Quick Answers:

Where do I refer to for Title or License Registration?

For state Title and License Information, refer to:

Kansas Division of Vehicles

Docking State Office Building

Topeka, Kansas 66626-0001

Telephone: (913) 296-3621

Fee for search of records is $1.50.

Security Interests:

Shown on title held by lienholder.

Recording Requirements:

Uniform Commercial Code (UCC) in effect. Liens on motor vehicle must be on title.

Recovery Requirements:

Kansas cure law in effect, all others per contractual agreement. As per the UCC, repossession is allowed and permitted as long as it is peaceful, after a 20 day “Right to Cure” letter from lienholder to debtor. (Applicable only once during the term of security agreement.) Not applicable to any “substantial impairment” such as lack of insurance, etc.

Redemption Requirements:

Ten day redemption.

Deficiency Requirements:

Judgment notes are invalid but deficiency is permitted if lien instrument so provides.

Special Motor Vehicle Provisions:

No provisions.

Documents Required to Transfer Ownership of Motor Vehicle:

Title reduced to lienholder’s name — or will accept lien signed off; copy of contract; odometer statement; and notarized Bill of Sale.

Documents Required for Liquidation:

No out of state repossession affidavits are accepted. Repossession affidavit may accompany Kansas title and an application for title together with a certified copy of the Security Agreement to the vehicle.

Plates:

Remain with the owner / debtor.

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