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Commercial Vehicle

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1. What is a Commercial Vehicle?

A commercial vehicle is any self-propelled or towed motor vehicle engaged in commerce that is used to transport property or passengers when the vehicle has a gross vehicle weight or gross combination vehicle weight of 10,001 pounds or more, is designed or used to transport 15 or more passengers including the driver, or is used to transport hazardous materials in a quantity requiring placarding.

2. What is the futherance of commerce?

Vehicles are operating under the furtherance of commerce when money earned is declared as income from a business for tax purposes, costs for the underlying activities are deducted as a business expense for tax purposes, products and/or money is accepted for advertising a sponsor, or the transport vehicle is being used in the furtherance of a commercial operation.

3. Do I need a US DOT number?

If your commercial vehicles travel outside the state of Kansas you will need a US DOT number. If your vehicle fits the definition of a Commercial Vehicle, is engaged in the furtherance of commerce, and does not fall under one of the exemptions, you will need a US DOT number. For a detailed explanation of Kansas USDOT requirements and a list of exceptions to these regulations, click on the Commercial Motor Vehicle Resources link under Useful Resources at www.trucking.org

4. What information will be needed to register a commercial vehicle?

All Commercial Motor Vehicle Account Holders will provide the following information to register all power units and trailers: Department of Transportation Number (DOT#), garage address of vehicle, Tax identification Number (TIN#), either a renewal notice or VIN or cab card, Heavy Use Tax Form HUT 2290 (if listed weight rating is over 54,000), and current proof of insurance for each vehicle involved. Depending on the situation additional information may also be required.

5. What are your office hours?

Both Butler County Motor Vehicle Office locations are open between 8 AM and 4:30 PM, including lunch hour, Monday through Friday. Title work must be at a clerk's window by 4 PM. Commercial Motor Vehicle transactions must be at a clerk's window by 2 PM in order to be processed. Title work consists of changing the way a title reads. This can include, but is not limited to: registering a vehicle in your (or another person's name using a power of attorney) for the first time, adding or changing the listed lienholder, adding or changing a transfer on death designee, removing or adding an owner, or titling the vehicle as an antique for the first time (regardless of whether the vehicle's ownership is changing).

6. Where are you located?

Butler County has two Motor Vehicle Office locations. The main office is located on the second floor of the historic Butler County Courthouse at 205 W Central, El Dorado, KS 67042. The Western Office is located near the Augusta Municipal Airport at 4800 W Beech Dr #10, Augusta, KS 67010.

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Department on Aging

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1. How can a senior citizen get help paying for assistance in the home?

Medicaid has an in-home assistance program for the frail, elderly, and disabled. There is also potentially the option of sliding-fee scale program(s) and, finally, private payment out of pocket. Contact us at (316) 775-0500 or (800) 279-3655 for more details.

2. What are the resources to help with living costs?

Some of the options are: food programs, rent-based-on-income apartments, programs to help with insurance costs, and senior employment programs. Contact us at (316) 775-0500 or (800) 279-3655 for more details.

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Driver's License

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1. What are the hours for getting a driver's license at the Butler County Treasurer's Office?

Monday through Friday from 8:00 A.M. to 4:30 P.M.

2. What Driver’s License services are available at the Butler County Treasurer's Office?

Renew a Kansas Driver's License or Identification Card, address and name changes, Motor Vehicle Reports (MVR), and Learner’s Permits with a DE99.

3. What Driver's License services are not available at the Butler County Treasurer's Office?

CDL, conceal carry, driver's license renewal for conceal carry holders, learners permit without DE99, first time driver's license or ID, out of state driver's license or ID transfer

4. Where would I go for all other driver's license services?

You will need to go to a full-service state office. The nearest full service office is located at: 

Andover Driver's License Office 

640 N Andover Rd

Andover, KS 67002

Phone: (316)733-0106.

5. How many questions can I miss and still be able to pass to renew my driver's license?

There is no longer a written test for Driver's License renewals.

6. What do I do if I did not receive a renewal for a driver's license and it is time for me to renew?

Bring your current driver's license, proof of address, and payment to a Driver’s License station.

7. Can I renew my driver's license in the Butler County Treasurer's Office if it has expired?

If the license expiration date is within one calendar year of the current date the license may be renewed at the Butler County Courthouse. If the license has been expired over a calendar year you will have to go to a full-service state office.

8. Can I renew an Identification Card in the Butler County Treasurer's Office?

Yes, you must have your current Identification Card, proof of address, and payment.

9. If I am moving into Kansas from another state, may I get a Kansas license in the Treasurer's Office?

No, you will need to go to a full-service state office.

10. Can I get a driver's license from your office if I have never had a license before?

No, you will need to go to a full-service state office.

