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Q. How much will it cost to register my vehicle?
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| Title Fees | $10.00 |
| Transfer Fees | $6.50 |
| Registration: | |
| Autos less than 4500 lbs. | $39.00 |
| Autos over 4500 lbs. | $49.00 |
| 12M Trucks | $49.00 |
| Motorcycles | $25.00 |
| Motorbikes | $20.00 |
| Trailers: | |
| 2001 – 8000 | $44.00 |
| 8001 – 1200 | $54.00 |
| 12001 and over | $64.00 |
(each registration includes a $4.00 DMV modernization fee and any registration with a lien will pay an additional $1.50 lienholder fee)
- If the weight of the trailer and the load combined is less than 2,000 pounds, registration is optional. If a farm trailer hauling the farmer's own product has a load of less than 6,000 pounds, registration is optional. For fees on trucks with gross weight of over 16,000 pounds, call the County Treasurer's Office.
- Property tax is paid at the time of registration/title application and is determined in the County Treasurer's Office. The exceptions are heavy trucks, trailers, and mopeds, whose taxes are determined by the County Appraiser's Office.
- Reflectorized plate fee is $0.50.
- Sales tax will be collected in the tag office if the vehicle is bought from an individual or purchased out of state. The sales tax rate is 8.15%. The sales tax percentage will be figured on the place of the buyers residence, not on the location where the vehicle was purchased.
Q. What do I need to know about transferring a tag from one vehicle to another?
A. The fee to transfer is $16.50, plus a mandatory $4.00 fee, plus the difference in the property tax. The names on the two titles must be the same. If the old tag is expired, it can only be transferred if it is a personalized tag. If this is your renewal month, your fees will be the same as a new tag minus the $0.50 plate fee. The old vehicle must be sold or traded in, even if it is not running. As long as its title is still in your name, the plate must stay with it.
Q. I'm moving to Kansas from another state; how do I register my vehicle?
A. If you have the title, you need to bring in the title, the vehicle inspection, and the proof of insurance. The person who is named on the title is the only person who can register the vehicle. If two names appear on the title with and/or between the names, only one person has to come in. If two names are on the title with and between them, both persons must come in. All vehicles coming from out of state must have a VIN inspection from the Belleville City Police Department. Call 785-527-2937 for an appointment to have this done. The cost is $20.00 in cash. (Note:This inspection can be done at the Highway Patrol office.)
If you do not have the title because the lienholder of that state keeps it until the vehicle is paid for, you will need to call that lienholder and have a copy of the title (front & back) faxed to the Republic County Treasurer's Office (FAX# 785-527-2668). With your faxed copy, you will then be able to get your vehicle inspected by the Belleville City Police Department. Sometimes the state you're coming from will request something in writing before releasing a copy of the title. In that case we can register your vehicle with a copy of the out-of-state registration. The State will then request the title from the lienholder and send you a copy to take along for the VIN inspection. The State will send a self-addressed envelope for your return of the inspection form. Titles are issued when the lien is paid in full.
Q. What papers will I need to title a newly-purchased vehicle?
A. You will need the title or MSO (if it's a new car), signed over to you, the sales tax receipt or bill of sale, the car's current mileage, and your proof of insurance. When transferring a tag between two cars, you need the current registration or tag number of the old car and the name and address of the person to whom the vehicle was sold.
Q. What are your office hours?
A. The Tag Office is open between 7:30 a.m. and 4:00 p.m., including lunch hour, Monday through Friday.
Q. Where are you located?
A. The Tag Office is located on the main floor of the Republic County Courthouse at 1815 M St. in Belleville.
Q. Where can I get my vehicle inspected, and during what hours?
A. All out-of-state title for used vehicles (and Kansas Non-Highway vehicles) require inspection. The fee is $20.00 in CASH ONLY and can be done at the Belleville City Police Department at 1819 L St. Call 785-527-2937 for an appointment. Non-highway and salvage titles are inspected by the Highway Patrol.
Q. How can I renew my tags if I didn't get a renewal notice in the mail?
A. Take your registration or tag number and proof of insurance to the County Treasurer's Office, and they will be able to process your renewal.
Q. How can I get a refund, and what forms will I need?
A. Bring in your tag, current owner's registration, Social Security number (for a personal vehicle) or Federal ID# (for business or lease vehicles), and name and address of the person to whom the vehicle was sold. Refunds are calculated from the month they are received.
Q. My tag was stolen. What do I do?
A. You will need to report the plate stolen to the Sheriff's Office (527-5410). Bring the tag number and proof of insurance, and we will replace the tag for $3.00.
Q. How do I get a personalized tag?
A. The price for personalized tags is $46.00, in addition to other fees and personal property taxes. You will also need to fill out a Personalized tag form.
Q. What will happen if I have delinquent taxes?
A. If you have delinquent personal property taxes in ANY county in Kansas, they MUST be paid before vehicles can be tagged.
Q. How can I pay for my tags?
A. Acceptable forms of payment are cash, check, money order, and cashier's check. Credit cards may be used through Kansas Webtags 
or across the counter but there is a 2.49% fee.
Q. Where can I go to renew my handicapped placard? Where do I mail it?
A. This is done at the County Treasurer's Office in the County Courthouse.
Q. Do my tags expire on the first day or the last day of the month?
A. Auto, truck, and motorcycle tags expire on the last day of each month, with the exception of heavy trucks (over 12,000 lbs.) and trailers, which expire Dec. 31 with a grace period until Feb. 28.
