Washington County, Kansas--Treasurer

The Treasurer’s Office serves as a conduit for the county’s financial transactions. It is responsible for tax billing, collection and distribution of real estate, personal property, intangible and motor vehicle taxes, special assessments and other miscellaneous taxes for the county, cities, townships, school districts and other taxing jurisdictions of Washington County.

In addition to being the County’s Financial Officer, the County Treasurer’s office provides a multitude of services and information such as Property Tax Information, Motor Vehicle Registration and Vehicle Title changes.

This office also serves as an agent for the Kansas Department of Revenue, Division of Vehicles in regard to vehicle titles and registrations and a satellite station for Kansas Drivers License.

MISSION STATEMENT:

1) To provide friendly, efficient and professional service to all customers in the collection of taxes, registering vehicles and titling vehicles

2) To keep accurate accounting records of all the financial transactions of Washington County

3) To initiate programs that benefit Washington County taxpayers

TAX COLLECTION:

Tax statements are mailed in early November of each year. Taxpayers have the option of paying the full or first half amount by December 20; the last half is due by May 10 of the following year. There are no second half tax statements mailed. For inquiries on tax payments contact the Washington County Treasurer at 785-325 2461 or Toll Free at 888-955-2974.

REAL ESTATE TAX:

If a first half or full tax is unpaid as of December 21, interest becomes due and payable. After May 10, the full amount plus interest is due.

PERSONAL PROPERTY TAX:

After December 20 the full amount of personal property taxes are due plus interest. Full unpaid personal property taxes are sent to the Sheriff for collection in March. If the first half taxes are paid in December, the second half is due May 10. Second half unpaid personal property taxes are sent to the Sheriff for collection in June.

DELINQUENT TAX:

Delinquent real estate taxes that are not paid within three years are referred to the Washington County Attorney for foreclosure action, thus putting the property in jeopardy of being sold at public auction. Details of Tax Foreclosure Sales may be obtained by requesting information from the Washington County Treasurer’s Office.

PUBLICATION OF DELINQUENT REAL ESTATE TAX:

Prior to current year delinquent taxes being put in the delinquent records of the Washington County Treasurer, they are published in the official county newspaper (designated by the Board of County Commissioners) for three consecutive weeks in August in accordance with the provisions of K.S.A. 79-2301 to 79-2323a.

PUBLICATION OF DELINQUENT PERSONAL PROPERTY TAX:

Personal Property taxes that are unpaid October 1 of the current tax year are published in compliance with K.S.A. 19-547 for three consecutive weeks in October in the official county newspaper (designated by the Board of County Commissioners).

TAX ROLL CORRECTIONS:

All tax bill corrections are issued by the Washington County Appraiser. The County Treasurer's office receives this information and issues a corrected real estate or personal property tax statement. Reductions will be reflected on the second half payment if taxes are not paid in full. Fully paid taxes with a reduction will create an overage resulting in a refund.

PROTESTING TAXES:

A tax may be protested if you have not met with the County Appraiser in regard to the valuation of your property for the current tax year. Protest forms are available from the County Treasurer’s office or a form can be printed from the Kansas Board of Tax Appeals web site: www.ink.org/public/bota/pdf/PRAPPLICATION.pdf

VEHICLE TAGS AND TITLES:

The Treasurer’s office processes tag renewals, titles and transfers, duplicate, secured or reissued titles, handicap placards, temporary permits and many other transactions. Hours for this section are 8:00 am - 4:30 pm, Monday thru Friday.

RENEWALS:

Residents of Washington County may renew tags by mail (fee of .50 per vehicle) or in person at the Treasurer’s office. Renewals are based on the first letter of the last name shown on the schedule below.

LAST NAME	LAST DAY TO RENEW
A	February 28
B	March 31
C, D	April 30
E, F, G	May 31
H, I	June 30
J, K, L	July 31
M, N, O	August 31
P, Q, R	September 30
S	October 31
T, V, W	November 30
U, X, Y, Z	December 31
Heavy Trucks and Trailers renew January 1 - February 29 A vehicle owner must show proof of current liability insurance on each vehicle being titled or renewed.

TITLING A VEHICLE:

When purchasing a new or used vehicle, an owner has 30 days from the purchase date on the back of the title to complete the transaction without penalty. The title, bill of sale and proof of insurance can be brought to the Treasurer’s office for this process. Other documentation may be required depending on the transaction.

TYPES OF TAGS:

There are many types of tags available to Kansas residents. Listed below are some of the options:

Standard (SAM tags), Antique, Personalized, College/University, Motorcycle, Motorized Bike, Combat Wounded, Disabled Veteran, Ex-Prisoner of War, National Guard, US Veteran, Pearl Harbor Survivor, Amateur Radio, Children’s Trust Fund and others.

Please contact the Washington County Treasurer’s office for tag and title inquiries. If additional forms are needed, they can be obtained from the Kansas County Treasurer’s web site: http://www.kansastreasurers.org/vehicle/forms.htm

DRIVERS LICENSE DATA:

The Washington County Treasurer’s office can process Kansas DL renewals and CDL renewals with a completed renewal test and eye test. Farm Permits and restricted licenses can be processed with proper driver’s education completion forms. ID cards and duplicate licenses can be completed with appropriate identification; also address corrections can be done. Driver’s License section is open Tuesday thru Friday 8:00 am - 4:00 pm.

Address:
214 C Street
Washington, KS 66968

Phone:
785-325-2461

Fax:
785-325-2830