January 12, 2026 12:51 pm
The Douglas County Treasurer’s Office will close its public-facing services inside the historic County Courthouse, 1100 Massachusetts St., at 5 p.m. Friday, Feb. 13, as part of an effort to consolidate operations and improve customer service. The Courthouse location will continue to be used for internal functions.
Beginning at 8 a.m. Monday, Feb. 16, all motor vehicle and real estate transactions in Lawrence will be handled exclusively at the Treasurer’s Sixth Street Office, 2601 W. Sixth St.
The Treasurer’s Office will continue operating its Baldwin City location inside Baldwin City Market, 112 Eighth St., during the second full week of each month.
Treasurer Adam Rains said the move is designed to increase efficiency for both customers and staff.
“Centralizing our operations is a strategic step toward improving how we serve Douglas County residents,” Rains said. “This transition will help us work more efficiently, respond more quickly and provide a higher level of service.”
The Sixth Street location offers a larger waiting area, free close parking and a single-level entrance without steps. A new greeter will assist customers by reviewing paperwork to ensure they have the documents needed to complete their transactions, similar to the process used by the Kansas Division of Vehicles.
Nine employees will transfer to the Sixth Street office, allowing the location to be fully staffed and enabling new employees to work alongside experienced team members.
The Treasurer’s Office collects and distributes property tax revenue to the state and local taxing districts, including townships and school districts. It also operates the county’s motor vehicle department for the State of Kansas. The office processes more than 130,000 motor vehicle transactions each year with a staff of 21 and answers an average of 2,200 phone calls per month.
“This move strengthens our team and our ability to serve the public,” Rains said. “Bringing staff together in one location improves collaboration, reduces burnout and ultimately creates a better experience for the people who rely on our services.”
All current services will continue to be offered, including the drop boxes located outside the Courthouse and the Sixth Street office, and these online payment options:
- Renew motor vehicle tags: https://ikan.ks.gov
- Pay property taxes: https://propertyinfo.douglascountyks.org
Renewals and payments can also be mailed.
Rains will provide information at the Board of County Commissioners’ business meeting, which starts at 5:30 p.m. Wednesday, Jan. 14, on the second floor of the courthouse. Here's a link to the agenda.
For more information, visit: https://www.dgcoks.gov/treasurer.
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