Frequently Asked Questions

No, it is not necessary that you turn in your damaged or mutilated car title when requesting a car title replacement. However, if your original title is mutilated or has become illegible, you need to attach it to the application form and submit it to the Kansas county treasurer s motor vehicle office along with the duplicate vehicle title fee.

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Titles that have a lien holder record on file will not be issued in the state of Kansas until there are no liens for the vehicle on record. Once you have satisfied the lien on your vehicle, attach the completed Lienholder’s Consent to Transfer Ownership (Form TR-128), obtained from the lienholder, to the paper title and submit it to the Kansas county treasurer s office in that manner.

You can also submit a lien release directly to the KS Division of Motor Vehicles electronically or by fax.

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If faced with a lost car title or stolen vehicle title, you need to visit a Kansas police station near you and report your stolen/lost car title. Reporting the car title as stolen or lost to the proper authorities will help protect you from possible fraud and identity theft. After you have filed a report with the Kansas police, you will need to request a car title copy by completing an Application for Secured/Duplicate/Reissue Title (Form TR-720B) and submitting it to the Kansas Department of Revenue along with the car title replacement fee.

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If your car title has been lost, stolen or damaged, you need to apply for a car title copy with the Kansas county treasurer s office. You can apply in person, by mail or by fax.

IN PERSON

• Complete the Application for Secured/Duplicate/Reissue Title (Form TR-720B).
• If the title shows a lienholder, you must also complete a Lien Release form (TR-150).
• Pay the $10 duplicate title fee. You are also required to pay $10 for removing a lien from a paper title and $11.50 to add a lien. Payment can be made via cash, check or money order.

BY MAIL

Mail the completed Application for Secured/Duplicate/Reissue Title (Form TR-720B) and applicable fees to:

Kansas Department of Revenue

Division of Vehicles

915 SW Harrison, Room 159

Topeka, Kansas 66626-0001

BY FAX

Submit the completed Application for Secured/Duplicate/Reissue Title (Form TR-720B) and applicable fees to by faxing it to the Kansas Titles and Registrations office at (785) 296-2383.

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Any vehicle that has sustained considerable damage and for which the cost of repair is far greater than the cost to replace the vehicle is a savaged vehicle.

To obtain a salvaged vehicle title you need to:

• Complete a Salvage, Non-Highway or Non-Repairable Affidavit form TR-13.
• Take the completed TR-13 form and the current title to your county treasurer s motor vehicle office and make application for the salvage title.
• Take the vehicle and the salvage title application receipt to the Kansas Highway Patrol for a rebuilt salvage inspection.
• Obtain an MVE-1 from the KHP and have the rebuilt salvage decal sticker affixed to the vehicle.
• Take the MVE-1, proof of insurance and the salvage title application receipt back to the county treasurer s motor vehicle office.
• Make application for a rebuilt salvage title.

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Title transfers are usually required when moving to another state. As every state has different rules and regulations concerning how to transfer car title, contact the DMV of the state you are moving to as soon as you settle in your new home.

If you are moving to Kansas from another state, you will have 90 days to transfer the title. You must take the vehicle to a Kansas motor vehicle inspection station and obtain a Motor Vehicle Examination (form MVE-1) before heading out to the county treasurer s office. Upon arrival at the Kansas county treasurer s office, bring the form MVE-1 along with proof of auto insurance and the current registration from the previous state as proof of ownership, complete the Title and Registration Manual Application (Form TR-212a) and pay all applicable fees and taxes.

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If your original car title has been lost you must apply for a duplicate vehicle title. A vehicle with a missing title cannot be bought or sold, therefore if your car title is lost, damaged or stolen, you must apply for and replace car title before you can sell the vehicle. The Kansas DOR allows you to apply for a duplicate title in person at a local county treasurer s office, by mail or by fax.

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You must obtain a certificate of title in the state of Kansas when you purchase or sell a new or used vehicle, inherit, gift or receive a vehicle as a gift. You are required to apply for a vehicle title and car registration within 30 days of the purchase date as late fees apply. Also, if your vehicle has been or will be in Kansas for 90 days or longer, you must apply for a car title transfer.

