Frequently Asked Questions - Motor Vehicles

The Motor Vehicle Offices are open.

Johnson County residents who have need of license plate registrations/renewals are being urged to renew online at www.kswebtags.org or by mail.  The Motor Vehicle offices located at 782 N. Ridgeview Road, Olathe, and 6000 Lamar Avenue, Mission, are open Monday-Friday from 7:30 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.

Citizens should expect a delay in turnaround time for all motor vehicle related transactions and an increase in wait time at the Motor Vehicle Offices as staff verifies current and captures new information.

Since you have paid your registration fee and have the receipts, contact the Ford County DMV at 620-227-4530 and advise them of your changed location; you are no required to re-register in Ford County.  Another option is to simply mail a copy of your receipts along with a letter advising that you've moved and are no longer a citizen of Ford County.  This information was obtained from the office of the City Manager in Dodge City.

I contacted the KS State office regarding online transactions and was assured that if a confirmation was received your renewal is complete.

Driver's License renewal is a service provided by the State of Kansas, not Johnson County DMV.  Following are the phone numbers for each of the State licensing locations:  913-432-2266 (Mission) and (913)829-2501 (Olathe).  Pose your question at either of these locations.

The placard issued to your grandmother by the Department of Motor Vehicles does not need to be returned.  You can toss it.

You have three options:  Contact DMV at 826-1600 to determine the next step;  go in person to the office at Kansas City Road and Ridgeview in Olathe; or go into the Treasurer's Office in the Administration Building at 111 S. Cherry Street, Olathe.

Contact the Motor Vehicle Department at 826-1800 and request a new renewal notice for your personal property taxes; or, go to the Motor Vehicle office at 782 N. Ridgeview (currently the only office open for service).  

If you choose option #2, you will need your license plate number (write it down) and proof of current Kansas auto insurance coverage for your vehicle.  DMV associates will be able to pull up your information and accept your payment.

Information concerning Real & Personal Property Taxes is available online at http://treasurer.jocogov.org/tre/tre_faq.aspx. 

The form used to request a replacement placard may be found on the Treasurer website at: http://treasurer.jocogov.org/dmv/ dmv_forms.aspx.  Under Motor Vehicles Forms, click on the Self Certification of Continued Eligibility for Disabled Parking Privilege link.  That link will take you to the form that will allow you to renew the Placard.

Should you need additional information, contact the Motor Vehicle Division by calling: (913) 826-1800 or via fax at 913/715-2510.

The following information is available on the Johnson County website at:  http://treasurer.jocogov.org/dmv/tag.registration.aspx.

• To register your vehicle for the first time you must visit either the Mission or Olathe motor vehicle office. You cannot register, renew or title your vehicle at the Treasurer’s office located in the County Administration Building in Olathe.
• To register your vehicle you must provide valid proof of insurance from a Kansas agent or Kansas no-fault liability insurance from an out-of-state agent on the vehicle being registered.
• To register jointly (Jane AND John Doe), both owners must be present. If both owners are not present during registration, then you will need to have the other owner fill out a Vehicle Power of Attorney and bring for registration. The motor vehicle can be registered by only one owner if listed as (Jane OR John Doe).
• To register your vehicle you must also refer to Titling a Vehicle.  (Check online)

To renew tags on line, go to the following website:  http://treasurer.jocogov.org/dmv/tag_tag_renewal.aspx.  Click on "Payment Information" (blue tab).

You will also find instructions to renew by mail and renew in person.  

You may contact DMV by calling: (913) 826-1800 or by fax: (913) 715-2510.

According to one website (http://www.dmv.org/ks-kansas/apply-license.php) following is the information you need to know:

Younger than 18: You must complete a driver's education program offered through a local, accredited school district. If you are unsure whether a program is approved, you may contact the Department of Education at (785) 296-8107 or the DMV at (785) 296-3963.

18 and Older:  Taking a supplemental course, such as the one our sponsor offers, helps you sharpen your skills; however, the DMV doesn't require you to complete a formal driver's education program.

You can obtain a copy of the Kansas Driving Handbook for official support for the above information.

According to the Kansas Department of Revenue, the CDL Manual has not been published in Spanish.  A complete CDL manual may be found at www.ksrevenue.org or purchased at your local Driver’s License office.