11. Can I get a Kansas Driver's License if my out-of-state driver's license has expired?

No, you will need to go to a full-service state office.

12. How can I renew my license if I am in the military and not stationed in the U.S. or a college student attending college in another state?

Call the Kansas Department of Revenue in Topeka at (785)296-3963 for information in regards to these situations.

13. Where do I call if my driver's license has been suspended?

You will need to call Driver's Control in Topeka at (785)296-3671. They will help you with exactly what you need to obtain your license again. You will need to have your driver's license number and date of birth available.

14. Where do I send money when I am getting my driver's license reinstated after being suspended?

Driver's Control Bureau, P.O. Box 12021, Topeka, KS, 66612.

15. Where do I call if I have a vision or medical question regarding my driver's license?

You will need to call the Kansas Motor Vehicle Director's Office at (785)296-3601.

16. What can I use to get an Identification Card if I am a foreign exchange student and I do not have my birth certificate with me?

You will need to contact a full-service state office for an answer to this question.

17. Where is the closest full-service state Driver’s License office in relation to El Dorado?

The closest full-service state office in relation to El Dorado is the office in Andover located at:

640 N Andover Rd

Andover, KS 67002. 

Phone: (316)733-0106.

18. How may I pay for Driver’s License transactions at the Butler County Treasurer's Office?

You may pay by cash or check. No credit or debit cards will be accepted as payment for Driver’s License transactions.

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Emergency Communications E 9-1-1

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1. What information do I need to provide when I call 9-1-1?

The 9-1-1 call-taker will ask you a series of basic questions:

• Address / location
• Phone number (callback number)
• Name
• Nature of the emergency (“Tell me exactly what happened.”)

Once these questions have been answered, emergency responders are dispatched to the call. However, it is critical to allow the 9-1-1 call-taker to continue to gather more detailed information to facilitate the most efficient emergency response.

2. Why does 9-1-1 ask so many questions?

The 9-1-1 call-taker may have only one opportunity to gather information about the emergency. Therefore it is important to get as much information as possible if the situation allows. Address verification and callback numbers are crucial.

Additionally, the specific information gathered helps to refine what emergency resources are dispatched as well as whether those resources are sent with red lights and sirens or normal traffic. For example, a non-injury traffic accident and a traffic accident with injuries elicit vastly different emergency responses. Traffic accidents with injured victims that are trapped in the wreckage require different responses yet.

3. Is help being sent while I am answering all the questions being asked by 9-1-1?

Yes, Butler County Emergency Communications uses a sophisticated Computer Aided Dispatch (CAD) system that automatically routes calls to the proper dispatcher as soon as the minimum amount of information is obtained. CAD also notifies responders of the nature and location of emergency calls directly, without dispatcher intervention in some circumstances.
In many cases, you may be asked to stay on the line until help arrives on the scene. This enables the dispatchers to keep the responders updated in real time and provide you with critical instructions that may improve the situation and/or ensure the safety of those on scene.

4. How does the 9-1-1 Center know my location when I call from a cell phone?

Butler County Emergency Communications is a Phase 2 enabled answering point. This means that when you dial 9-1-1 from a cell phone, the 9-1-1 call taker can see your approximate location by receiving the location of the cell tower your call is coming from. The call taker then also attempts to get your exact coordinates through GPS. This process can take 20 seconds or more and the coordinates they receive could be about the size of a football stadium. These coordinates do not include elevation which can be critical when calling from a multi-story building.

When you call 9-1-1 always assume the 9-1-1 call-taker does not know where you are and be prepared to give all address and location information for the emergency, including landmarks. Learn more about address and location information.

5. What should I do if I accidentally call 9-1-1?

If you accidentally call 9-1-1, do not hang up!

The best thing you can do is to stay on the phone until it is answered and explain that you dialed by mistake.

If you do hang up before speaking with a 9-1-1 call-taker an attempt will be made to call your number back to make sure everything is okay. If no contact is made an officer will be dispatched to the location of the call to determine if an emergency exists.

6. What should I teach my child about calling 9-1-1?

Teaching children the proper use of 9-1-1 is very important. Some of the things you can do as a parent:

• Teach your children their full name, parent’s full names, home address and phone number with area code.
• Teach your children what an emergency is and when to call 9-1-1.
• Teach your children that it is against the law to call 9-1-1 as a joke.
• Teach your children to remain calm and answer all of the questions asked.
• Teach your children not to hang up until the 9-1-1 call-taker instructs them to.
• Teach your children not to be afraid to call 9-1-1 if they need to.

7. Is the Butler County ECC able to assist callers who do not speak English?

Yes. When 9-1-1 calls are received from callers who do not speak English a Language Line Services translator is conferenced into the call to translate all questions and answers.

