Vehicle Licensing

Payment for your registration and property taxes may be made by cash, check, or credit / debit cards (Visa, Discover, MasterCard, or American Express). Additional fees apply for credit card or debit card use. Payment is due at the time of process.

Sold Vehicle

You may return the license plate for a refund. Once you have signed the title over you may then turn in the license plate for any funds remaining. You will need your SSN or Federal ID, the name of the person you sold it to, and a Refund Form (PDF).

Moved Out of State

If you have moved out of Kansas, you may be eligible for a partial refund of property tax only. You will need to send a copy of of your out-of-state registration, a copy of your out-of-state driver's license, the plate you are refunding and a Out-of-State Refund Form (PDF).

Note: Refunds under $5 will not be issued.

Determining Your Renewal Date
Your tag dates are determined by the first letter of your last name. Tags expire on midnight of the corresponding month and day. (E.g. John Doe's tags will expire at midnight on April 30.)

Tags Expire	Last Names Beginning Letter
February 28 (or 29)	A
March 31	B
April 30	C, D
May 31	E, F, G
June 30	H, I
July 31	J, K, L
August 30	M, N, O
September 30	P, Q, R
October 31	S
November 30	T, V, W
December 31	U, X, Y, Z

Note: Heavy trucks and trailers renew from January 2 to the last day in February.

Drivers License

A Kansas drivers license of registered owner(s) must be provided at time of renewal or application for new title.

Kansas Highway Patrol Inspection Slip (MVE -1)

An inspection is required on all out of state titles (not MSO) in order to register that vehicle in Kansas. This inspection verifies that the vehicle's identification number (VIN) is correct on the title. The inspections also consists of checking to make sure the vehicle is not stolen. The Pottawatomie County Sheriff's Office does VIN inspections Monday through Friday BY APPOINTMENT ONLY . There is a $20 cash only fee for the VIN inspection. For more information call 785-457-3353.

Odometer Disclosure Statement

On most vehicles sales, a Federal Odometer Disclosure statement is required. If you have an older Kansas title or an out of state title that doesn't list the odometer statement on the back of the title, a separate odometer disclosure statement may be required. Newer Kansas titles and Manufactured Statements of Origin (MSO) have an odometer disclosure statement on the title.

Proof of Insurance

As of January 1, 2000 everyone is required to show proof of insurance on all motor vehicle transactions.

Proof of Insurance Information

The Insurance Company Name, Policy Number, Effective Dates, Vehicle's Information. Kansas law requires that you carry no-fault insurance on all vehicles, except a motorized bicycle.

Sales Receipt or Notarized Bill of Sale

If you buy a vehicle from a Kansas dealer, that dealer will provide you with a sales tax receipt. When purchasing a vehicle from an individual, that individual needs to provide you with a bill of sale, or have the purchase price filled in on the title at the time of sale. This is for sales tax purposes.

Title

When registering a vehicle you must bring the title, or a Manufactured Statement of Origin (MSO), with you to the Treasurer's Office. New Kansas residents need to bring the title and the vehicle with them to the Treasurer's Office. If your title is being held by a lien holder in another state, you must have them mail the actual title to our office.

Transferring a License Plate
If you have sold a vehicle you may be able to transfer that license plate to your new vehicle.

• You will need your registration from the old vehicle.
• The license must be titled exactly the same way.
• The license plate must be current (not expired).

Note: You have only 60 days from the purchase date of the new vehicles title to complete this transfer.