Kansas Law requires motor vehicle registration to be renewed each year with a license plate displaying the current year’s decal.
Motor vehicles cannot be legally operated without a current registration.
To renew your vehicle registration, you must pay registration fees and personal property taxes each year. In return, you will receive a current year’s decal to be placed on your plate.
You should receive a courtesy notice about 30 days before the vehicle registration expires. You can also view your renewal notice online.
The renewal schedule, below, is based on the first letter of the registered vehicle owner’s last name.
| Last name starts with | Last day to renew |
|---|---|
| A | Feb 28 |
| B | Mar 31 |
| C, D | Apr 30 |
| E, F, G | May 31 |
| H, I | Jun 30 |
| J, K, L | Jul 31 |
| M, N, O | Aug 31 |
| P, Q, R | Sep 30 |
| S | Oct 31 |
| T, V, W | Nov 30 |
| U, X, Y, Z | Dec 31 |
To renew online:
Some registrations may not qualify for electronic renewal.
To renew by mail:
To renew by self-service kiosk:
To renew at the front counter:
The best way to renew is online, by mail or self-service kiosk. However, if you need to renew at the front counter in-person, the best time is in the middle of the week and during the middle of the month. Customer volume is lower in the middle of the month due to renewal schedules. Nearing month end, wait times may exceed several hours.
that each vehicle must carry a valid insurance card from a Kansas agent as proof of insurance. The insurance card must show the name of insurer, name of insured party, policy number, effective date, an expiration date that is greater than current date, vehicle description and vehicle identification number or VIN.
Kansas law requires that you carry “Kansas no-fault liability insurance” on any vehicle except a motorized bicycle so that, in case of an accident, the other vehicle and its passengers are protected.
To renew your vehicle plate, you are required to pay a State registration renewal fee and personal property tax annually.
The county mails courtesy renewal notices 30 days prior to your expiration date.
The county generates courtesy notices 30 days before the vehicle’s expiration date, but it is still your responsibility to renew in a timely manner. Lost or missing reminders occur most often when you have recently moved and the reminder has been sent to a previous address.
If you intend to renew in person, the renewal notice is not necessary; however, you will need proof of insurance, any other applicable paperwork, and the license plate number.
To obtain a duplicate notice, you may either print your notice online.
If you choose to mail in your renewal, be sure to include any change of address.
If you no longer own the vehicle that is listed on your Johnson County vehicle renewal notice, you may simply disregard it.
When you sell a vehicle, you may drop off a copy of your registration, a completed refund form, and your license plate at either the Mission or Olathe Motor Vehicle location. For additional information about refunds, please see our Refunds page.
If you do not receive your decal in the mail within 10 days from mailing in your payment, contact our office at 913-826-1800 to inquire if the decal may have been returned to our office. If the decal has been returned, give the customer service representative the correct mailing address and the decal will be either sent out again or held in the office if you want to pick it up in person.
If the decal has been stolen, a police report may need to be filed in the city you reside. Check with the local police department to confirm their process. Bring the license plate number of the vehicle, insurance information, police report (if required) and $1.50 to either motor vehicle office to obtain a replacement decal. This must be done by the registered owner of the vehicle, or the registered owner may give someone Power of Attorney to process this transaction on their behalf.
In certain cases, a vehicle may not be eligible for online renewal on iKan. If you receive a message that your vehicle is "ineligible for renewal," you will need to complete your registration renewal either by mail, or in person.
Common Ineligibility Reasons:
No Insurance
No PIN
Trailers/RVs
Renewing too early
To renew by mail, follow the instructions on your renewal notice, and be sure to also include a copy of your insurance information.
To renew in person please visit dmv.jocogov.org to join the online queue or walk in at your convenience to renew using our renewal kiosk.
Learn how to get in line for service at the counter at the Mission or Olathe Motor Vehicle offices.
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Request 60-Day Permits, 1-Day Inspection Permits, and Specialty, Personalized or Distinctive Plates. Find out how to replace lost or stolen plate and decals.
Find the most commonly used motor vehicle forms.
Locations
You cannot register, renew or title your vehicle(s) at the Treasurer's office located in the County Administration Building in Olathe.
County Administration Building
111 S. Cherry St., Olathe, KS 66061
