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Free Kansas Car Bill of Sale

Kansas gives car buyers a long window and then lets geography set the bill: the transfer window is 60 days — twice the 30 days many states allow — but the 6.5% state tax picks up county and city add-ons that leave rural buyers near 7.5% while Johnson County (Kansas City metro) buyers approach 10% on the same car. An ordinary sale runs on the assigned title with the price written on the back (the state's TR-312 bill of sale is for antique vehicles with no title, and a title with no price space needs the bill of sale on page 2 of Form TR-12), the county treasurer processes the transfer under the Department of Revenue's system, and cars arriving from out of state need a VIN verification before titling.

Kansas Requirements: Transfer title within 60 days. 6.5% sales tax.

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Kansas Car Bill of Sale — What You Need to Know

Primary Form
TR-312
Bill of Sale — for antique vehicles with no title
Agency
KS Division of Vehicles
Kansas Department of Revenue – Division of Vehicles
Primary ID Field
VIN
Sales Tax
7.5%
Title Required
Yes
Kansas title must be transferred within 60 days. Kansas Department of Revenue handles vehicle titles.
Inspection
Not required

Sales Tax Details

Kansas state sales tax is 6.5%. County and city taxes are added on top, based on the buyer's home address; combined rates vary widely, so check the Kansas Department of Revenue rate lookup.

Inspection Requirements

Kansas does not require a state safety inspection or emissions test at time of sale.

Kansas Car Sale — Step-by-Step Checklist

  1. Seller fills in the purchase price, date of sale and odometer reading on the back of the title (a bill of sale is needed only if the title has no space for the price).
  2. Seller and buyer print and sign their names on the back of the title.
  3. Buyer takes the assigned title + proof of insurance to the county treasurer within 60 days.
  4. Buyer pays 6.5% state tax + local taxes + title fee + registration.

Common Pitfalls

  • Missing the 60-day transfer deadline.
  • Underestimating Kansas City metro taxes — combined rates can near 10%.
  • Kansas requires odometer disclosure on vehicles of model year 2011 or newer.
  • Sales tax is assessed on the sale price — keep receipts and documentation.
  • Promising to mail the title "later" with no end date. Under K.S.A. 8-135, a Kansas car sale without an assigned title is void unless the title passes to the buyer within 60 days of delivery, for example by restricted mail.

Pro Tip

KS car: assigned title with the price on the back + county treasurer + 60-day window + 6.5% + local taxes (bill of sale only if the title has no price space).

Kansas Car Bill of Sale — FAQs

What is Kansas Form TR-312?
TR-312 is the Kansas Department of Revenue bill of sale form. The form itself says only antique vehicles (35 years or older) can be transferred by bill of sale; other vehicles transfer by assigned title with the price on the back. If a title has no space for the price, KDOR asks for a bill of sale on page 2 of Form TR-12.
How much is car sales tax in Kansas?
Kansas state sales tax on vehicles is 6.5%. Local taxes (county and city) typically add 1–2%, but the Kansas City metro area can see combined rates near 10%.
Does Kansas require a bill of sale for a car?
Usually not. A Kansas county tag office, such as the Johnson County treasurer's motor vehicle office, asks for a bill of sale only when the title does not show the purchase price and date, or when the car came from an out-of-state dealer. When you do use KDOR's TR-312, both seller and buyer swear to the price under penalty of perjury, so write the real amount.
What paperwork do I need to sell my car privately in Kansas?
The original title, signed over with the mileage and price filled in. Tag offices do not accept a copy. If the title still shows a loan that you paid off, give the buyer the lien release too. The buyer adds proof of insurance and, if the title is from another state, a Kansas Highway Patrol VIN inspection. Johnson County's forms list also links to an online Seller's Notification of Sale through the state's iKan service.
What does a Kansas buyer pay at the tag office besides sales tax?
Kansas charges personal property tax on vehicles, paid when the car is first registered and again at each renewal; KDOR has an online calculator. Johnson County's fee list shows a $10 title fee and $30 registration for a car under 4,500 lbs ($40 over), plus small surcharges and a $5 county service fee. Sales tax on a private sale is also paid at this first registration.
How do I get a VIN inspection for a car with an out-of-state title?
Book it with the Kansas Highway Patrol; inspections are by appointment only. Bring the title and a valid driver's license. Johnson County lists the fee as $20. The inspection must be done before you apply for the Kansas title, and a 1-day permit lets an unregistered car drive to it.

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