Vehicle Registration for New Residents
Motor vehicle registration is required within 90 days of the date of establishing a Kansas domicile or residence, whether owning, renting or leasing. Once a vehicle is registered the owner is responsible for the annual renewals prior to expiration.
- To register your vehicle for the first time you must visit the Sherman County motor vehicle office located in the Treasurer’s Office.
- To register your vehicle you must provide valid proof of insurance from a Kansas agent or Kansas no-fault liability insurance from an out-of-state agent on the vehicle being registered.
- To register jointly (Jane AND John Doe), both owners must be present. If both owners are not present during registration, then you will need to have the other owner fill out a Vehicle Power of Attorney and bring original for registration. We cannot accept a copy or faxed version of the Vehicle Power of Attorney. The motor vehicle can be registered by only one owner if listed as (Jane OR John Doe).
- To register your vehicle you must also refer to Vehicle Titling.
Vehicle Registration for Established Residents
Motor vehicle registration is required within 60 days of the date the vehicle is purchased, which is the assigned date on the certificate of origin or title. A temporary or 60 day tag must be displayed on the motor vehicle until you receive your plate or tag at the time of registration. A temporary or 60 day tag may be obtained from a Kansas Auto Dealer or from the Sherman County motor vehicle office. A valid plate or tag from a sold or traded-in motor vehicle may also be displayed within 60 day of the date the vehicle is purchased. If not registered within 60 days interest and penalties may apply.
Once a vehicle is registered the owner is responsible for the annual renewals prior to expiration.
Kansas Renewal Schedule
License plate renewals are based on the first letter of the registered vehicle owner’s last name.
First letter of your last name:
- Heavy Trucks, Farm Vehicles, or Trailers - February 28th
- A | Last day to renew – February 28th
- B | Last day to renew – March 31st
- C, D | Last day to renew – April 30th
- E, F, G | Last day to renew – May 31st
- H, I | Last day to renew – June 30th
- J, K, L | Last day to renew – July 31st
- M, N, O | Last day to renew – August 31st
- P, Q, R | Last day to renew – September 30th
- S | Last day to renew – October 31st
- T, V, W | Last day to renew – November 30th
- U, X, Y, Z | Last day to renew – December 31st