Treasurer

Phone calls are answered M-F 9 a.m. - 5 p.m.

Title work cut-off: 4:30 p.m. Best times to come: Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday 9:00-11:00 and 1:30-4:00

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Contact Info

Locations: Treasurer's Office & Treasurer Satellite - Baldwin City Office

Hours: Mon-Fri | 8am - 5pm

Phone: 785-832-5273

Fax:

785-832-0226

Contact: Treasurer

Douglas County Treasurer's Office

Like the Kansas Department of Revenue, the County will not send text messages to collect payment of any sort. Do not click any links in suspicious text messages. You can learn more on KDOR's website.

The Treasurer's Office provides services related to Motor Vehicles and Taxes for Douglas County, Kansas.

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2601 W. 6th Street Lawrence KS 66049

Please Note: All offices accept cash, checks, money order, and credit/debit card. A processing fee of 2.35% (50-cent minimum) per card transaction will apply. A $30.00 service charge will be issued for each returned payment.

Getting Vehicle Title

Information and Frequently Asked Questions about getting a title for a new or used vehicle, temporary tags, plate renewals, and disabled...

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Driver's License

The Douglas County Treasurer's Office does not handle driver's licenses. Driver's Licenses and examinations are handled by the Kansas...

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Vehicle Inspections

Certain vehicles must have a Vehicle Identification Number inspection completed before the Kansas Department of Revenue will issue a...

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Boats

The state of Kansas requires boats to be registered with the Kansas Department of Wildlife & Parks. Learn more about registration...

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Tax Foreclosures

Information about current and previous tax foreclosures in Douglas County, Kansas. Previous years' Order of Tax Foreclosure Sale documents...

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Getting Vehicle Title

Information and Frequently Asked Questions about getting a title for a new or used vehicle, temporary tags, plate renewals, and disabled...

Learn More

Driver's License

The Douglas County Treasurer's Office does not handle driver's licenses. Driver's Licenses and examinations are handled by the Kansas...

Learn More

Vehicle Inspections

Certain vehicles must have a Vehicle Identification Number inspection completed before the Kansas Department of Revenue will issue a...

Learn More

Boats

The state of Kansas requires boats to be registered with the Kansas Department of Wildlife & Parks. Learn more about registration...

Learn More

Tax Foreclosures

Information about current and previous tax foreclosures in Douglas County, Kansas. Previous years' Order of Tax Foreclosure Sale documents...

Learn More

Frequently Asked Questions

Buyer wants to leave title assignment blank?

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.

Can I make partial payments?

Partial Payments are not accepted for Motor Vehicle transactions.

Can I pay my ticket in the Treasurer's office?

No, for a City of Lawrence ticket, you need to contact the Lawrence Municipal Court at 1 Riverfront Plaza, Lawrence KS 66044 or 785-832-6190. If the ticket was issued by the Kansas Highway Patrol or Douglas County Sheriff's office (look at the… Read More

Can I register a vehicle even if my name is not on the title?

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… Read More

Do I get my title back, if so when?

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… Read More

Homestead Act: What is it?

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… Read More

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Adam Rains

County Treasurer

Adam has worked for Douglas County since 2013 and enjoys providing service to his community. He completed the Certified Public Manager Program through the University of Kansas in 2015, and earned a Bachelor of Arts in Leadership and Management from Ottawa University in 2018. In May 2020, he completed his Master of Public Administration degree from The University of Kansas.

Adam holds a Level-2 certification through the Kansas County Treasurers Association (KCTA). He is also an active member of the Kansas Government Financial Officers Association (KSGFOA).