Does a Seller Remove License Plates in Kansas
1. Remove License Plates Before the Sale
When selling a vehicle in Kansas, you must remove the license plates before transferring the vehicle to the buyer. The plates stay with the seller and are not transferred to the new owner.
Kansas DMV Vehicle Sale Information
2. Transfer or Return Plates
After removing the license plates, you can either transfer them to a new vehicle or return them to the Kansas Department of Revenue. If you purchase another vehicle, you may transfer the plates and registration to that vehicle.
Kansas License Plate Transfer Information
3. File a Seller’s Notification of Sale
To protect yourself from liability, you should file a Seller’s Notification of Sale with the Kansas Department of Revenue. This document notifies the state that you have sold the vehicle and are no longer responsible for it.
Kansas Seller’s Notification of Sale
