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Wichita, Kansas

Wichita Car Bill of Sale Requirements

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

Title Transfer Fee

$10.00

Sales Tax Rate

7.50%

Notarization

Not Required

Required Fields — Wichita Car Bill of Sale

All of the following must appear on a valid car bill of sale in Wichita, 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
  • Car year, make, model, and body style
  • 17-character VIN (Vehicle Identification Number)
  • Odometer reading at time of sale (federal disclosure required for most motor vehicles under 10 years old)
  • Signature of seller
  • Signature of buyer

Notarization in Wichita: Not Required

Kansas does not require notarization for a car bill of sale. Kansas does not require notarization for private vehicle sales. A signed title is sufficient. Both parties simply sign and date the completed form in the presence of each other.

Where to File — Wichita Title Office

Office

Sedgwick County Tag Office

Address

100 N Broadway, Suite 100, Wichita, KS 67202

Phone

(316) 660-9000

Hours

Mon–Fri 8:00 AM–5:00 PM

Additional requirements in Sedgwick County:

  • Title transfer at the Sedgwick County Tag Office within 60 days
  • Kansas sales tax collected at title transfer
  • Seller must sign title assignment
  • Personal property tax must be paid before registration

What to Bring to the KS DMV

  • 1Completed, signed car bill of sale
  • 2Car 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 (7.50% of sale price)
  • 6Odometer disclosure statement (if not included on title)

FAQ — Car Bill of Sale Requirements in Wichita

What are the required fields on a car bill of sale in Wichita?
A valid car bill of sale in Wichita, 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 car in Wichita?
The title transfer fee in Sedgwick County is $10.00. The car sales tax rate is 7.50%. Kansas state rate 6.5% + Sedgwick County 1.0%
Is notarization required for a car bill of sale in Wichita?
No. Kansas does not require notarization for private vehicle sales. A signed title is sufficient.
Where do I file a car title transfer in Wichita?
File the title transfer at the Sedgwick County Tag Office, 100 N Broadway, Suite 100, Wichita, KS 67202. Hours: Mon–Fri 8:00 AM–5:00 PM. Phone: (316) 660-9000.

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