Motor Vehicle Fees and Payment Options
Look up fees to title and register vehicles.
How much is sales tax on a vehicle?
You may pay a sales tax the first time you register a new or used vehicle if purchased from an individual or an out of state dealer.
To calculate sales tax, visit Kansas Department of Revenue Sales Tax Calculator.
How much is personal property tax on a vehicle?
Vehicle property tax is due annually. You will pay property tax when you initially register a vehicle and each year when you renew your vehicle registration.
Use the Kansas Department of Revenue Vehicle Property Tax Calculator to estimate vehicle property tax by make/model/year, VIN or RV weight/year, for a partial or full registration year.
How much does it cost to register a vehicle?
You will pay registration fees when you initially register a vehicle, and each year when you renew your vehicle registration.
Expand vehicle classifications below to see registration fees by weight or vehicle type.
Automobiles
| Weight | Fee |
|---|---|
| Under 4500 lbs | $ 30.00 |
| Over 4500 lbs | $ 40.00 |
Electric & Hybrid Vehicles
| Type | Fee |
|---|---|
| Electric vehicles | $ 100.00 |
| Electric-hybrid & Plug-in hybrid vehicles | $ 50.00 |
Regular trucks
| Gross Weight To | Fee |
|---|---|
| 12M | $ 40.00 |
| 16M | $ 202.00 |
| 20M | $ 232.00 |
| 24M | $ 297.00 |
| 26M | $ 412.00 |
| 30M | $ 412.00 |
| 36M | $ 475.00 |
| 42M | $ 575.00 |
| 48M | $ 705.00 |
| 54M | $ 905.00 |
| 60M | $ 1145.00 |
| 66M | $ 1345.00 |
| 74M | $ 1670.00 |
| 80M | $ 1870.00 |
| 85.5M | $ 2070.00 |
Local, 6000 mile, Custom Harvest Trucks
| Gross Weight To | Fee |
|---|---|
| 16M | $ 162.00 |
| 20M | $ 202.00 |
| 24M | $ 232.00 |
| 26M | $ 277.00 |
| 30M | $ 277.00 |
| 36M | $ 315.00 |
| 42M | $ 345.00 |
| 48M | $ 415.00 |
| 54M | $ 515.00 |
| 60M | $ 615.00 |
| 66M | $ 715.00 |
| 74M | $ 895.00 |
| 80M | $ 1025.00 |
| 85.5M | $ 1145.00 |
Farm Trucks
| Gross Weight To | Fee |
|---|---|
| 16M | $ 57.00 |
| 20M | $ 142.00 |
| 24M | $ 152.00 |
| 26M | $ 172.00 |
| 36M | $ 172.00 |
| 54M | $ 175.00 |
| 60M | $ 325.00 |
| 66M | $ 505.00 |
| > 66M | $ 745.00 |
Trailers
| Gross Weight To | Fee |
|---|---|
| 8M | $ 35.00 |
| 12M | $ 45.00 |
| > 12M | $ 55.00 |
Motorcycles & Motor Bikes
| Type | Fee |
|---|---|
| Motorcycles | $ 35.00 |
| Motor Bikes | $ 11.00 |
Antique & Special Interest
| Type | Fee |
|---|---|
| Antique | $ 40.00 |
| Special Interest | $ 26.00 |
Additional Fees Paid at Registration
| Description | Fee |
|---|---|
| Highway Patrol and Training Surcharge | $ 2.00 |
| Law Enforcement Training Center Surcharge | $ 1.25 |
| DMV Modernization Surcharge | $ 4.00 |
| County Service Fee | $ 5.00 |
Additional Services
Other Service Fees, if Applicable
| Service | Fee |
|---|---|
| County Facility Fee | $ 5.00 |
| Title Fee | $ 10.00 |
| Lienholder Fee | $ 1.50 |
| Reflectorized Plate Fee | $ .50 |
Highway Patrol VIN Inspection Fees
| Inspection Type | Fee |
|---|---|
| VIN Inspection Fee | $ 20.00 |
| Rebuilt Salvage Inspection | $ 25.00 |
For more information, visit our Vehicle Inspection page.
Specialized Plate Fees
Additional information on specialized plates can be found at Kansas Department of Revenue Division of Vehicles - Kansas Distinctive License Plates.
If a plate requires an application form, click on the plate type below to access the required form.
| Type | Fee | |
|---|---|---|
| Antique, Personalized | $ 45.50 | |
| Amateur Radio | Standard Fee + | $ 1.00 |
| Special Interest | $ 20.00 | |
| Personalized | $ 45.50 |
Payment Options
Pay by Credit / Debit Card or E-check
You may use Visa, Mastercard or Discover credit/debit card to pay online, at the kiosk, or in person at either the Olathe or Mission office. American Express Cards are accepted in person only.
- To view current credit/debit card and e-check convenience fees for online payments, please go to Online Registration Renewal.
- When paying in person at the counter at either the Olathe or Mission location, the credit card convenience fee is 2.4% of the total transaction amount, subject to change.
- When paying in person at the kiosk at either the Olathe or Mission location, the credit card convenience fee is 2.4% of the total transaction amount, subject to change.
Pay by Check, Money Order or Cashier’s Check
You may use a check, money order or cashier’s check to pay by mail or in person.
- Make checks payable to Johnson County Treasurer.
- Mail checks to Johnson County Treasurer at the Motor Vehicle Mailing Address.
- You may write one check to pay for multiple vehicles. Please include the vehicle(s) plate number on the memo line.
- Personal checks should include a valid drivers license and daytime phone number.
- There is a $30 service charge for each returned check.
Helpful Resources
Register Your Recently Purchased Vehicle
Find out what’s required to title and register your recently purchased or gifted vehicle.
Renew Your Vehicle Registration
Everything you need to know to renew your vehicle registration each year.
Transfer Your Vehicle Registration from Another State
New to Kansas? Everything new residents need to know to register their vehicles.
Locations
Mission Motor Vehicle Office
Olathe Motor Vehicle Office