{"id":10020,"date":"2026-07-18T12:00:00","date_gmt":"2026-07-18T12:00:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.remarketspace.com\/blog\/?p=10020"},"modified":"2026-10-24T11:08:52","modified_gmt":"2026-10-24T11:08:52","slug":"car-auctions-kansas","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.remarketspace.com\/blog\/car-auctions-kansas\/","title":{"rendered":"Car Auctions in Kansas (2026): Where the Public Can Bid"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">You want to buy a car at auction in Kansas, and most lists you find mix dealer-only sales, salvage yards, and public auctions into one pile. The question that matters is simple: where can you bid without a dealer license? Here is who sells to whom, what Kansas needs from you after you win, and an online option that delivers to Kansas.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<blockquote class=\"wp-block-quote rs-answer-box is-layout-flow wp-block-quote-is-layout-flow\">\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>The short answer:<\/strong> Several of the best known Kansas auctions, including Mid Kansas Auto Auction in Wichita, sell only to dealers. The public can bid at IAA\u2019s Kansas City, Kansas branch, on state surplus vehicles through GovDeals, and on online marketplaces like Remarket Space. After you win, you have 60 days to title and register the car at your county treasurer.<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-small-font-size wp-block-paragraph\"><em>Updated October 17, 2026. Checked against the Kansas Department of Revenue, the Kansas Highway Patrol, the Kansas Department of Administration, and each auction\u2019s own website. Sources are linked at the bottom.<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-key-takeaways\">Key takeaways<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Dealer auctions:<\/strong> Mid Kansas Auto Auction calls itself a dealers-only auction. Salina and Sunflower Auto Auction are built around dealer buyers too, so call before you drive there.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>IAA:<\/strong> the Kansas City, Kansas branch page says its auction is open to public buyers. Expect insurance total losses, not ready-to-drive cars.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Government sales:<\/strong> Kansas State Surplus Property runs its auctions on GovDeals.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>After you win:<\/strong> 60 days to register, a $10 title fee, Kansas sales tax (6.5% state rate plus local), and a $20 VIN inspection if the car has an out-of-state title.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>No emissions test:<\/strong> Kansas does not require one.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Easiest option:<\/strong> Remarket Space is an online marketplace open to the public, with no dealer license and no membership fee, and it delivers to Kansas.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-open-to-public\">Which car auctions in Kansas are open to the public?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Fewer than most directories suggest. Kansas licenses auctions as a dealer type, with its own license and a $30,000 surety bond, according to the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.ksrevenue.gov\/pdf\/dlrhb-complete.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\"><span class=\"has-inline-color has-secondary-color\">Kansas Dealer Handbook<\/span><\/a>. A license tells you the auction is legal. It does not tell you if the public can bid.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><table class=\"has-fixed-layout\"><thead><tr><th>Where to buy<\/th><th>Can the public bid?<\/th><th>Best for<\/th><\/tr><\/thead><tbody><tr><td>IAA Kansas City, Kansas<\/td><td>Yes. The branch page lists the auction as open to public buyers.<\/td><td>Insurance total losses and repairable cars<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Copart (Wichita and Kansas City areas)<\/td><td>Depends on the title type. Check Copart\u2019s licensing rules for Kansas before you register.<\/td><td>Damaged and repairable cars<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Mid Kansas Auto Auction, Salina Auto Auction, Sunflower Auto Auction<\/td><td>Dealer sales. Mid Kansas says dealers only.<\/td><td>Licensed dealers<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>State surplus on GovDeals<\/td><td>Yes, with a GovDeals account<\/td><td>Former state fleet vehicles<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Remarket Space (online)<\/td><td>Yes. No dealer license, no membership fee.<\/td><td>Inspected cars with an out-the-door price, delivered<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">From the IAA Kansas City (KS) branch page, the auctions\u2019 own websites, and the Kansas Department of Administration, checked October 17, 2026.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">New to auctions? Our guide on <a href=\"https:\/\/www.remarketspace.com\/blog\/can-the-public-buy-cars\/\"><span class=\"has-inline-color has-secondary-color\">whether the public can buy cars at auction<\/span><\/a> explains the difference between public, dealer, and salvage sales.