The disabled parking placard info can be found online at http://treasurer.jocogov.org/dmv under the tab titled Motor Vehicles Forms.  The link to the actual form can be found on the left side of the webpage . . . http://treasurer.jocogov.org/dmv/doc/tr159.pdf.

Sign the title as Trustee.  However, you must be able to submit a copy of the Trust papers at the time of sale.  For additional information, contact the Motor Vehicle department at 913-826-1800.

To have a lien removed from a title without a change in ownership requires an application for a reissued title. Take the title and the lien release to your local county treasurer’s motor vehicle department and make application for a reissued title. There is a title fee for this transaction.

Since Kansas became a paperless title state in 2003, the only time a reissued title will be issued is when a paper title was issued with a lien (2002 and before) and the lien release and Kansas title are submitted to the county treasurer’s motor vehicle office, or if the paper title is lost and the lien release is submitted when making application for a replacement title.

NOTE: For titles issued prior to 2003, it is not required by Kansas law to have a lien removed from the vehicle’s title after the lien is released. However, since Kansas is now a paperless title state, if the paper title and/or the lien release were lost and the lien was still listed on the vehicle’s record, a lien release will be required in order to obtain a replacement title. A reissued title will be issued instead of a duplicate title.
 

If the vehicle is a car or light truck, the renewal notice is for future taxes and is proof that the prior year was already paid.   Since you will not be renewing your license, no tax is due for the upcoming year for that vehicle.  

Heavy trucks or trailers are assessed by the Appraiser's office.  Contact the Appraiser's Office (715-9000) to advise that the vehicle has been sold and they will advise you.

The state generates courtesy reminders 45 days before the expiration date, but it is still the citizen's responsibility to renew in a timely manner. Lost or missing reminders occur on occasion. This occurs most often when you have recently moved and the reminder is sent to your previous address.

If you intend on renewing in person, the renewal notice is not necessary, however you will need proof of insurance, any other applicable paperwork, and the license plate/tag number as well. Prior to calling our office at (913)826-1800 to request a duplicate notice (if you plan to renew by mail), have the license plate/tag number readily available to expedite the process.

If you choose to mail in your renewal, be sure to include any change of address.

There are currently two office locations for Johnson County residents to process their vehicle registrations/titling.

Mission Office
6000 Lamar Avenue
Mission, KS 66202

Olathe Office
782 N. Ridgeview Road
Olathe, KS 66061
 

Both DMV locations offer a line queuing system that offers customers options to waiting in line by providing line status updates through cell phone text messages. The service is available for renewing a vehicle tag or titling a vehicle. First, customers need to go to one of the two locations where they can use the touch screen kiosks at the front of each location.

You can leave the DMV and monitor your cell phone for updates when your turn is approaching. You will receive a text message 15 minutes before you reach the front of the line. If the wait time is less than 20 minutes, you receive a paper ticket instructing you to wait until your number is called.

If the wait time is more than 20 minutes, you get the option to enter your cell phone number (the last four digits will become your ticket number).

Services provided by the State of Kansas, not Johnson County DMV

In Johnson County and Sedgwick County, driver's license services are provided by the State of Kansas Department of Revenue. The Johnson County Motor Vehicle Offices do not process driver's licenses.

Driver's License Examination is responsible for examining everyone applying for Kansas driver's licenses. Driver Control maintains all driver's license records, along with traffic violation convictions, suspensions, and revocations.

Additional information can be found on the State's website, including:

• Change your Kansas Driver's License Address Online
• Driver's License Handbook and Fee Schedule
• Driver's License Records, Traffic Violation Convictions, Suspensions, and Revocations
• Information on Renewing, Extending, or Replacing your Driver's License

Mission Office
6507 Johnson Drive, Mission, KS, 66202
(913) 432-2266

Olathe Office
Great Mall of the Great Plains (Home and Hobby Entrance)
20162 W. 151st Street, Olathe, KS 66061
(913) 829-2501 

Fill out the Handicapped Placard Form (Adobe Reader Required) and follow its instructions. It can be faxed to (913)826-1810 or mailed to the DMV Office for processing.

You can mail the form to either the Mission or Olathe DMV Offices.