To complete a vehicle title transfer in the state of Kansas, visit your local Kansas county treasurer’s office and follow the steps:

When buying a vehicle

• Provide the current title or Manufacturer’s Certificate of Origin (MCO/MSO).
• Provide proof of car insurance.
• Provide documentation for sales tax purposes (varies on where the vehicle was purchased from).
• Provide the Form MVE-1 If the vehicle has an out-of-state title.
• Complete the Title and Registration Manual Application (Form TR-212a).
• Pay all applicable car title and registration fees.

When selling a vehicle

• Provide the current title.
• Provide an Affidavit to a Fact / Bill of Sale (Form TR-12), if the title does not have space for the purchase price.
• Provide a lien release document, if applicable.
• Provide an Odometer Disclosure Statement.
• Pay all applicable car title and registration fees.

If you are gifting a vehicle or receiving a vehicle as a gift, you can provide an Affidavit of Relationship (Form TR-215) instead of Affidavit to a Fact if you and the recipient are related. If you are inheriting a vehicle, in addition to all the required paperwork, you will also need to provide a completed Decedent’s Affidavit (Form TR-83a) or Claim of Heir and/or Beneficiary Affidavit (Form TR-83b) to complete the car title transfer.

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An RV, according to Kansas law, is a vehicle or “vehicular-type unit” built on a chassis, which has been designed for use as temporary living quarters for camping, vacation, travel and general recreation. Motor homes, campers, and travel trailers that meet the statutory definition of recreational vehicle must be titled as recreational vehicles.

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Unfortunately, you cannot replace lost car title online in the state of Kansas. You can only obtain a car title copy in person at a KS DMV near you, by mail or by fax. Once you apply for a car title replacement with the KS DOR, you will receive your car title copy within 40 days. If you have not received your duplicate vehicle title in that time, contact the Kansas Division of Vehicles at (785) 296-3621.

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In the sad event of the death of a family member, the title is often transferred to the heirs or someone else identified in the owner’s will. When inheriting a vehicle, you’ll need to complete a vehicle title transfer with the Kansas DMV. You will need to visit your local country treasurer s office and provide the following:

• The original title, if available.
• A completed Decedent’s Affidavit (Form TR-83a) or Claim of Heir and/or Beneficiary Affidavit (Form TR-83b).
• If there is a lien holder shown on the face of the title, a release of lien will be required.
• A Title and Registration Manual Application (Form TR-212a).
• Pay all applicable car title and registration fees.

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A certificate of title is a document that proves legal ownership of a vehicle, while the title transfer makes the change of vehicle ownership official. The most common reasons that require you to transfer car title include:

• Selling or purchasing a new /used vehicle
• Gifting or receiving a vehicle as a gift or donation
• Inheriting a vehicle
• Changing ownership of the vehicle between family members
• Changing the name of the vehicle owner

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The current fee to obtain a car title replacement with the Kansas Division of Motor Vehicles is $10. You are also required to pay $10 for removing a lien from a paper title and $11.50 to add a lien. Payment can be made via cash, check or money order. Make sure to check with your local KS county treasurer s office concerning the accepted methods of payment before heading out in person or mailing your request for a duplicate vehicle title.

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If your car title has been lost, stolen or damaged, you need to apply for a car title copy with the Kansas county treasurer s office. To get a duplicate car title you will need to provide the following documents:

• Application for Secured/Duplicate/Reissue Title (Form TR-720B). When filling in the form:
  • Check the appropriate box at the top of the form, thus informing the DMV that you are applying for a car title replacement.
  • If your original title is lost or destroyed be sure to fill in the Duplicate Title Certification portion in the form.
  • If the current title is mutilated or has become illegible, attach it to the application.
  • You will also need to provide the vehicle make and vehicle identification number, vehicle year and the current odometer reading.

• Lien Release form (TR-150) or if the title shows a lienholder. You can download the form or obtain it from the Kansas county treasurer s office.

Don t forget to provide payment of the $10 car title replacement fee. You can submit the required documentation in person at a Kansas DMV near you or send them by mail or by fax.

