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Search for properties by name, address or property identifier. Look at property tax bills, payment history, fill out a change of address form, file a payment under protest form, or see our service fee schedule.

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Motor Vehicles

The Treasurer's Office provides services related to motor vehicles and property taxes for Douglas County, KS. Get information on plate renewal, titles and 60 day tags, motor vehicle online options, property tax, and more.

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Public Records

A directory of links to obtain District Court, District Attorney, Administrative and Law Enforcement records. Douglas County provides access to inspect and obtain a variety of records which are not exempted by law. 

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In the News

Lawrence Dia de Muertos Celebration

Celebrating Heritage: Five community events awarded funding in Douglas County

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Five community events will receive a total of $24,000 in funding from the Douglas County Heritage Conservation Council’s new Heritage Events and Celebration Fund program. The recipients and…
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New dashboard provides real-time data on homelessness

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Douglas County and the City of Lawrence, in partnership with the Kansas Statewide Homeless Coalition, have launched a public dashboard displaying data on homelessness in Douglas County. The tool,…
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Appraiser's Office Change of Value notices for personal property

Appraiser's Office to mail Change of Value notices for personal property on May 1

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On May 1, the Douglas County Appraiser’s Office will mail 6,600 Change of Value notices for personal property for the 2025 tax year. These notices will include appraised and assessed value…
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On the Calendar

Memorial Day

Closed for Memorial Day

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Juneteenth Day

Closed for Juneteenth

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Commission Board Meeting Wed, May 14 2025 4:00 PM and 5:30 PM

Zoom and County Courthouse
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Food Policy Council (FPC) Mon, May 19 2025 6:30 PM

TBD and virtually
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Local Emergency Planning Committee (LEPC) Wed, Jun 4 2025 8:30 AM

TBD
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Where Does Tax Collection Money Go?

Through appointed boards and other officials, county governments provide parks, libraries, sewers, emergency management, public assistance, and in some cases, hospitals, ambulances, fire service, and community colleges. Last but not least, county government is also responsible for building and maintaining county roads and bridges, providing police protection, building inspections, planning, and zoning services. When it comes to paying for these local services, state laws allow for boards of county commissioners to levy taxes for the general fund and for other specific county purposes.

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