Sedgwick County, Kansas Tag Office
Buying/Selling a Vehicle 
in Sedgwick County

When a vehicle is sold to another person or dealer, the first assignment section on the back of the vehicle title must be completed before the purchaser can register it. In addition, other documentation may be required in certain circumstances as listed below.

1. New Kansas titles conform to federal odometer requirements and contain space to list the odometer reading and purchase price. If the title is non-conforming, an  Affidavit of Purchase Price and Odometer Disclosure Statement will be required.
    
2. If there is a lien shown on the front of the title, a notarized lien release or consent to transfer the lien is required.
    
3. If the vehicle is registered jointly with other persons (such as John AND Jane Doe) all persons listed as owners must sign the title. If it is not possible to have all the owners present to sign, you must provide a Power of Attorney from the other owner(s) listed. The owners must sign back of title as the seller(s).
    
4. If the vehicle is being sold because the owner died, you will need a completed Decedents Affidavit or Transfer on Death Affidavit, and, if there is more than one heir, each heir will need to sign an Affidavit of Purchase Price to the heir who will be selling the vehicle.
     
5. If vehicle ownership is being transferred due to divorce, you will need  divorce papers showing that you were granted custody of the vehicle before you can change the given title.
    
6. If the vehicle is given as a gift, an affidavit signed by the previous owner must be provided, or sales tax will be collected at the time of registration. The affidavit should state that the vehicle was given as a gift and not sold.
     
7. Additional documents may be required by State law, if other selling circumstances exist.
    
8. Sellers may be eligible for a refund on the unexpired portion of your tag.  To claim a refund, we need your license plate, a completed refund worksheet which may be taken to  any Tag Office location or may be mailed to P.O. Box 2909, Wichita, KS 67201.
    
9. For more detailed information, call our Customer Service number 316-660-9110.

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