Motor Vehicle Fees and Payment Options

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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.

Weight Fee
Under 4500 lbs $ 30.00
Over   4500 lbs $ 40.00

 

Type Fee
Electric hybrid vehicles $ 70.00
Plug-in electric hybrid vehicles $ 100.00
All-electric vehicles $ 165.00
All-electric motorcycles $ 30.00
Electric hybrid or plug-in electric hybrid truck (gross weight of 12,000 pounds or less) $ 125.00
All-electric truck (gross weight of 12,000 pounds or less) $ 200.00

 

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
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
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
Gross Weight To     Fee
     8M $ 35.00
   12M $ 45.00
> 12M $ 55.00

 

Type   Fee
Motorcycles  $ 16.00
Motor Bikes  $ 11.00

 

Type   Fee
Antique $ 40.00
Special Interest $ 26.00

 

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

Service   Fee
County Facility Fee $   5.00
Title Fee  $ 10.00
Lienholder Fee  $   1.50
Reflectorized Plate Fee  $     .50

 

Inspection Type    Fee
VIN Inspection Fee $ 20.00
Rebuilt Salvage Inspection $ 25.00



For more information, visit our Vehicle Inspection page.

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

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 2.25% 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 2.25% of the total transaction amount, subject to change. 

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. 

You may use cash to pay in person at either the Olathe or Mission location. Cash is not accepted by mail. 

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