Titling of Used Vehicles

Applications for a title must originate in the local County Motor Vehicle office in the county where the vehicle is garaged. Military or full-time college students may register at their legal residence or their stationed address.

A vehicle must be registered within 60 days from the date of purchase or penalty will be charged.

Documents Required

• Properly assigned title (notarization is no longer required in Kansas).
• Kansas sales tax receipt is required when purchased from a Kansas dealer.
• Bill of Sale when purchased from out-of-state dealer.
• Affidavit of Purchase Price (TR-11) when title has no line for purchase price.
• A Motor Vehicle Examination (MVE-1) on out-of-state titles from the Kansas Highway Patrol. The Highway Patrol is located at East Highway 68 at KDOT. Office hours for MVE-1 examinations are Monday 9:00 am to 12:00 pm and Thursday 9:00 am to 12:00 pm.
• Transfer of Death (TOD) party's name and address if desired on title.

The following are required for the MVE-1 examination:

3. Proof of current insurance for each vehicle.

4. Lien release if lien shows on the seller's title.