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When transferring car title, you will be required to make an in-person visit to your local Kansas county treasurer’s office and present the following documents:

• The current title or Manufacturer’s Certificate of Origin (MCO/MSO) if buying from a dealership.
• For sales tax purposes, one of the following will be required:
  • If purchased from a Kansas dealer, the sales tax receipt (form ST-8).
  • If purchased from an out of state dealer, a copy of the dealer invoice showing the purchase price;
  • If purchased from an Kansas individual or business, the Affidavit of Purchase Price (form TR-11);
  • If purchased from an individual or business out of state, the Affidavit of Purchase Price (form TR-11) or Bill of Sale.
• If there is a lien holder shown on the face of the title, a completed Lienholder’s Consent to Transfer Ownership (Form TR-128).
• An Odometer Disclosure Statement, if the title does not include this information and the vehicle is less than ten years old.
• Proof of car insurance, such as:
  • Certificate of insurance (policy)
  • Insurance card issued by an insurance company (notice of policy renewal NOT acceptable)
  • Certificate of self-insurance issued by the Insurance Commissioner
  • Binder of insurance
  • A commercial policy
• Motor Vehicle Examination (Form MVE-1) if the vehicle was previously titled in another state. The inspection is administered by the Kansas Highway Patrol (KHP).
• A completed Title and Registration Manual Application (Form TR-212a)

You must also pay all applicable car title transfer fees and vehicle registration fees.

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If your car title has been lost, stolen or damaged, you need to apply for a car title copy with the Kansas DOR. In order to get a car title copy from you will be required to fill in the Application for Secured/Duplicate/Reissue Title (Form TR-720B). When filling in the form, make sure you check the appropriate box at the top of the form, thus informing the KS DMV that you are applying for a car title replacement. You will also need to fill in information concerning the vehicle make and vehicle identification number, vehicle year and the current odometer reading in the form. If your original title is lost or destroyed be sure to fill in the Duplicate Title Certification portion in the form, however, if your current title is damaged or has become illegible, attach it to the application.

You will also need to fill out a Lien Release form (TR-150) if the title shows a lienholder. You can download the form or obtain it from the Kansas county treasurer s office.

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Once you have applied and obtained a duplicate Kansas vehicle title, your original title is deemed invalid. However, if the original car title does turn up, make sure to contact the Kansas DOR for further instructions that might apply to your specific case. Make sure you fill in the Duplicate Title Certification portion in the application form when requesting a car title replacement if your original title is lost or destroyed.

If your car title is stolen, it is strongly recommended that you file a report with the proper authorities to protect yourself from fraud or identity theft.

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The state of Kansas defines a motorized bicycle as every device that:

• Has two tandem wheels or three wheels,
• May be propelled by either human power or helper motor,
• Has motor with no more than 3.5 brake horsepower,
• Has cylinder capacity of no more than 130 cubic centimeters;
• Has automatic transmission,
• Has maximum speed of no more than 30 miles per hour.

If the vehicle exceeds any of the number values or has a manual transmission, it will be considered a motorcycle and will be titled and registered as such.

Obtaining a title for a motorcycle is the same as getting car title and requires you to follow the same procedure. However, keep in mind that motorized bicycles or scooters are not motor vehicles by statute (law), therefore an MVE-1 Form is not required nor is proof of insurance.

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The Bill of Sale shows the purchase price of the vehicle, the names of the seller and buyer as well as other vehicle information and terms concerning the sale.

The Kansas DMV uses the Affidavit of Purchase Price when transferring car title of a vehicle purchased from an individual or business out of state. You will also need to provide a Bill of Sale in addition to the current car title if the title does not have space for the purchase price.

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If your car title is lost, stolen or damaged, you must apply for a duplicate car title. Your request for a car title copy needs to be sent to the Kansas Department of Revenue at the following address:

Kansas Department of Revenue

Division of Vehicles

915 SW Harrison, Room 159

Topeka, Kansas 66626-0001

Don t forget to also send a completed Application for Secured/Duplicate/Reissue Title (Form TR-720B) and payment of the $10 duplicate car title fee. Payment can be made via cash, check or money order. Make sure to check with your local KS county treasurer s office concerning the accepted methods of payment before mailing your request for a car title replacement.

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No, Kansas law does not require you to provide proof of car insurance when requesting a duplicate car title. The Kansas DMV only asks for proof of insurance when you are registering your vehicle. However, just to be on the safe side, bring proof of financial responsibility with you when you head out to a Kansas DMV near you. You can also check with your local DMV regarding other requirements before making an in-person visit.

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