8. Does the Butler County ECC have the ability to assist hearing and speech impaired callers?

Yes, hearing and speech impaired callers are able to call 9-1-1 just like any other citizen.

As required by the Americans with Disabilities Act, Butler County ECC is equipped with TTY/TDD (Text Telephone/Telephone Device for the Deaf) equipment at every call taking position to assist hearing and speech impaired callers. The TTY/TDD technology is built into the phone system to enable seamless communication with callers who need to use TTY/TDD to communicate. All of our telecommunicators are thoroughly trained in the use of TTY/TDD, as well as continuously trained throughout the year to maintain proficiency in the use of the equipment.

9. I was trying to make a long distance call from my office and got 9-1-1 by mistake. Why does this happen?

Many businesses require that you dial 9 to get an outside line to dial out. If you happen to dial 9 to get an outside line and 1 for a long distance number, the 1 could accidentally get pressed twice or be held down too long; therefore dialing 9-1-1.

Some business phone systems also require that you dial a 9 before you dial 9-1-1 for emergency assistance. You should check with someone responsible for maintaining your telephone system to see if dialing a 9 before 9-1-1 is a requirement for your office. If it is, make sure that these instructions are posted in plain view at each phone for employees to see.

10. Who pays for 9-1-1?

Each household, business, or phone subscriber pays a small monthly fee for 9-1-1 service on each telephone line that appears on their phone bill. There is no per-call charge for calling 9-1-1. However, EMS / ambulances dispatched through 9-1-1 may charge for taking someone to the hospital. This is a separate ambulance charge, not a 9-1-1 charge.

11. Why does the 9-1-1 call-taker sometimes transfer my call to another person?

When you call from a phone installed at a residence, business, or a pay phone, the fixed location of the phone determines which 9-1-1 center you reach. All of these phones have a special secondary number on file with the phone company that directs your call to the correct 9-1-1 center or Public Safety Answering Point (PSAP) for your area.

If you call from a cell phone the procedure is different. Cell phones transmit to the nearest cellular tower and from there to the closest 9-1-1 center. The 9-1-1 center is determined by the location of the cell tower. Sometimes if you are close to the border between two 9-1-1 centers you might get the wrong center. However, the 9-1-1 center employees are quick to recognize this and able to transfer you to the correct 9-1-1 center with a single button click.

In other instances a PSAP may not handle certain call types for the area you are in such as police, fire, or medical calls. In those cases you might speak to more than one dispatcher, as each 9-1-1 center involved gathers the information that they need.

12. Reverse911 - Do you already have my phone number?

If you have conventional land line service to your home or office, even if it is unlisted, your number is automatically in the Reverse911 data base.

13. Reverse911 - What if I have voice over internet phone service?

If you have digital or internet telephone service, check with your phone provider to see if they are E911 compliant and that your account information is correct. Use the Self Registration Portal to add your number to the Reverse911 database. Reverse911 Self Registration Portal

14. Reverse911 - I am hearing impaired and have a TTY/TDD device ... Will I still receive emergency notifications?

Yes. TTY/TDD devices are automatically detected.

15. Reverse911 - Will my number be sold or shared?

Absolutely not. Your information will only be used to communicate official messages.

16. Reverse911 - I have call screening to discourage telemarketers. Will I receive Reverse 911?

Perhaps. If your system simply requires a valid caller ID, we will get through. However, in a natural disaster or other emergency you should disable your blocking.

17. Reverse911 - Can I add more than one cell phone number to my address?

Yes. Use the self registration portal to add cell phones to your actual address. The system will not accept Post Office boxes; it must be a real street address. Reverse 911 Self Registration Portal

18. Reverse911 - I live in a remote area, sometimes my location is hard to find.

The system is geographically based. Use the self registration portal to increase your chances of being properly notified. Reverse 911 Self Registration Portal

19. Reverse911 - I did not get called during a recent event. How can I be sure my information is correct?

Because emergency notifications are geographically based, showing the system your accurate address on the mapping application will solve the problem in most cases. You can use the self registration portal for this. Reverse 911 Self Registration Portal

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Emergency Medical Services

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1. Why do I have to pay for a public service like EMS? Don't I already pay taxes for that?

Actually, very little of our operational budget comes from tax-based funding. In fact, less than 20% of our budget comes from the taxpayers of Butler County. The remainder of our operational budget comes from billing for our services.

