Douglas County Fairgrounds
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Local Emergency Planning Committee (LEPC) Wed, Jan 7 2026 8:30 AM

Baldwin City Golf Course Clubhouse
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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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