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-list\">Kansas car auctions by city: the 2026 list<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">These are the main vehicle auctions with Kansas locations. We checked each one\u2019s website on October 17, 2026. Who can buy changes, so treat \u201cask the auction\u201d as a no until they tell you yes.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><table class=\"has-fixed-layout\"><thead><tr><th>City<\/th><th>Auction<\/th><th>Type<\/th><th>Public bidding<\/th><\/tr><\/thead><tbody><tr><td>Kansas City, KS<\/td><td><a href=\"https:\/\/www.iaai.com\/US\/Locations\/527\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\"><span class=\"has-inline-color has-secondary-color\">IAA Kansas City<\/span><\/a><\/td><td>Insurance and salvage<\/td><td>Listed as open to public buyers<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Kansas City, KS<\/td><td>Copart Kansas City and Kansas City East<\/td><td>Insurance and salvage<\/td><td>Depends on title type. Check Copart.<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Wichita area<\/td><td>IAA Wichita<\/td><td>Insurance and salvage<\/td><td>Ask the auction<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Wichita<\/td><td>Copart Wichita<\/td><td>Insurance and salvage<\/td><td>Depends on title type. Check Copart.<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Wichita<\/td><td><a href=\"https:\/\/www.mksaa.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\"><span class=\"has-inline-color has-secondary-color\">Mid Kansas Auto Auction<\/span><\/a><\/td><td>Wholesale<\/td><td>No. Dealers only.<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Salina<\/td><td><a href=\"https:\/\/salinaautoauction.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\"><span class=\"has-inline-color has-secondary-color\">Salina Auto Auction<\/span><\/a><\/td><td>Wholesale<\/td><td>Ask the auction. Its sign-up form is for dealerships.<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Topeka<\/td><td><a href=\"https:\/\/www.sunflowerautoauction.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\"><span class=\"has-inline-color has-secondary-color\">Sunflower Auto Auction<\/span><\/a><\/td><td>Wholesale, weekly Wednesday sale<\/td><td>Ask the auction<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Statewide, online<\/td><td>Kansas State Surplus Property on GovDeals<\/td><td>Government surplus<\/td><td>Yes<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">From each auction\u2019s website and the Kansas Department of Administration Public Auctions page, checked October 17, 2026. Ask the auction is not a yes: confirm before you go.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Call first and ask two things: do you sell to the public, and what ID or deposit do you need to register?<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-kansas-city\">Are there free public car auctions in Kansas City?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Yes, on both sides of the state line, but they are not the kind with clean, inspected cars. On the Kansas side, IAA\u2019s Kansas City branch sells mostly insurance total losses to public buyers. Watch the costs: the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.iaai.com\/US\/Locations\/527\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\"><span class=\"has-inline-color has-secondary-color\">branch page<\/span><\/a> says domestic buyers pay within 2 days and storage runs $50 a day after 4 free days.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">On the Missouri side, the <a href=\"https:\/\/kcmo.gov\/city-hall\/departments\/public-works\/tow-services\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\"><span class=\"has-inline-color has-secondary-color\">City of Kansas City tow service<\/span><\/a> auctions vehicles not claimed by their owners once a month through OAI Auctions. In Kansas City, Kansas, the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.kckpd.org\/Services\/Towed-Vehicles\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\"><span class=\"has-inline-color has-secondary-color\">KCK Police Department<\/span><\/a> says towed property not retrieved 30 days after notice to the owner can be sold at auction. Call its auto release desk for sale details. If you live in Missouri, our guide to <a href=\"https:\/\/www.remarketspace.com\/blog\/car-auctions-missouri\/\"><span class=\"has-inline-color has-secondary-color\">car auctions in Missouri<\/span><\/a> covers that side of the line.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-copart-iaa\">Can you buy at Copart or IAA in Kansas without a dealer license?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">At IAA Kansas City, yes. Its branch page lists the auction as open to public buyers. Other branches and some vehicles can have different rules, so read the listing before you bid.