Q. Why aren't my tags good for a full year?
A. Tag renewals are good for a full year. Tags for vehicles bought new within the year will be good for the period between the purchase date and the expiration date; in some cases this will be for just a partial year. Tags are prorated from the month the title is dated until the month your tag comes due, which is determined by your last name. See the Tag Schedule .
Q. I am a military dependent. Shouldn't I be exempted from property taxes?
A. No. Only the active duty military member is exempt.
Q. Can I get an extension on my 60-day permit?
A. No. There are no extensions.
Q. How can I purchase a 60-day permit?
A. Must be on a Kansas Title only. Must be within 60 days of the purchase date on the back of the title. These permits are not allowed on non-highway or salvage titles.
Q. My doctor says I'm permanently handicapped. Why do I have to re-certify for handicap privileges?
A. Law requires re-certification every three years for verification of status of the handicapped individual. This form is available at the Treasurer's office or by clicking here (PDF).
Q. Why do I pay taxes on my leased vehicle when I'm in the military?
A. The leased vehicle is in the leasing company name; therefore, it is the legal owner of the vehicle and not exempt.
Q. I am in the military but a Kansas resident. Do I pay taxes on my vehicle?
A. If the military person and the vehicle are stationed in Kansas, the vehicle is taxable. If the military person is a resident of Kansas, but stationed in another state, the vehicle is exempt. (see next question)
Q. I am active duty military, but the vehicle is in my wife's name. Do I have to pay taxes on the vehicle?
A. Yes. The service member must be included on the title in order to be exempt.
Q. I own businesses in several counties in Kansas. Where do I register my vehicle?
A. The vehicle should be registered in the county where the main business in located.
Q. Do I have to get a Kansas driver's license if I have Kansas plates?
A. No
Q. Do I have to register my vehicle if I am going to sell it?
A. Yes. You first have to acquire a title in your name before it can be sold to another individual or business.
What is the Role of the Appraiser?
The assessment of property, with the exception of state appraised utility property, for the purpose of property taxes in Kansas is the responsibility of the County Appraiser. The position is created by state statutes and is filled by appointment of the Board of County Commissioners in each county. The term of the appointment is four years.
Two basic duties must be performed by each County Appraiser and his or her staff. First, all property within the county must be inventoried. The types of properties most commonly handled at the county level are real property and personal property. Real property is the land and all improvements permanently affixed to the land. Personal property consists of material assets that are not permanently affixed to land such as machinery and equipment, vehicles, boats, etc. In Kansas, gas and oil properties are treated as personal property for tax purposes.
All real property is inventoried by the county mapping department and a permanent unique parcel identification number is assigned to each parcel. To assist with the inventory process, the County Appraiser's department also develops a property description for each parcel that is solely used for tax appraisal purposes. It is sometimes different from the legal description recorded in the Register of Deeds' office. When changes occur due to the sale of a portion of a parcel, parcel combinations or through new land plottings, new parcel numbers are assigned by the county's mapping department.
For each parcel of land, the improvements, such as buildings, must be measured and described through on-site inspections by field appraisers. State statutes require that all properties be physically inspected and remeasured by an appraiser at least once in a six year period. This helps insure that all new construction and changes to existing improvements are discovered and added to the tax rolls. It also helps keep data current on the property should errors be found. The County Appraiser's office also uses building permits provided by the cities which have building codes within the county to track new construction. Under current Kansas statutes, all real property is revalued annually.
For personal property, the State of Kansas uses a self-reporting system. In January of each year the County Appraiser's office mails out personal property renditions to individual taxpayers and businesses who have had personal property in the past. If taxpayers do not receive a rendition but they have an item of personal property such as a boat that needs to be rendered, they should contact the County Appraiser's office and a rendition will be mailed to them.
The second of the appraiser's duties is to value equitably and at fair market value all property identified as of January 1 of each year. This involves first determining if the property is taxable. Unless specifically exempted by the State of Kansas or by the State Board of Tax Appeals, all tangible assets, land and buildings and personal property in the state are taxable. Once the owner of the property is identified through the inventory process, the property must then be accurately valued at its fair market value. Fair market value is the amount of money a well-informed buyer and a well-informed seller would accept for property in an open and competitive market without any outside influence.
An important thing to remember is that appraisers do not create value. People determine value by their transactions in the market place. The appraiser simply has the legal responsibility to analyze those transactions and appraise individual properties based upon what is happening in the market place.
The appraiser's office does not determine taxes, but instead determines only the market value of the property. The amount of taxes each taxpayer pays is determined by all the taxing agencies, i.e., city, county, school districts, etc. and depends on the amount of taxes needed to provide all the services the taxpayers require. The assessed value is determined by multiplying the fair market value of the property, as determined by the County Appraiser's office, by the assessment rate as outlined in the state constitution.
Baxter Springs City Council meets the 2nd and 4th Tuesday of every month at 7:00 PM
Columbus City Council meets the 1st and 3rd Monday of every month at 6:30 PM
If the Monday falls on a holiday, Columbus Council will meet on Tuesday at 6:30 PM
Galena City Council meets the 1st and 3rd Monday of every month at 6:00 PM
Roseland City Council meets the 2nd Tuesday of every month at 7:00 PM
Scammon City Council meets the 2nd Wednesday of every month at 7:00 PM
Weir City Council meets the 2nd Monday of every month at 7:00 PM
West Mineral City Council meets the 2nd Tuesday of every month at 7:00 PM
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