License Plates
NEW QUE SYSTEM To schedule an appointment for Motor Vehicle or Driver's License, scan the code, click below on Schedule an Appointment, or call 913-294-4164. Walk-ins are welcome but appointments are encouraged and will be waited on first at their appointed times. Walk-ins will need to stop at the Kiosk in the hallway or the information desk to get in line.

Moving In-State
A new Kansas resident must register vehicles within 90 days of establishing residency. Examples of residency: - Own, lease, or rent a place of domicile for more than 90 days
- Have a place of domicile and accept employment
Necessary to Register Vehicle
- Current out-of-state title. If coming from a title-holding state, lien holder must fax a copy of the front and back of the title to the Motor Vehicle Office
- MVE-1 inspection by the Kansas Highway Patrol
- Proof of insurance, effective January 1, 2000, there are new insurance requirements
New Vehicle Purchase
Necessary for registration / licensing:- Properly assigned Manufacture Statement of Origin
- If purchased from a Kansas dealer, a sales tax receipt is required. If purchased from an individual or an out-of-state dealer, a bill of sale is necessary
- Proof of insurance, effective January 1, 2000, there are new insurance requirements
Used Vehicle Purchase
Necessary for registration / licensing:- Properly assigned title
- If purchased from a Kansas dealer, a sales tax receipt is required. If purchased from an individual or an out-of-state dealer, a bill of sale is necessary
- Odometer Disclosure Statement
- MVE-1 inspection by the Kansas Highway Patrol, if out-of-state title
- All liens must be released
- Proof of insurance, effective January 1, 2000 there are new insurance requirements
New Vehicle Transfer
Plate transfer is applicable if the disposed / sold vehicle is replaced by another motor vehicle. Necessary for registration / licensing:- Current registration from the disposed vehicle
- Name of buyer of disposed vehicle
- Assignment of name on new title must match name on disposed vehicle registration
- Properly assigned Manufacture Statement of Origin
- If purchased from a Kansas dealer, a sales tax receipt is required. If purchased from an individual or an out-of-state dealer, a bill of sale is necessary
- Proof of insurance, effective January 1, 2000, there are new insurance requirements.
Used Vehicle Transfer
Necessary for registration / licensing:- If purchased from a Kansas dealer, a sales tax receipt is required. If purchased from and individual or an out-of-state dealer, a bill of sale is necessary
- Current registration from the disposed vehicle
- Name of buyer of disposed vehicle
- Assignment of name on new title must match name on disposed vehicle registration
- Properly assigned title
- Odometer Disclosure Statement
- MVE-1 inspection by the Kansas Highway Patrol, if out-of-state title
- All liens must be released
- Proof of insurance, effective January 1, 2000, there are new insurance requirements
Renewals
The following can be mailed or hand carried to the Motor Vehicle Office. One check is acceptable for payment.- Renewal notice from the State of Kansas, bearing a registered owner’s signature (effective July 1, 2011, registered owner's signature is not required to renew a registration)
- Proof of insurance - new insurance requirements effective January 1, 2000
Other License Plates
- College, antique, disabled, combat wounded, veterans, and personalized plates
- Handicap placards
- Temporary tags (60 days)
- Tag refunds
Contact Us
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Tricia Lee
County Treasurer
Contact At
Administration Building
201 S. Pearl, Suite 103
Paola, KS 66071
Tax
P: (913) 294-2353
F: (913) 294-9540
Motor Vehicle
P: (913) 294-4164
F: (913) 294-9540
Hours
Monday - Friday
8 a.m. - 4 p.m.