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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

Austin Buhta, of Augustana University, consults an atlas as part of his work.

Archaeologists launch countywide survey to uncover Douglas County's past

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A team of archaeologists from Augustana University and the University of Kansas has launched a yearlong survey aimed at uncovering Douglas County’s historic past.The project, which began in June, is…
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2025 Preparedness Partner Awards presentation by Emergency Management

LEPC honors firefighters, emergency leaders for outstanding preparedness

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The Douglas County Local Emergency Planning Committee (LEPC) today recognized firefighter and paramedic Tiffany Saturday and Douglas County Consolidated Fire District No. 1 with the 2025 Preparedness…
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Road construction

Contractor to begin chip seal project on 26.5 miles of county roads in mid-July

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Public Works has contracted with Vance Brothers to apply chip seal on 26.5 miles of roads in the southeast portion of the county. Work is expected to start in mid-July and take three to four weeks.…
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Douglas County Fair

Douglas County Fair

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Vinland Fair

Vinland Fair

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Heritage Conservation Council (HCC) Thu, Jul 10 2025 7:00 PM

Douglas County Office at 1006 New Hampshire
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Commission Board Special Meeting Fri, Jul 11 2025 9:00 AM

Zoom and County Courthouse
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Commission Board Special Meeting Mon, Jul 14 2025 9:00 AM

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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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