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Topeka, Kansas

Topeka Bus Bill of Sale Requirements

Complete requirements checklist for a bus bill of sale in Topeka, Kansas (Form TR-12). Includes exact fees, notarization rules, and where to file at the Shawnee County Tag Office.

Title Transfer Fee

$10.00

Sales Tax Rate

9.35%

Notarization

Not Required

Required Fields — Topeka Bus Bill of Sale

All of the following must appear on a valid bus bill of sale in Topeka, Kansas per Form TR-12:

  • Full legal name and current address of seller
  • Full legal name and current address of buyer
  • Agreed sale price (in numerals and words)
  • Date of sale
  • Bus year, make, model, and body style
  • 17-character VIN (Vehicle Identification Number)
  • Signature of seller
  • Signature of buyer

Notarization in Topeka: Not Required

Kansas does not require notarization for a bus bill of sale. Kansas does not require notarization for private vehicle sales. Both parties simply sign and date the completed form in the presence of each other.

Where to File — Topeka Title 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

Additional 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

What to Bring to the KS DMV

  • 1Completed, signed bus bill of sale
  • 2Bus title signed over by seller on the back
  • 3Valid government-issued photo ID (driver's license or passport)
  • 4Payment for title transfer fee: $10.00
  • 5Payment for sales tax (9.35% of sale price)

FAQ — Bus Bill of Sale Requirements in Topeka

What are the required fields on a bus bill of sale in Topeka?
A valid bus bill of sale in Topeka, Kansas must include both parties' full legal names and addresses, sale date, agreed sale price, VIN, year, make, model, and signatures of buyer and seller.
What is the title transfer fee for a bus in Topeka?
The title transfer fee in Shawnee County is $10.00. The bus sales tax rate is 9.35%. Kansas state rate 6.5% + Shawnee County 1.35% + Topeka city 1.5%
Is notarization required for a bus bill of sale in Topeka?
No. Kansas does not require notarization for private vehicle sales.
Where do I file a bus title transfer in Topeka?
File the title transfer at the Shawnee County Tag Office, 1515 NW Saline St, Topeka, KS 66618. Hours: Mon–Fri 8:00 AM–5:00 PM. Phone: (785) 233-8200.

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