Topeka, Kansas
How to Fill Out a Topeka Scooter Bill of Sale
Complete guide for filling out a scooter bill of sale in Topeka, Kansas (Form TR-12). Includes the exact Shawnee County Tag Office location, current tax rates, and notarization requirements.
Title Transfer Fee
$10.00
Sales Tax Rate
9.35%
Notarization
Not Required
Step-by-Step: Filling Out Your Topeka Scooter Bill of Sale
- 1
Enter seller and buyer information
Write full legal names and current addresses exactly as they appear on government-issued IDs. Both buyer and seller must use their full legal names — no nicknames or abbreviations. Errors here cause delays at the Shawnee County Tag Office.
- 2
Record Scooter details and VIN
Enter the year, make, model, body style, color, and the 17-character VIN exactly as printed on the dashboard (visible through the windshield) or door jamb sticker. The VIN must match the vehicle title exactly.
- 3
Record sale price, date, and payment method
Write the agreed sale price in both numeral form ($12,500.00) and written form (twelve thousand five hundred dollars). Enter the exact date of the sale — this date triggers the Kansas title transfer requirement. Note payment method: cash, check, or other.
- 4
Both parties sign and date
Both buyer and seller sign and date the completed form. Sign with blue or black ballpoint ink. Kansas does not require notarization for private vehicle sales. Print at least two originals — one for each party.
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Submit to the Shawnee County Tag Office
Bring the signed bill of sale, the vehicle title (signed over on the back), and a valid ID to: 1515 NW Saline St, Topeka, KS 66618. Hours: Mon–Fri 8:00 AM–5:00 PM. Phone: (785) 233-8200. You'll pay the title transfer fee of $10.00 and sales tax at 9.35%.
Topeka Title & Registration Office
Office
Shawnee County Tag Office
Address
1515 NW Saline St, Topeka, KS 66618
Phone
(785) 233-8200
Hours
Mon–Fri 8:00 AM–5:00 PM
Special requirements in Shawnee County:
- Title transfer at the Shawnee County Tag Office within 60 days
- Kansas sales tax collected at time of title transfer
- Personal property tax must be paid
- Seller must sign title and provide odometer disclosure
Common Mistakes to Avoid
- ✗Signing before the notary if notarization is required — the notary must witness the signature
- ✗VIN errors — even one wrong character causes the KS DMV to reject the title transfer
- ✗Leaving the sale price blank or writing "gift" if money changed hands — this triggers audit risk
- ✗Using correction fluid to fix mistakes — always initial handwritten corrections instead
- ✗Not keeping a copy — both buyer and seller need a signed original
FAQ — Scooter Bill of Sale in Topeka
- Where do I file a scooter bill of sale in Topeka?
- File at the Shawnee County Tag Office, located at 1515 NW Saline St, Topeka, KS 66618. Hours: Mon–Fri 8:00 AM–5:00 PM. Phone: (785) 233-8200.
- What is the vehicle title transfer fee in Topeka?
- The title transfer fee in Shawnee County is $10.00. Combined sales tax rate: 9.35%. Kansas state rate 6.5% + Shawnee County 1.35% + Topeka city 1.5%
- Does Topeka, Kansas require notarization for a scooter bill of sale?
- No. Kansas does not require notarization for private vehicle sales.
- What form do I use for a scooter bill of sale in Kansas?
- Kansas uses Form TR-12 for scooter title transfers. You can download it from the Shawnee County Tag Office or generate a state-compliant version at BillOfSaleNow.