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">At Copart, it depends on the title. Copart sets buyer rules by the state where the car sits and by title type, and salvage cars often need a business license or a broker. Check Copart\u2019s <a href=\"https:\/\/www.copart.com\/content\/us\/en\/licensing\/licensingoverview\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\"><span class=\"has-inline-color has-secondary-color\">state licensing overview<\/span><\/a> for Kansas before you pay for a membership. Our post on <a href=\"https:\/\/www.remarketspace.com\/blog\/copart-iaai-auctions-scam\/\"><span class=\"has-inline-color has-secondary-color\">whether Copart and IAAI are a scam<\/span><\/a> walks through the fees and risks first-time buyers miss.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">One Kansas rule matters here: the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.ksrevenue.gov\/dovtitlefaq.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\"><span class=\"has-inline-color has-secondary-color\">Division of Vehicles<\/span><\/a> says a vehicle with a nonrepairable or junk brand from another state cannot be titled or registered in Kansas. Check the title brand before you bid on an out-of-state wreck. For the bigger picture on damaged cars, read <a href=\"https:\/\/www.remarketspace.com\/blog\/mastering-salvage-auctions\/\"><span class=\"has-inline-color has-secondary-color\">how salvage auctions work<\/span><\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-government\">Are there government car auctions in Kansas?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Yes. The <a href=\"https:\/\/admin.ks.gov\/offices\/surplus-property\/public-auctions\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\"><span class=\"has-inline-color has-secondary-color\">Kansas Department of Administration<\/span><\/a> says State Surplus Property is running its auctions through GovDeals.com. Inventory changes week to week, and vehicles are sold as is, so plan on a pre-bid look and your own transport.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-dealer-license\">Do you need a dealer license to buy at auction in Kansas?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Only for dealer-only sales like Mid Kansas Auto Auction. A license makes sense if you plan to resell. The <a href=\"https:\/\/www.ksrevenue.gov\/pdf\/dlrhb-complete.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\"><span class=\"has-inline-color has-secondary-color\">Kansas Dealer Handbook<\/span><\/a> defines a dealer as someone who sells 5 or more vehicles in a calendar year. Read <a href=\"https:\/\/www.remarketspace.com\/blog\/kansas-dealer-laws-how-many-cars-can-sell-one-year\/\"><span class=\"has-inline-color has-secondary-color\">how many cars you can sell in Kansas without a license<\/span><\/a> and our guide to <a href=\"https:\/\/www.remarketspace.com\/blog\/how-to-get-used-car-dealers-license-kansas\/\"><span class=\"has-inline-color has-secondary-color\">getting a used car dealer license in Kansas<\/span><\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-cost\">What does a Kansas auction car really cost?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">More than the winning bid. Add these up before you set your top bid:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><table class=\"has-fixed-layout\"><thead><tr><th>Cost<\/th><th>What to expect<\/th><\/tr><\/thead><tbody><tr><td>Buyer fees<\/td><td>Every auction adds its own buyer premium. Compare them in our <a href=\"https:\/\/www.remarketspace.com\/blog\/car-auction-buyers-premium\/\"><span class=\"has-inline-color has-secondary-color\">car auction buyer premium<\/span><\/a> guide.<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Storage and pickup<\/td><td>Salvage yards charge daily storage after a few free days. IAA Kansas City charges $50 a day after 4 free days.<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Transport<\/td><td>Budget a tow or a carrier. See our guide to <a href=\"https:\/\/www.remarketspace.com\/blog\/transport-car-winning-auction-guide\/\"><span class=\"has-inline-color has-secondary-color\">transporting a car after you win an auction<\/span><\/a>.<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Kansas sales tax<\/td><td>6.5% state rate plus your local rate<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Title fee<\/td><td>$10<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>VIN inspection<\/td><td>$20 if the car has an out-of-state title, $25 for a salvage inspection<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Tax from Kansas Department of Revenue Pub. KS-1510, title fee from the Division of Vehicles titling FAQ, and inspection fees from the Kansas Highway Patrol, checked October 17, 2026.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-after\">What do you do after you win a car at auction in Kansas?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ol class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>1. Get the title signed over to you.<\/strong> The <a href=\"https:\/\/ksrevenue.gov\/dovtitleused.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\"><span class=\"has-inline-color has-secondary-color\">Division of Vehicles<\/span><\/a> wants the purchase price, sale date, odometer reading, and printed names and signatures of seller and buyer.