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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

Media Release

Lawrence woman pleads guilty to meth distribution following drug trafficking investigation

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Douglas County District Attorney Suzanne Valdez today announced that Angela Lynn Johnson, 52, of Lawrence, pleaded guilty to five counts of unlawful distribution of methamphetamine and one count of…
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Media Release

Lawrence man convicted in 2023 shooting death of 20-year-old Topeka man

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Douglas County District Attorney Suzanne Valdez today announced that Maliqe Crenshaw, 23, of Lawrence, pleaded no contest to involuntary manslaughter in the 2023 shooting death of a Topeka man.“A…
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Budget deliberations

Commissioners reach agreement on 2025 budget with decrease of 2.9 mills, no reduction in county services

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The Board of County Commissioners reached a tentative agreement on July 16 on an approximately $201.3 million budget for 2025. They agreed on a mill levy of 41.298 mills, which is a decrease of 2.911…
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On the Calendar

Labor Day

Closed for Labor Day

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Commission Board Meeting Wed, Jul 31 2024 5:30 PM

Public Works Training Room
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Heritage Conservation Council (HCC) Thu, Aug 1 2024 7:00 PM

Zoom Webinar
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Local Emergency Planning Committee (LEPC) Wed, Aug 7 2024 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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