Motor Vehicle Refunds
A refund of the portion of unused motor vehicle registration fees and property tax might be available to residents who have sold or donated their vehicle or who have settled with an insurance company after totaling a vehicle. A refund could also be available to residents who moved from Kansas to another State. Trailer plates and motor bike plates are not eligible for refunds. Refunds are only available on plates with at least one full month remaining for the registration period.
To request a refund, you’ll need your license plate, registration documentation, and appropriate forms.
Sold Vehicle Refund
If you recently sold or donated a vehicle, or settled with an insurance company after totaling a vehicle, you may be eligible for a refund of the unused portion of registration fees and property tax. You will need to drop off or mail the following to either the Mission or Olathe Motor Vehicle Office:
- A completed Sold Vehicle Refund Form.
- Current plate along with the corresponding decals. If the plate has been lost or stolen, you must obtain a police report.
- Original, current year Kansas registration receipt.
- Social Security Numbers for all owners listed.
- Signatures for all owners listed.
Refunds may take up to 30 days to complete.
Former Kansas Resident Refund
If you have moved out of Kansas and have registered your vehicle in another state, you may be eligible for a refund of the unused portion of property tax. You will need to drop off or mail the following to either the Mission or Olathe Motor Vehicle Office:
- A completed Former Kansas Resident Refund Form for all owners listed.
- Current plate along with the corresponding decals. If the plate has been lost or stolen, you must obtain a police report.
- Original current year Kansas registration receipt.
- Social Security Numbers for all owners listed.
- Copy of driver’s license and vehicle registration in new state per K.S.A. 79-5107(d).
Refunds may take up to 30 days to complete.