2. Why didn't Medicare cover my ambulance bill?

Unfortunately, Medicare does not always cover ambulance charges to the hospital. It is important to remember that Medicare is a benefit, not an insurance plan. Medicare determines whether an ambulance trip is "medically necessary" by an established set of guidelines. Many factors contribute to this decision by Medicare. Some of these factors include:

• Did the patient's condition at the time 9-1-1 was called warrant immediate medical attention? Remember, this decision is made by Medicare, not by the EMS staff attending to the patient.
• Could the patient have been taken to a hospital by any other means of transportation other than an ambulance?
• If the patient was being transferred from one hospital to another hospital by ambulance, could the patient have received the same level of required care from the transferring hospital? Also, in many cases Medicare will not pay for transport from a "greater" facility to a "lesser" facility, which includes being transported from a hospital back to a residence.

3. What does Medicare cover in relation to the costs associated with EMS services?

Medicare will cover medically necessary ambulance transportation to the nearest appropriate medical facility. Emergency ambulance transportation may qualify for Medicare coverage if the transport is a result of a sudden onset of a medical condition or a traumatic injury when delaying immediate medical attention could reasonably result in placing the patient’s health in serious jeopardy, impairment to bodily function, or serious dysfunction to any bodily organ or part. Medicare requires that all ambulance transportation be medically necessary and reasonable.

4. What do I do if Medicare does not pay my ambulance bill?

If Medicare does not cover your ambulance bill, you have the right to file with Medicare for a Medical Review. This process is explained in the Medicare Remittance Notice that the patient receives from Medicare in the mail. When filing for a Medical Review, it is recommended that the patient provide the following documents to Medicare:

• A letter from the patient's family physician explaining why the ambulance transport was medically necessary
• Copies of the patient's ambulance transport medical records. The patient may contact the Butler County EMS Billing Office at (316) 321-9260 to obtain a copy of his/her records
• Copies of the patient's medical records from the hospital that the patient was transported to
• A letter from the patient explaining why 9-1-1 was called for medical assistance

Notice: Filing for Medical Review does not guarantee that Medicare will reverse their original decision, but is an option to all patients covered through Medicare.

5. Why wasn't a claim filed with my secondary insurance company after Medicare denied my claim?

Most patients have insurance coverage secondary to Medicare. However, most of these secondary insurance policies are Medicare Secondary Supplement Policies, such as Blue Cross and Blue Shield Plan 65. These secondary insurance coverage plans will only cover balances after Medicare pays their coverage rates. Therefore, if Medicare does not cover the charges, then neither will most of the secondary insurance plans.

6. The hospital filed with my insurance company, so why didn't Butler County EMS?

If a patient receives a bill for their ambulance transport without insurance being filed, it is most likely because the EMS Billing Office does not have complete insurance information on file for the patient. Please contact the Billing Office at (316) 321-9260 or fill out the insurance information form on the back of your statement and return it to our offices at:
701 N. Haverhill
El Dorado, KS 67042

Once all insurance information is on file with our billing office, we will gladly file a claim with your insurance provider.

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Juvenile Justice Services - Butler County Truancy

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1. What does truancy mean?

Truancy is the unexcused or unverified absence of a child who is enrolled in school, from school or class, without the proper approval from the school principal or personnel.

2. What constitutes a student being truant?

Pursuant to the Kansas Statutes (KSA 72-1113 (c)(1) Article 11) once a child enrolls in school they are to attend school every day. The Kansas State law specifically says that a student is truant if they have missed 3 unexcused / unverified days in a row, 5 unexcused / unverified days in a semester, or 7 unexcused / unverified days in a school year.

3. What is an unexcused / unverified absence?

An unexcused / unverified absence is an absence for which a parent or guardian has not communicated to the school a valid excuse. If a student has excessive absences the school has the right not to excuse an absence after the 10th day a student has absences unless the child has seen his/her physician and brings the appropriate documentation to the school.

4. My child has been turned in for truancy. Now what?

The District Attorney’s office receives notice from the school when a student is legally truant. Once the notice has been received, the District Attorney’s office looks to see if the student has been referred for truancy before, and checks to see if there has been any previous court history. If the student qualifies, a letter will be sent home to the parents, and the student will be referred to the Truancy Program. If they do not qualify, then the District Attorney’s office will either forward the information to the appropriate agency, or file a truancy hearing with the court.

5. We received a letter for the truancy program. What do we do now?

You received a letter because your child met the qualifications to attend the truancy program. The truancy program is located at 214 West Central in El Dorado. You will have to attend a formal meeting with the truancy worker and then a truancy monitor will monitor your child’s attendance for a minimum of 90 days. You will have one monthly meeting with the truancy worker in the office, and we will meet with the student at least once a month at the school and check attendance daily. If you do not complete the program, the County Attorney’s office will be notified, and that office will determine the next course of action that may include a truancy hearing will be set with the court.

6. We received a court summons for a truancy hearing. What will happen next?

A truancy hearing has been set and an attorney has been appointed for you. The attorney’s name and phone number should be listed on the summons. Please contact that office in advance of the hearing date on the summons.

