Kansas uses the Staggered System for Motor Vehicle Registrations which goes by the first letter of the last name. Vehicle Registration expiration for autos, light trucks registered with a 12M tag, motorcycles, motorbikes, & RV's are as follows:

A	FEB
B	MAR
C, D	APRIL
E, F, G	MAY
H, I	JUNE
J, K, L	JULY
M, N, O	AUG
P, Q, R	SEP
S	OCT
T, V, W	NOV
U, X, Y, Z	DEC

Original Title & Registration
Title: A properly filled out Kansas title (make sure to have the current mileage, even if it is exempt we have to know with the odometer reads)
Out of state titles will need to be inspected by the Kansas Highway Patrol. They do that at the Kansas Department of Transportation, 1020 S Range Ave Colby, KS, Wednesdays only from 10:00am to 1:00pm.
Bill of Sale: A bill of sale is needed if there is not a place on the back of the title for the purchase price, date of sale, or signature of both the seller and the buyer.
Sales Tax Receipt: If the vehicle was purchased from a dealer in Kansas we need the sales tax receipt. This shows the purchase price of the vehicle, if there was a trade in, and how much sales tax was paid. If the vehicle was purchased from an individual or an out of state dealer, sales tax will be paid at the time of registration.
Proof of Insurance: Pursuant to K.S.A 8-173 (d), as of January 1, 2000, anyone registering a new vehicle or renewing tags must provide verified proof of insurance before receiving a registration. Title work can not be done without proof of insurance for the vehicle.
Any other supporting Documents: For example affidavit to a fact, power of attorney, one in the same, etc.

Transfer: This is the same process of an Original Title & Registration (See original Title & Registration) we just need your registration off the vehicle that you traded in or disposed of. In order to Transfer the tags of your old vehicle, the Title of the new vehicle must be made out like the Title of your old vehicle.

30 Day Temporary Tag: A 30 Day Tag can be purchased for $8, and you will need to bring in your title and proof of insurance. The 30 Day Tag is only good 30 days from the date of purchase. If you have an out of state title you can not purchase a 30 Day Permit without an MVE-1. 30 Day Tags can only be sold on a new purchase.

Tag Renewal:
The state sends out courtesy renewals 45 days in advance. If you receive a renewal notice in the mail you have a couple of options.

You can renew you registration electronically online or by phone if:

• Your vehicle is currently registered in Kansas
  
• You have a Kansas motor vehicle registration renewal notice with a Pin number
  
• Your address on the renewal is current (if your address has changed, do not renew electronically, as your decal or plate will be mailed to this address)
  
• Your vehicle is currently insured by a participating insurance company

Payment Methods available:
The on-line web renewal option (www.kswebtags.org) will accept your renewal payment by E-Check or by major credit card (VISA, MasterCard, American Express or Discover Card). The phone renewal option 1-866-4kstags (457-8247) will accept your renewal payment utilizing a valid VISA, MasterCard, American Express or Discover Card.
(The payment processor charges a convenience fee for use of this service.)

To renew your tags electronically:
Go to www.kswebtags.org or call toll-free 1-866-4kstags
Locate the PIN number on your renewal notice in the upper right hand corner
Follow the screen or voice instructions
When you complete your transaction, your registration and decal will be mailed within ten days from your local County Treasurer’s Motor Vehicle Office. Motor vehicles cannot be legally operated without a current plate. Please allow sufficient time when renewing electronically to ensure your registration does not expire.

The following plate types CANNOT be renewed electronically: Children’s Trust Fund, Educational Institution, Ex-Prisoner of War, National Guard, Pearl Harbor Survivor, Shriners, Disabled, Disabled Veteran and Personalized Disabled (during a re-certification year)

To renew by mail or in person at your County Treasurer’s Motor Vehicle Office:

Fold the application and enclose it in the envelope provided

• Confirm all vehicle information is correct
  
• Make any necessary address corrections
  
• Sign the state of Kansas vehicle registration application
  
• Enclose a check or money order, payable to the Thomas County Treasurer
  
• Enclose proof of current insurance which included the vehicle’s make, model, an identification number (VIN), as well as the company name, policy number and expiration date
  
• Photocopies of the following documents are considered proof of insurance:
  Certificate of insurance, binders, fleet polices, commercial policies, an insurance card issued by an insurance company, certificate of self insurance, or a motor carrier ID number issued by the corporation commission.
  (Insurance renewal notices and bill from insurance companies are NOT acceptable proof of insurance)

Moving to Kansas from another state:
You will need to take your out of state title and vehicle to the Kansas Department of Transportation building on 1020 S Range, Wednesdays only from 10:00am-1:00pm and have your vehicle inspected. The Kansas Highway Patrol will give you a MVE-1 form, bring that up along with your title and proof of insurance, any other supporting documents, and we will issue you a Kansas plate and registration.