Frequently Asked Questions

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. Read Full Answer

Partial Payments are not accepted for Motor Vehicle transactions. Read Full Answer

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 says Owner's Signature. Bring in the title documents, proof of insurance, signature form (TR-212a), and payment, and we will register the vehicle without the owner in the office.OR Read Full Answer

Your Kansas title will be mailed to you if there is not a lien against the vehicle. Please allow 6 to 8 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. Read Full Answer

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 State of Kansas can be reached regarding the Homestead Act at 785-368-8222.  Read Full Answer

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/1000 - $46.00*= Taxes**The formula for calculating Residential Real Estate properties is as follows:Appraised value x 11.5% = Assessed value Read Full Answer

To reprint a registration renewal, please visit this link and enter the plate number you would like the renewal for:KS Dept. of Revenue - Print Renewals Read Full Answer

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: Read Full Answer

You can change your address:Online at Change Of Address For Real Estate And Personal Property | Douglas County Kansas for either your real estate or personal property account.  The form will be sent to the appropriate county office for completion. You may continue to receive mail at the old address until the change is complete in our systems.By contacting the Douglas County Treasurer by email, phone, US Mail or by filling out the back portion of the tax statement that is to be turned in with your payment: Read Full Answer

To change the address, the vehicle owner may: Read Full Answer

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 this form to the local county treasurer's motor vehicle office to make application for the disabled parking placard and/or plate. You may have up to two (2) disabled parking devices (one license plate and one placard or two placards). Read Full Answer

Taxpayers can view, print, and download a copy of their property tax receipt online by searching for their property at the Property Info/Search web application.  Please contact 785-832-5178 for any questions or assistance in locating your tax receipt. Read Full Answer

Get in line at the Treasurer's Office using our virtual waiting room. Read Full Answer

If the tax owing is Real Estate tax you can: Read Full Answer

The seller will need to submit a Notarized Lien release to the Department of Revenue or the County Treasurer's office for the title to be printed. In the interim the seller can sign a TR-39a: Electronic Title Sales Agreement' and a 'TR-40: P.O.A., Purchase Price and ODS for Electronic Title' to you and give you a copy of their registration. Read Full Answer