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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

Courthouse is pictured in the winter.

Douglas County, District Court closed due to winter storm

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Douglas County Government buildings and offices and District Court are closed today, Feb. 12, due to the winter storm. The County Commission meeting is also canceled.We want to thank our public…
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CJCC vote in February

Criminal Justice Coordinating Council adopts strategic plan

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The Douglas County Criminal Justice Coordinating Council (CJCC) unanimously adopted a three-year strategic plan during its meeting today, Feb. 11, at the County Courthouse.The plan outlines four…
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Youth Entrepreneurship Challenge winners

Lawrence Virtual School students receive first place, $1,250 cash prize in Youth Entrepreneurship Challenge

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Seventh-grader Daniel Dao and ninth-grader Lawrence Dao, of Lawrence Virtual School, received first place in the 2024-2025 Douglas County Youth Entrepreneurship Challenge on Feb. 7 at the Dwayne…
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In the Spotlight

On the Calendar

President's Day

District Court and District Attorney's Office closed

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It's Basic documentary promotion

'It's Basic' documentary screening and panel discussion

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Heritage Conservation Council (HCC) Wed, Feb 12 2025 7:00 PM

Old Castle Museum
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Food Policy Council (FPC) Mon, Feb 24 2025 6:30 PM

1006 New Hampshire St and virtually via Teams
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Local Emergency Planning Committee (LEPC) Wed, Mar 5 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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