7. Can my child stop going to school at the age of 16?

The state laws says that no child can be withdrawn from school under the age of 18 unless the student is 16 and the parent and student have attended a counseling session at the school and the parent has signed a disclaimer consenting for the child to drop out. If the child is receiving special educational services and is under an IEP, the student is not eligible to withdraw at the age of 16.

8. I want my child to go to school but I’m having problems getting him/her motivated to go. What do I do?

Please feel free to contact us and make an appointment. Anyone can participate in the truancy program on a voluntary basis. We will also assist you with community referrals to other programs for assistance.

9. What is the cost for the Truancy Intervention Program?

The fee is $50 per child. However, we can request a reduction in the cost based on household income and number of persons living in the household. Ultimately, the cost of not receiving a diploma or GED can be a lifetime of financial struggles.

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Main

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1. How do I contact a city/county department?

Visit the Staff Directory to find all department and staff contact information.

2. Where can I find the answers to my frequently asked questions?

Use the FAQs module to easily find answers to the questions you ask the most.

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Mapping / GIS

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1. How do I obtain information about a particular piece of property in Butler County?

You may obtain information about a piece of property by name, address, legal description, or location. This may be accomplished in person, by email, by telephone, or on our website. If you are providing the location, please include information pertaining to adjacent addresses, how far the property is from intersections, and which side of the street the property is located, if possible.

2. What is the difference between a legal description and a tract description?

Our records include the tract description, which is the legal description rewritten and abbreviated. It is used to help you, and our staff, to be able to visualize the property location and find it easily on a map. Legal descriptions can be rather lengthy and unreadable to someone not familiar with reading legal descriptions.

3. May our maps be used for boundary disputes?

No, our maps are not intended for this purpose. They are not survey maps and therefore cannot be used as such. However, they will give you a graphical representation of how your property lies in relation with your neighbors.

4. Where do I find historical aerial photographs?

Currently we have aerial photos available for 1991, 2003, 2004, 2005, 2006, 2008, 2009 and 2010. The photographs from the early 60's were donated to the Kansas Oil Museum in El Dorado, KS.

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Motor Vehicle

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1. What are your office hours?

Both Butler County Motor Vehicle Office locations are open between 8 AM and 4:30 PM, including lunch hour, Monday through Friday. Title work transactions must be at a clerks window by 4 PM. Commercial Motor Vehicle transactions must be at a clerk's window by 2 PM in order to be processed. Title work consists of changing the way a title reads. This can include, but is not limited to: registering a vehicle in your (or another person's name using a power of attorney) for the first time, adding or changing the listed lienholder, adding or changing a transfer on death designee, removing or adding an owner, or titling the vehicle as an antique for the first time (regardless of whether the vehicle's ownership is changing).

2. Where are you located?

Butler County has two Motor Vehicle Office locations. The main office is located on the second floor of the Historic Butler County Courthouse at 205 W Central, El Dorado, KS 67042. The Western Office is located near the Augusta Municipal Airport at 4800 W Beech Dr #10, Augusta, KS 67010.

3. How much will it cost to title and register my vehicle?

County Facility Fee: $5.00 per in-office transaction

Title Fees:

State: $10.00 per title

Registration:

Autos less than 4500 lbs: $42.25

Autos over 4500 lbs: $52.25

12M Trucks: $52.25

Motorcycles: $28.25

Motorbikes: $23.25

Trailers:
2,000-8,000 lbs. $47.25

8,001-12,000 lbs. $57.25

12001 lbs. and over $67.25

a. If the empty weight of the trailer and the load combined is less than 2,000 lbs. registration is optional. Our Office recommends registering and titling trailers at initial purchase time for proof of ownership. If a farm trailer hauling the farmer's own product has a load of less than 6,000 lbs. registration is optional. For fees on trucks with gross weight of over 16,000 lbs. call the Butler County Motor Vehicle Office at 316-322-4200.

b. Property tax is paid at the time of registration/title application and is determined by the State of Kansas. The exceptions are heavy trucks, non-recreational trailers, and mopeds, whose taxes are determined by the County Appraiser's Office.

c. Reflectorized standard plate fee is $0.50

d. Sales tax will be collected on the Motor Vehicle Office if the vehicle is purchased from an individual, purchased out of state, or if the sales tax paid to a dealer was less than the sales tax rate where the vehicle will be registered.

e. The fee to add an additional owner on a title is $20.50 plus the difference in the property tax.

f. Lien holder fee is $1.50

g. Plate transfer fee: $1.50

4. How can I pay for my plates?

You may purchase your plates through the mail, online, or in person at either of our Motor Vehicle locations. To renew your plate with our online option you may refer to the Motor Vehicle home page where a link is provided. Acceptable forms of payment are cash, check, credit card, money order, and cashier's check. There is a convenience fee retained by the credit card processing company if using a debit or credit card and the person whose name is on the front of the card must be present with identification proof in order to sign the receipt. If your license plate has already expired-you will need to come into our office to renew.

