Closed for months, the Motor Vehicle Services offices in Wyandotte County will reopen to in-person service for newly acquired vehicle purchases on Jan. 20.
The Motor Vehicle Services office in the downtown courthouse building at 710 N. 7th has been closed since the start of the pandemic, and the Motor Vehicle Services office at the Wyandotte County annex, 8200 State Ave., has been closed since Oct. 30 to in-person service, according to a Unified Government spokesman. The annex office transitioned to appointment-only service in December.
The closings to in-person service were to reduce the risk of COVID-19 spreading. At one point earlier in the pandemic, the annex location had an employee who was ill.
“The Treasury team is extremely excited to resume this service for our community and customers. The pandemic has caused a great deal of frustration for everyone, and we know that many of our customers prefer to do their newly acquired vehicle with the Treasury in-person,” said Rick Mikesic, county treasurer, in a news release. “Although we will be re-opening under the guidance of the Public Health Department, customers who would feel more comfortable completing their business online or through the mail may still do so.”
The re-opening is welcomed news for many, but Treasury staff caution patience, according to a spokesman. The backlog created as a result of last year’s closures will take some time to complete, and customers should expect long waits, according to the news release.
To prevent the spread of COVID-19, those customers entering public buildings at the annex or downtown locations will be required to adhere to strict social distancing guidelines and wear a mask or face covering at all times.
All motor vehicle services can be completed online or by mail. To learn more, visit wycokck.org/Auto or reference the following frequently asked questions .
Wyandotte County Motor Vehicle frequently asked questions
- What offices are open?
a. The Downtown Office at 710 N. 7th St., Suite 240, Kansas City, KS 66101.
i. By appointment at wycokck.org/ugdmvappointments.
b. The Annex Office at 8200 State Ave., Kansas City, KS 66112.
i. By appointment at wycokck.org/ugdmvappointments.
2. Where is the dropbox located?
a. The Treasury dropbox is in front of the Annex Office public entrance at 8200 State Ave., Kansas City, KS 66112.
3. What can I use the dropbox for?
a. The dropbox can be used to submit all Treasury related business items that are not being serviced in an office. This includes, but is not limited to, annual registration renewals, title work, lien releases, handicap placards, and real estate payments.
4. How do I title or register a new vehicle?
a. There are ways to register a newly acquired vehicle:
i. Follow the instructions on the Motor Vehicle Titling Mail-In Eligibility form online at https://us.openforms.com/Form/587cfabc-3275-443f-b4c3-70be334a8587.
ii. Set an appointment online at wycokck.org/ugdmvappointments
5. How do I get a 60-day temporary tag?
a. Send an email to [email protected]
6. How do I apply for or renew my handicap placard?
a. There are three ways to request a handicap placard:
i. Use the dropbox located at the Annex Office (8200 State Ave., Kansas City, KS 66112).
ii. Send an email to [email protected]
iii. Send a fax to 913-573-2890
7, Who can I contact for help?
a. Send an email to [email protected] or call 3-1-1
