Frequently Asked Questions

No, the full-service Driver's License station is located at 225 South Walnut, Ottawa. Phone# - (785)242-1276 Tues-Fri 7am-5:30pm

No, for a ticket issued by the City of Ottawa you will need to contact the Ottawa Municipal Court at 715 West 2ns Street Ottawa KS, 66067. (785)242-5333. If the ticket was issued by the Kansas Highway Patrol or the Franklin County Sheriff's Office you will need to contact the Franklin County District Court: 301 South Main Ottawa, KS (785)242-6000.

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A properly assigned title, proof of insurance, the signature of the purchaser and the current fee are needed to get a 60 day permit. A property completed transfer of ownership agreement (TR-39a), proof of insurance and the current fee may also be used

To remove a name(s): At least one of the current owners must remain on the title as an owner. Use the assignment on the back of the title. Complete the purchaser's name space on the back of the title under "Name of Purchaser" as the name(s) are to appear on the new title. If there is a lien holder for the vehicle, a Lienholder's Consent to Transfer Ownership, form TR-128, must be completed. If there is an etitle, use the assignment space on the bottom of the form TR-128. Adding a name(s): Only an immediate family member (spouse, father, mother, son and/or daughter) can be added to a title. On the back of the title, use the purchaser's name space to record ALL the names that are to appear on the new title. If there is a lien holder for the vehicle, a Lienholder's Consent to Transfer Ownership, form TR-128, must be completed. If there is an etitle, use the assignment space on the bottom of the form TR-128. If you are adding any names that are not immediate family members, use the back of the title and complete the purchaser's name space to record ALL the names that are to appear on the new title. If there is a lien holder for the vehicle, a Lienholder's Consent to Transfer Ownership, form TR-128, must be completed. If there is an etitle, use the assignment space on the bottom of the form TR-128. This is considered an original title application and all fees and taxes will be accessed. Changing name(s) due to marriage or court order will requires a copy of the marriage license or the court order. On the back of the title, use the back of the title and complete the purchaser's name space to record ALL the names that are to appear on the new title. If there is a lien holder for the vehicle, a Lienholder's Consent to Transfer Ownership, form TR-128, must be completed. If there is an etitle, use the assignment space on the bottom of the form TR-128.

You will need to exhibit proof of insurance to the treasurer. The proof of insurance must have: the name of the insurance company, the policy number, name of the vehicle owner, the effective and expiration date of the coverage, the year, make and VIN for the vehicle being renewed. You will need proof of insurance for each vehicle. If a trailer does not have its own coverage, the trailer will use the insurance of the vehicle that will be towing the trailer. State law K.S.A 40-3107 requires proof of insurance as a prerequisite to motor vehicle registration.

To determine if there is a lien holder listed on the vehicle record look at the latest registration receipt issued for the vehicle or trailer. If there is a lien holder on the file with the Kansas Division of Vehicles (D of V) for the vehicle. It will say Title held Electronically at the top of your registration. Kansas has been an Electronic holding state since 2003. You would need to bring the notarized lien release to the Motor Vehicle Department to process the release. The state office will print your title that night and mail to you. Please be sure the clerk knows you proper mailing address. Prior to 2003, titles were printed with lien. To replace, you need a lien release and $20.00. (Exception, moving out of state). If there is no lien holder for the vehicle, a duplicate title application can be completed at any county treasurer's office or by mail directly to the Titles and Registrations Bureau. You will need to complete the Application for Secured/Duplicate/Reissue Title, form TR-720B that includes the following information: vehicle year, make and identification number, owner's name(s) and the current odometer reading. Include appropriate title fee. NOTE: If the title was issued prior to 2003 and you have an out of state lien holder, check the upper left portion of the receipt for application for Kansas title for "SMO to Lienholder". If there is and SMO (Special Mailing Order) noted on the application, the title was mailed to the lien holder. If the lien is paid off, contact the lien holder concerning the title. If the title was printed but not mailed to the lien holder or the lien holder does not have the title, you will need a lien release and make application for a "reissued" title that will remove the lien enabling a title to be printed.

If you do not receive your decal in the mail within 10 days from mailing in your payment, contact our office at (785)229-3455 to inquire if the decal may have been returned to our office. If the decal has been returned, give the customer service representative the correct mailing address and the decal will be either sent out again or held in the office if you want to pick it up in person. If the decal has not been returned, a police report must be filed in the city in which you reside. After filing the police report, bring the report, license plate number of the vehicle, insurance information and $1.50 to either motor vehicle office to obtain a replacement decal. This must be done by the registered owner of the vehicle, or the registered owner may give someone Power of Attorney to process this transaction on their behalf.