Sedgwick County Tag Office | Sedgwick County, Kansas

Get in Line at the Tag Office Reserve Your Spot.

If you are only renewing a plate, getting a replacement decal/plate, processing a lien release, refunds, one-day permits for inspections, 60-day permits, temporary and permanent disabled placards/plates, you can just walk into either of our offices and you don’t have to reserve a spot.

Commercial Vehicle Registration Changes

As of December 2021, ALL commercial transactions, with a form of payment, are to be dropped off in the fleet department at the 2525 W Douglas Tag Office. ALL commercial transactions will be on a "drop off" basis. Same-day service will no longer be provided on commercial transactions and all work will be completed in the order in which it was received. Customers will be contacted when the work is completed and ready for pick up.

As of January 1, 2014, both interstate and intrastate commercial vehicles (farm vehicles not included) are required to pay−in addition to annual registration fees− an annual commercial vehicle fee, in lieu of the current property tax. Learn more about commercial vehicle registration changes and to determine whether you must change your license tag.

Tag Renewals

Vehicle tag renewals are due by the last day of this month for residents whose last names begin with the letter:

January/February	Heavy Trucks, Trailers, Antique Vehicles	July	J, K, L
February	A	August	M, N, O
March	B	September	P, Q, R
April	C, D	October	S
May	E, F, G	November	T, V, W
June	H, I	December	U, X, Y, Z

Vehicle tag renewals are due by the last day of this month for residents whose last names begin with the letters: T, V and W

Operators of non-farm, commercial motor vehicles whose tags must be renewed by Friday, Feb. 28, will not be charged a late fee if their vehicles are registered by March 1.

Vehicle Inspections

Kansas Highway Patrol has 2 inspection offices in Sedgwick County.

KHP VIN (vehicle) inspections are done by an appointment only. You can make an appointment by scanning the QR code below or visit the website: kansashighwaypatrol.gov. For customers without a smart phone, you can call (316) 337-7418

If the vehicle you purchased is BRAND NEW and has NEVER BEEN TITLED, it does not need a VIN inspection. The signed manufacturer’s statement/certificate of origin (MSO/MCO) you receive from the dealership at the time of purchase will suffice.

As of July 21, 2021, ALL TRAILERS/VEHICLES ON TRAILERS/MOTORHOMES/BUSES ARE REQUIRED TO COME TO THE KECHI INSPECTION STATION. (IF VEHICLE CANNOT FIT IN A PARKING SPACE, THEY NEED TO COME TO KECHI)

1) Main Tag Office located at 2525 W. Douglas, Wichita, Ks. 67213 (a separate entrance located adjacent to the Main Tag Office entrance) At this location, Out-of-State titles, requiring inspection which are "clean", meaning, NOT (“Salvage”, “Rebuilt Salvage”, using an affidavit, bill of sale, quiet-titles, or non-highway) are done.

2) 1900 E. Tigua (Kechi) HWY 254 and Rock Rd. (316) 337-7418

Monday-Friday, 7:30 a.m. – 3:15 p.m.

All Titles* requiring an inspection will be performed at this Kansas Highway Patrol inspection office:

*This does include, but is not limited to; any title, Kansas or Out-of-State, with the branding of “Salvage”, “Rebuilt Salvage”, using an affidavit, bill of sale, quiet-titles, or non-highway.

NO Salvage/Rebuilt, Bill of Sale, Non-Highway, Affidavit or Court order inspections done after 2:30 PM

Locations

Douglas Tag Office

2525 W. Douglas. Wichita, 67213
Hours: Monday - Friday 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Except County Holidays
Vehicle Inspection Hours: Monday - Friday 7:30 a.m. to 3:15 p.m.
Title work is NOT accepted after 4 p.m.
A $5.00 fee will be applied to each transaction handled at any of the tag offices.

The Tag Offices can receive payments via cash, personal check, business check, money order, bank cheque, debit cards (1.79% service fee), and credit cards (2.19% service fee)

The Douglas office offers the following services:

Renewals
Title and registrations
Refunds
Lien releases
One day permits for inspections
60-day permits
Temporary and Permanent disabled placards/plates
Replacement plates/decals
Duplicate registration
Commercial work at fleet and dealers
KHP is located at this location for vehicle inspections (no salvage or bill of sale inspections will be done at Douglas)

Kellogg Tag Office:

5620 E Kellogg St, Wichita, KS 67218
Hours: Monday - Friday 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Except County Holidays
Title work is NOT accepted after 4 p.m.
A $5.00 fee will be applied to each transaction handled at any of the tag offices.

The Tag Offices can receive payments via cash, personal check, business check, money order, bank cheque, debit cards (1.79% service fee), and credit cards (2.19% service fee)

The Kellogg office offers the following services:

Renewals
Title and registrations
Refunds
Lien releases
One day permits for inspections
60-day permits
Temporary and Permanent disabled placards/plates
Replacement plates/decals
Duplicate registration

County Holidays

Sedgwick County tag offices will be closed on all observed holidays and on Columbus Day (October 14, 2024) for internal training.

Auto Tag Registration Violation Complaint

To report a violation of state law pertaining to the registration of a vehicle by a resident of Sedgwick County please complete the Auto Tag Registration Violation Complaint form. Once completed and submitted the information you provide will be sent directly to the Sheriff's Office for investigation. You may remain anonymous if you desire, however providing your information will assist deputies if additional information is required for their investigation. All information you provide will be kept confidential.