5. Do my plates expire on the first or the last day of the month?

Auto, truck, and motorcycle plates expire on the last day of each month, with the exception of heavy trucks (over 12,000 lbs.) and non-recreational trailers, which expire Dec. 31 of each year with a grace period until the last day of February of the following year.

6. What papers will I need to title a newly-purchased vehicle?

You will need the title or the Manufacturer's Certificate of Origin signed over to you, the sales tax receipt or bill of sale, the car's current mileage disclosed on the odometer section of the titling document, and your current proof of insurance for the vehicle you are titling. If your newly purchased vehicle has an out of state title, salvage title or a non-highway title a VIN inspection is required. This must be done within 60 days of purchase. When transferring a plate between two vehicles, you need the current registration and plate from the previous vehicle and the name of the person or business to whom the vehicle was sold.

7. How can I renew my plates if I didn't receive a renewal notice in the mail?

Take your registration or plate number and current insurance card for the vehicle(s) to either of the Butler County Motor Vehicle Offices and they will be able to process your renewal. You may also reprint your renewal notice by referring to the Motor Vehicle home page on this website.

8. I'm moving to Kansas from another state; how do I register my vehicle?

If you have the title, you need to bring in the title, the vehicle inspection, the current registration from the previous state, and current proof of insurance. The person who is named on the title is the only person who can register the vehicle unless a completed Power of Attorney (TR-41) is brought in by the Power of Attorney designee with the appropriate documents. If two names appear on the title with "and/or" or "or" between the names, only one person has to come in. If two names are on the title with "and," or no words between them whatsoever, both persons must come in. All vehicles coming in to Kansas on a title issued by any other state than Kansas must undergo a VIN inspection by the Kansas Highway Patrol. The cost is $20.00 in cash, $25.00 for vehicles with a salvage branding on the title. If you do not have the physical title because your lienholder retains it until the lien has been satisfied, please call our office at (316)322-4200 with the vehicle, owner, and lien holder information. We will send a request for your title, then contact you with further instruction.

9. Where can I get my vehicle inspected, and during what hours?

All Kansas non-highway, salvage, and out-of-state used vehicles require a VIN inspection. The fee is $20.00 CASH or $25.00 for salvage. The Kansas Highway Patrol requires the all of the following items and information for salvage vehicles filing for rebuilt salvage status:

* Printed pictures of the salvage vehicle prior to repair of damage from the auction ONLY.

* Original receipts for all parts and material used to reconstruct the vehicle.

* If the vehicle is repaired with used parts the original receipt needs to have the VIN number of the parts vehicle.

* Original receipts from the individuals should be in the Bill of Sale format and have VIN number for the parts vehicle.

Inspection Locations:

Kechi Center:

1900 E Tigua (HWY 254 & Rock Rd)

Monday - Friday 7:30 AM - 3:15 PM

Fax: 316-744-8008

Phone: 316-337-7418

No Salvage/Rebuilt Salvage, Bill of Sale or Affidavit inspections after 2:00 PM.

Wichita Main Tag Office

Clean Out-of-State Titles Only

2525 W Douglas

Monday - Friday 7:30AM - 3:15PM

Fax:316-262-4761

Phone: 316-265-5644

10. Do I have to register my vehicle if I am going to sell it?

Yes, unless you have a valid Dealer License number issued by the state of Kansas allowing the vehicle to be reassigned.

11. I own businesses in several Kansas counties. Where do I register my vehicle?

Vehicles must be registered in the county in which they are garaged. If the business headquarters are located in one county but the vehicle is primarily garaged in another county the vehicle needs to be registered in the county where it is primarily garaged.

12. Can I get an extension on my sixty-day permit?

No. There are no extensions.

13. My plate &/or decal are missing. What do I do?

You will need to obtain a case number for the missing plate/decal from the law enforcement agency presiding over the area in which you live, or from the agency presiding over the area in which the event occurred. The registered owner, or Power of Attorney designee with proper documentation, will need to bring the plate number, current registration (if available), current insurance card, and case number in to either Butler County Motor Vehicle Office and the items will be replaced. A minimal fee applies.

14. How do I purchase a personalized plate?

The price for personalized plates is $45.50, in addition to other fees and personal property taxes. You will need to fill out a Personalized Plate Application which is available on our website under Motor Vehicle Forms and bring in your current license plate, registration, and insurance when ordering.

15. What will happen if I have delinquent taxes?

If an owner of a vehicle owes delinquent personal property taxes in ANY county in Kansas; they MUST be paid before any vehicles in that owner's name can be renewed.

