Vehicle Registration
Kansas plates and registrations are renewed annually - there is no grace period on plate expiration. To renew, you will need the following:

• Prior registration, renewal notice, plate number and VIN number of vehicle
• Proof of current insurance - State law says if you do not show current proof of insurance, you will not be issued a tag

Insurance renewal notices and bills from insurance companies are not accepted as proof of insurance.

Purchase from a Dealer
To register a vehicle purchased from a dealer, you will need:

• Everything stapled to the title
• Proof of current insurance
• Sales tax receipt
• Title in purchaser’s name

Purchase from a Private Party
To register a privately purchased vehicle, you will need:

• Bill of sale
• Proof of current insurance
• Title to the vehicle purchased

If the title is an out-of-state title, a VIN inspection must be completed before a tag can be issued. Please note that vehicle inspections are exact cash only.

Inspections are done locally by the Kingman Police Department or Officer Jan Smith, Norwich for $20. Salvage/non-highway inspections are done by the Kansas Highway Patrol for $25 - please call 316-744-0451 for an appointment. 

Temporary Registration
For a temporary registration (60-day permit), you will need:

• Proof of current insurance
• Title to the vehicle you are tagging