Frequently Asked Questions

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…

All motor homes and RV trailers meeting the definition of a RV will be registered and renewed on a staggered system based on the first letter of the owner's last name. This is the same system used for autos and trucks. Recreational property taxes are based on the “dry/empty” weight. The same…

What is needed to register when I am moving from another state?You will need to take the vehicle and the title for the vehicle to a Kansas motor vehicle inspection station and obtain a Motor Vehicle Examination (form MVE-1) before going to the county treasurer's motor vehicle office. Contact…

NOTE: You are NOT REQUIRED to obtain a reissued title after the lien is satisfied (paid off).You can sell the vehicle with your title that shows a lien holder on the front if you have a release of lien from the lien holder, giving both to the buyer. However, if the title and the lien release…

If there is a lien holder on file with the Kansas Division of Vehicles for the vehicle, a duplicate title application cannot be issued as long as the lien holder is indicated on the vehicle's computer record. To determine if there is a lien holder listed on the vehicle record look at the…

Any overages occurring from a tax sale are turned over to the Douglas County District Court.    The Treasurer’s Office does not retain a listing of these properties. 

Main Office 2601 W 6th St, Lawrence, KS 66049  Office Hours: Monday - Friday, 8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.   *No title transactions processed after 4:30 p.m.  Baldwin City Satellite Office 112 8th St. (Baldwin City Market) Office Hours: Open one week a month: Monday - Friday, 8:00 a.m. - 11…

Changing name(s) due to marriage or court order will require a change of name on the Driver’s License or state issued I.D. first.  Use the back of the title and complete the purchaser's name space to record ALL the names that are to appear on the new title. If there is a lien holder for the…

The registered owner of a car, light truck, or motorcycle may apply for a personalized license plate by providing the current registration receipt for their vehicle, two to four choices for lettering, and payment of the special plate application fee. The fee to order a personalized plate is $45.50…

A properly assigned title, proof of insurance, the signature of the purchaser and the current fee are needed to get a 60 day permit. A properly completed transfer of ownership agreement (TR-39A) from the dealership may also be used, along with proof of insurance and the current fee.…

Pay Real Estate or Personal Property taxes online with eCheck or credit/debit card at https://propertyinfo.douglascountyks.org.   A fee is charged for this service:  eCheck = $1.49Credit/Debit card = 2.35% of the transaction amount Vehicle registration renewals can be processed…

If the payment is for real estate, you have until May 9th to still pay the first half with interest. If the payment is for personal property, the full amount plus interest becomes due on December 21st.

If the first half of the personal property taxes are not paid by December 20th, the full tax amount plus interest becomes due starting December 21st. Delinquent notices for personal property are sent out the middle of February. If they are not paid, then warrants are issued. Warrants are issued 30…

If the first half of the current year real estate taxes are not paid by December 20th, interest will start accruing December 21st.If the mortgage company was to have paid these taxes, the homeowner must inform them that the Douglas County Treasurer's Office did not receive the payment. If there are…

If the seller does not give the buyer a properly assigned title and cannot be located, the buyer must consult with an attorney and go to court to obtain a court order authorizing the Kansas Department of Revenue to title the vehicle in the name of the petitioner (quiet title action).