Last Update: September 16, 2026

Change Information on Vehicle Registration in Kansas

Vehicle registration and title records in Kansas are maintained by the Kansas Department of Revenue (KDOR) Division of Vehicles, which processes all transactions through county treasurer's motor vehicle offices. Changes to these records become necessary when a resident's address changes, legal name changes, recorded information requires correction, a vehicle is purchased or transferred, or an individual relocates to Kansas.

Kansas Vehicle Registration Changes that Commonly Require Action

Registration record updates become necessary in the following situations:

• A physical or mailing address change. Kansas residents must update their address within 90 days of establishing residency.
• A legal name change due to marriage or court order. The county treasurer processes the change to the title and registration records.
• The registration or title record contains incorrect information, requiring a corrected or reissued title.
• A vehicle is purchased or acquired. An application for title and registration must be made within 60 days of purchase to avoid a penalty.
• A vehicle is brought into Kansas by a new resident. An application for Kansas title and registration is required when a vehicle has been located in Kansas for 90 days or more.
• A license plate is transferred to a newly acquired vehicle, and the previous vehicle must be sold or traded within 30 days of the new purchase.
• A certificate of title is lost, stolen, or mutilated, requiring a duplicate or reissued title.

Where to File a Kansas Vehicle Registration Change

Vehicle registration and title transactions are filed with the county treasurer's motor vehicle office, which serves as an agent of the Kansas Division of Vehicles. Application for a certificate of title and registration must be made through the county treasurer's office in the county where the vehicle is garaged. The vehicle online services page lists the transactions that may be completed electronically.

Understanding the difference between the registration record and title record is important because the title must be assigned to the new owner before the registration can be updated, and both title corrections and registration changes are processed through the county treasurer's office.

Kansas Address Changes on Vehicle Registration

An address change may be reported online through the Division of Vehicles address change service, which updates the address on file without issuing a new credential. Kansas residents must update their address within 90 days of establishing residency. An address change that requires an updated driver's license or ID card may be completed through the iKan online portal with a $10 fee.

An address change may also be submitted to the county treasurer's office in person, by mail, or online. Douglas County, for example, accepts either a signed TR-212a form or a signed letter that includes the license plate numbers, vehicle year, make, and VIN, as well as the old and new addresses. Address changes take approximately 30 days to process.

Kansas Name Changes and Title-Linked Corrections

A legal name change affects both the title record and the registration record. When the owner's name change is due to marriage or a court order, the county treasurer processes the change to the vehicle title. The title fee in Kansas is $10.

A name change on a Kansas driver's license or ID card requires proof of the legal name change and a fee of $16 for a license or $12 for an ID card. The name must be updated with the Social Security Administration before the Kansas credential is updated.

Correcting Incorrect Information on a Kansas Registration Record

Correcting the registration record differs from correcting the title record. When information on a title is incorrect or the title has been lost, stolen, or mutilated, an Application for Secured/Duplicate/Reissue Title (Form TR-720B) may be completed at any county treasurer's motor vehicle office or by mail to the Titles and Registrations Bureau. The TR-720B form requires the vehicle's year, make, and identification number, the owner's name, the current odometer reading, and the $10 title fee.

When a title contains a lienholder, a lien release is required before a duplicate title will be issued. Registration record corrections are processed through the county treasurer's office where the vehicle is registered.

Kansas Deadlines for Vehicle Registration Changes

The following deadlines apply to registration and title changes in Kansas:

• Title and registration applications for newly purchased vehicles must be submitted within 60 days of purchase to avoid penalties.
• Vehicles located in Kansas for 90 days or longer require Kansas title and registration applications, and residents must update their address within 90 days of establishing residency.
• Security interest notices must be filed within 30 days of the purchase date.
• When transferring a license plate to a newly acquired vehicle, the previous vehicle must be sold or traded within 30 days of the new purchase.
• Address change processing typically takes approximately 30 days.
• Motor vehicle liability insurance coverage is mandatory for all owners, as required by KSA 40-3104. Proof of insurance must be provided when applying for title and registration, as outlined in the Division of Vehicles proof of insurance guidance.

How Much Does It Cost To Change Vehicle Registration Details in Kansas?

Kansas vehicle registration and title records are administered by the Kansas Department of Revenue, Division of Vehicles, with transactions processed through county treasurer offices; the fees below are published on the Division's official state pages. The current amounts for the most common record changes are listed in the table below.

Contact Information

Kansas Department of Revenue Division of Vehicles - Titles and Registrations Bureau
Zibell Building, 300 SW 29th Street, Topeka, KS 66611
Phone: (785) 296-3621
Official Website: Kansas Department of Revenue Division of Vehicles