Any of our three locations:
- 1100 Massachusetts (8-5) M – F **
- 6th and Crestline – 2601 W. 6th St. (8-5) M – F **
- Baldwin Satellite Office (Open second full week of each month)
** Indicates outside drop box is available at these two locations.
Frequently Asked Questions
Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I pay my taxes in person?
Where do I get a driver's license?
The Douglas County Treasurer doesn't process any Driver's License. You can apply for a driver's license with the Driver's License Examiner at:
Douglas County Driver's License Examiner
- Location: I-70 Business Center
- …
Where is the VIN inspection office?
I-70 Business Park
1035 N 3rd Street Suite 107
Lawrence KS 66044
785-842-4759
Schedule an appointment online: Make Your Appointment - TeleGovProd
Who must sign the title assignment or application for title and registration or when there is "and", "and/or" and "or" between the names?
And: All persons listed before and after the "and" must sign. &/or: Either the person before or after the "& / or", "and / or" can sign, only one signature required. Or: Either the person before or after the "or" can sign, only one…
Why am I getting a property tax bill when I already have a tag?
When registering a moped, heavy truck or trailer, you are only paying for the registration fees on that item. Personal property taxes are billed separately through the County. These statements are mailed out mid November and the beginning of April.
Why do I have to have the signature of my spouse?
The signature of a spouse or other co-owner would be required when a registration reads "AND", when a name is being added to the registration and/or the title, and it also might be required in other very case specific instances.
Why do I have to show insurance on each vehicle?
State law K.S.A 40-3107 requires proof of insurance as a prerequisite to motor vehicle registration.
You will need to exhibit proof of insurance to the Treasurer’s Office. The proof of insurance must have: the name of the insurance company, the policy number, name of the vehicle owner, the…
Why do I have to show my ID with my check?
In order to for the District Attorney's office to assist us in pursuing collection of insufficient checks, proof of identification is required at the time the check is accepted.
Why is there a service fee if I use my credit / debit card?
Unlike a retail business whose credit card fees are hidden in the cost of the merchandise, the Douglas County Treasurer's office uses the option of credit/debit card payments as an optional service to the individual taxpayer. The merchant costs associated with credit/debit card acceptance cannot…
How do I cancel my voter registration?
A cancellation request form is available at our Register to Vote page.
You may return the completed form to us by mail, email, or fax.
How do I get a copy of my voter registration card?
Contact the Douglas County Clerk's Election Office. Ask to have a new "Notice of Disposition" (voter registration card) to be mailed. A new card will be issued to the address we have on file…
How do I get a stack of voter registration forms to run a registration drive?
Our office is happy to provide voter registration forms and registration drive instructions. By law you should return completed registrations within five (5) days from signature on the registration form. Additionally, remember that voter registration now ends twenty-one (21) days before the…
How do I get an advance (absentee) ballot?
Please visit our Ways to Vote page. You will find information on Advance Voting by Mail,…
How do I register to vote?
There are several ways to register to vote:
If you have a valid KS Driver License or KS State ID you may go to the Kansas Secretary of State's website. Complete the online…
How does the county report election night results?
On election night the general public are welcome to come to the second floor of the Douglas County Courthouse on election night to observe the process of tallying the results from advance ballots and precincts. You may access election results, whether official or unofficial, at our…
I am looking for district information to consider or not I want to run for office. How do I request district voting statistics?
- Make sure you are a resident of the district that you are considering running for, especially during periods of redistricting that may move district lines to unfamiliar locations.
- The Douglas County Election Office has established the Election Research Gateway that will provide…
I am looking for information about a candidate's campaign finances and/or their Statements of Substantial Interest. Where do I go?
Please visit our Candidates & Elected Officials page. You will find information in the Campaign Report Archives for current and past candidates.
I have changed my name and have not updated my voter's registration yet. Can I still vote?
Yes. You will be asked to complete a provisional ballot, and will complete a new registration form with your new name. Your registration will be researched. If everything is found to be…
I have heard that provisionals are only counted if the race is close. Is this true?
False. All provisional ballots are researched thoroughly and all valid provisional ballots will be counted and added to the final totals (whether the race is close or not).
I just moved to Douglas County, may I vote in the upcoming election?
If you reside in Douglas County, KS and registered to vote at least twenty-one days before the upcoming election then yes, you may vote. If you have moved from another county in Kansas within thirty (30) days before an election, and did not reregister in Douglas County, you may return to your…
I recently moved, can I still vote at my old location?
The law provides for registrants who have move within the thirty days of an election and have not updated their registration. These voters may either:
- go to their old polling place, complete an Affidavit of Former Precinct Resident (FP-1 form) and vote or
- go to…
I want to apply for a township position, such as trustee, treasurer, or clerk. What do I have to do?
You still need to submit a Declaration of Intention to run for office, and you have a $1 filing fee to pay to the Election Office. You will also need to complete a Statement of Substantial Interest form. If you do not anticipate raising or spending more than $500 in your campaign, you can fill…
I want to file for an elected position. How do I do this?
- Please visit our Become a Candidate page. You will find the information and forms needed to file for county office.
Where do I find county officials' financial statements? How do I find out what conflicts of interests they may have?
The Election Research Gateway contains all financial disclosure of campaign receipts and expenditures. The County Clerk's Office is in the process of posting to the Gateway all Statements of Substantial Interest of all candidates and elected officials of Douglas County, but in the meantime, all…
Where is my polling location?
Visit the Your Voter Information page. Here you may look up your registration and see your polling place and sample ballot; or you may go to the Polling Place Directory and type in your address to find you polling place.…