16. Where can I find a Power of Attorney / Lienholder Consent / Bill of Sale, etc.?

These forms and many others are available on the Butler County website under motor vehicle forms as well as on the Kansas Department of Revenue’s website.

17. Can I receive a refund if I move out of Kansas?

Yes, send the plate, Kansas owner's registration, copy of new States' Driver's license and vehicle registration and the completed Butler County Out of State Refund Application to the Butler County Motor Vehicle Office located at 205 W Central Ave. suite 207 El Dorado, KS 67042. The refund application can be found on the Butler County Motor Vehicle Forms webpage.

18. How can I receive a refund if I sell my car and what forms will I need?

Bring in your plate, current owner's registration, Social Security number (for a personal vehicle) or Federal ID# (for business or leased vehicles), the name and address of the person to whom the vehicle was sold and the completed In State Refund application. If the vehicle was leased, make sure to have a copy of the original lease agreement to confirm the lessee was responsible for paying all official licensing fees & taxes. Refunds are calculated from the month all necessary items are received and checks will be received in the mail within 2-3 weeks of turning in all necessary items.

19. I am in the military- do I pay taxes on my vehicle?

LEASE VEHICLES DO NOT QUALIFY FOR MILITARY TAX EXEMPTION

NON-KANSAS RESIDENTS

The Service Members Civil Relief Act (S.C.R.A. Title V 511) prohibits any state from taxing any personal property (this includes RV's) when at the time of application for registration all of the following criteria are met:

The individual does not claim Kansas as his/her permanent resident state with the military on their Leave and Earning Statement (LES):

• The individual's name and/or spouse's name is shown on the title as the legal owner of the vehicle(s);
• The individual is in the full-time regular military service of the United States;
• The individual is absent from his/her permanent resident state in compliance with their military orders and the personal property is located outside the permanent resident state;
• The personal property is not used in or arising from a trade or business.

KANSAS RESIDENTS

KSA 79-5107(e) provides an exemption for no more than two motor vehicles when at the time of registration the individual claims:

• Kansas as his/her permanent resident state with the military as indicated on their Leave and Earning Statement (LES)
• Individual's name is shown on the title as the legal owner of the vehicle.
• Individual is in the full-time regular military service or is a member of the national guard or reserves and meets the following criteria:
  • In the full-time regular military service stationed outside of Kansas and the vehicles are maintained outside of the state; or
  • In the full-time regular military service and deployed (due to military orders absent from the service member's usual duty station) regardless of where the service member is stationed and regardless of where the vehicles are garaged.
  • Who is a full-time member of the military service of the United States and is stationed in Kansas. Per KSA 79-5107(e)(C)

Kansas residents must apply to the Board of Tax Appeals for military exemption on any Kansas RV titled vehicle.

NATIONAL GUARD

A member of the national guard or reserves and is:

1. Mobilized (is in possession of military orders to report for active duty on a certain date) regardless of where the vehicles are garaged; or
2. Deployed (is absent from the service members' usual duty station due to military orders regardless of where the vehicles are garaged) 
3. Individual who is full-time active guard or reserve member (as determined by the Kansas Army or Air national guard as an active guard reserve "AGR"); or
4. Individual who is in a Kansas unit of the reserve forces of the United States under authority of title 10 or title 32 of U.S. code, and is stationed or assigned in Kansas.

REQUIRED DOCUMENTS

1. *Military Personnel Affidavit for Motor Vehicle Tax Exemption (Form TR-601)
2. Leave and Earnings Statement (LES)
3. Orders/ORB/ERB

*National guard must have completed Unit Commander's Certification on Form TR-601.

20. Where can I go to renew my disabled placard? Where do I mail it?

Renewing a disabled placard can be done at either Butler County Motor Vehicle Office. Mail renewal applications to the Butler County Motor Vehicle Office at 205 W Central Ave, El Dorado, KS 67042.

21. My doctor says I'm permanently disabled. Why do I have to re-certify for disabled privileges?

Law requires re-certification every five years for verification of status of the disabled individual.

22. What is the Kansas State Parks Passport?

The Kansas State Parks Passport is an annual park permit that covers the entrance fee to the 25 Kansas State Parks. The Kansas State Parks Passport matches the expiration month of the plate with which it was issued

23. How do I purchase/sell a vehicle with a lien?

Kansas no longer issues titles when there is a lien on a vehicle. The title is held electronically in Topeka until the lien is released. The vehicle seller should provide four items to the buyer:

1. A copy of the current vehicle registration.

2. A lien release from the seller's financial institution.

3. A completed and signed Electronic Title Sales Agreement (Form TR-39a)

4. A completed and signed Power of Attorney and Odometer Disclosure for Electronic Title (Form TR-40)

With these four items, the buyer of the vehicle can immediately obtain a temporary tag for the vehicle. When the buyer receives the title in the mail it will be in the previous owner's name. The buyer will return to the tag office and can use the Power of Attorney form to sign off on the title, completing the transfer of ownership.

