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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

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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Lawrence World Cup website

Lawrence 2026 launches website as source for World Cup activity specific to Douglas County

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Residents and visitors alike now have a source for information related to World Cup activity in Lawrence and Douglas County.The website lawrence2026.com is designed to be a hub for information about...
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Community meeting

Community invited to workshop on supporting single-family families

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Douglas County Economic Mobility Project will host a community sensemaking session on Monday, Dec. 15, to explore ways to better support low-income and single-parent families. The workshop will be...
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Judicial and Law Enforcement Center

Court, DA's Office closed for the holidays

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Holiday Courthouse

Closed for the holidays

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Commission Board (Cancelled) Wed, Dec 24 2025 5:30 PM

Zoom and County Courthouse
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Commission Board (Cancelled) Wed, Dec 31 2025 5:30 PM

Zoom and County Courthouse
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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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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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