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Pleasant Township

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1. Where do I find out information about Pleasant Township?

Visit http://pleasanttownshipbuco.org/

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Register of Deeds

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1. What is a deed?

A deed is an instrument by which the buyer obtains title to a piece of real estate being sold. A deed comes in many forms.

2. Does a deed have to be recorded?

A deed should be recorded as promptly after the transaction as possible. Failure to record a deed could create numerous legal difficulties. (When a property is purchased under contract between the buyer and seller, the deed is not recorded until the contract is paid off.) Although there is no time limit on recording deeds, they should be recorded as promptly as possible.

3. What if I lose my deed?

If your deed is misplaced or lost, a copy may be obtained from the Register of Deeds Office for a charge of $1 per page and may be certified by the register of deeds for an additional $13 per document.

4. Who could make out a new deed for me?

The Register of Deeds and her staff always recommended consulting your attorney, an abstracter, or title company. The Register of Deeds office is a recording agency and therefore cannot make out deeds or answer those questions which pertain to legal matters.

5. Can the Register of Deeds Office tell you if you have a good and clear title?

No. Professional title examiners or abstractors use the records in our office as well as searching records in other county offices to determine if the title is good and clear. The records are open for the public to use.

6. What is the Uniform Commercial Code (UCC)?

The Uniform Commercial Code, more commonly known as UCC, became effective in Kansas in 1966. The filing of a UCC is what perfects or secures the loan on consumer goods or personal property. Also filed in the UCC files are state and federal tax liens and mechanic liens (on personal property only).

7. Can you record property in the Butler County Register of Deeds Office if the property is not located in this county?

No. The property, or part of it, has to be located in Butler County.

8. What other kinds of records would I find in the Register of Deeds Office?

Besides deeds and mortgages there are oil and gas leases, plats of additions and subdivisions in the county, restrictive covenants, powers of attorneys, corporate records, and state and federal tax liens. Also, old school records for rural schools and third class cities, cemetery deeds, and numerous other documents pertaining to real estate.

9. Are any forms available in the Register of Deeds Office?

The Register of Deeds Office does not usually have forms available. However, birth certificate and death certificate forms are available from the Register of Deeds Office. The public sends the requests to the Vital Statistics Department at Topeka. Early death and birth records prior to 1911 may be available at the County Clerk's office.

10. Can the Register of Deeds Office perform family history or genealogical research?

The Register of Deeds is a recording office only. The staff's time is spent recording documents and maintaining the records. The public is welcome to come in and search the records of the office dating back to 1868.

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Sheriff

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1. I think I may have a warrant, who do I call?

Call the Sheriff's Department Warrant Division at (316) 322-4282.

2. How do I get a concealed carry permit?

The Butler County Sheriff's Office processes applications for concealed carry permits during normal business hours. For answers to specific questions regarding the concealed carry permits, please go to the Kansas Attorney General's Concealed Carry website. Kansas Attorney General's Concealed Carry

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Treasurer's Office

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1. What are your office hours?

The office hours at the Butler County Courthouse Treasurer's Office are Monday through Friday from 8:00 am to 5:00 pm. Motor Vehicle Office hours are Monday through Friday 8:00 am to 4:30 pm with title work cutting off at 4:00 pm. The office hours for the Western Butler County Office are Monday through Friday from 8:00 am to 4:30 pm with title work cutting off at 4:00 pm.

2. Where are you located?

Butler County Courthouse
205 W. Central
2nd Floor
El Dorado, KS 67042

Western Butler County Office
4800 W. Beech Dr.
Augusta, KS 67010

3. When should I receive my tax statement?

Tax bills are mailed out in late November. If you do not receive a tax statement by December 1, please contact our office at (316) 322-4210. Real Estate Taxes

4. What if my mortgage company pays my real estate taxes and I receive the tax bill?

Some tax payers may have their real estate taxes paid by a mortgage company. For these taxpayers, the original tax statement is mailed to the mortgage company and duplicate copy of the statement is mailed to the taxpayer. If you receive a tax statement that was to go to the mortgage company with amounts showing due on the stubs, we ask that you contact your mortgage company and forward the statement to them for payment. If you receive a duplicate tax statement showing no amounts due and you no longer have an escrow account with a mortgage company, please contact our office at (316) 322-4210. Real Estate Taxes

5. What should I do if I don't receive a tax bill?

If you do not receive a tax statement by December 1, please contact our office at (316) 322-4210. Real Estate Taxes