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>2. Get insurance.<\/strong> You need current proof of insurance to register.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>3. Get a VIN inspection if the title is from another state.<\/strong> The <a href=\"https:\/\/kansashighwaypatrol.gov\/get-a-vin-inspection\/vin-inspection-locations\/regular-vin-inspection\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\"><span class=\"has-inline-color has-secondary-color\">Kansas Highway Patrol<\/span><\/a> asks you to bring the car, the signed title, the purchase papers, and a government ID. Call the station first.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>4. Register within 60 days<\/strong> at the county treasurer where the car is kept, and pay the title fee, sales tax, and property tax there.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-nearby\">Car auctions in states near Kansas<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">If you live near a border, the auction next door may be closer. See our guides to <a href=\"https:\/\/www.remarketspace.com\/blog\/car-auctions-missouri\/\"><span class=\"has-inline-color has-secondary-color\">Missouri car auctions<\/span><\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.remarketspace.com\/blog\/car-auctions-oklahoma\/\"><span class=\"has-inline-color has-secondary-color\">car auctions in Oklahoma<\/span><\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.remarketspace.com\/blog\/car-auctions-nebraska\/\"><span class=\"has-inline-color has-secondary-color\">car auctions in Nebraska<\/span><\/a>, and <a href=\"https:\/\/www.remarketspace.com\/blog\/car-auctions-colorado\/\"><span class=\"has-inline-color has-secondary-color\">car auctions in Colorado<\/span><\/a>. You still title the car in Kansas if you live here, so the 60-day rule and the VIN inspection apply.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-remarket-space\">A simpler way to buy auction cars in Kansas<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">If you want auction prices without a dealer license, a broker, or a salvage yard tow, Remarket Space, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.remarketspace.com\/blog\/twin-cities-auctions-is-now-remarket-space\/\"><span class=\"has-inline-color has-secondary-color\">formerly Twin Cities Auto Auction<\/span><\/a>, is an online car marketplace open to the public, based in the Twin Cities area of Minnesota. Sign-up is free with an ID. Every listing has an inspection by a Verified Remarket Space Inspector, a free Carfax, an HD virtual test drive, and the out-the-door total with the delivery quote included. Buy Now or bid live, pay by card within 48 hours, and the car is delivered nationwide, typically within 48 hours. Undisclosed engine, transmission, frame, or flood damage reported within 72 hours of delivery is covered by our <a href=\"https:\/\/www.remarketspace.com\/guarantee\"><span class=\"has-inline-color has-secondary-color\">3-Day Major Mechanical Guarantee<\/span><\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.remarketspace.com\/auction\"><span class=\"has-inline-color has-secondary-color\">See cars up for auction now<\/span><\/a><\/strong>, read <a href=\"https:\/\/www.remarketspace.com\/how-it-works\"><span class=\"has-inline-color has-secondary-color\">how bidding works<\/span><\/a>, or check the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.remarketspace.com\/buyer-premium-fees\"><span class=\"has-inline-color has-secondary-color\">buyer premium and fees<\/span><\/a>. On a $2,000 winning bid, the buyer\u2019s premium is $459 and the admin fee is $189, for $2,648 before delivery and Kansas tax. Browse <a href=\"https:\/\/www.remarketspace.com\/cars\/minnesota\/under-5000\/\"><span class=\"has-inline-color has-secondary-color\">cars under $5,000<\/span><\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.remarketspace.com\/cars\/trucks\/minnesota\/\"><span class=\"has-inline-color has-secondary-color\">used trucks<\/span><\/a>, or <a href=\"https:\/\/www.remarketspace.com\/cars\/suvs\/minnesota\/\"><span class=\"has-inline-color has-secondary-color\">used SUVs<\/span><\/a>. Those cars are in Minnesota and ship to Kansas with a quote. Title paperwork can take 8 to 12 weeks, so ask how titling works before you bid.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-faq\">Frequently asked questions<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"schema-faq wp-block-yoast-faq-block\"><div class=\"schema-faq-section\" id=\"faq-question-1\"><strong class=\"schema-faq-question\">Are there public car auctions in Kansas?<\/strong> <p class=\"schema-faq-answer\">Yes. IAA\u2019s Kansas City, Kansas branch lists its auction as open to public buyers, and the state sells surplus vehicles on GovDeals. Several large Kansas auctions, such as Mid Kansas Auto Auction in Wichita, sell only to dealers, so call before you go.<\/p> <\/div> <div class=\"schema-faq-section\" id=\"faq-question-2\"><strong class=\"schema-faq-question\">Can I buy a car at auction in Kansas without a dealer license?<\/strong> <p class=\"schema-faq-answer\">Yes, at public sales. IAA Kansas City, GovDeals state surplus, city tow lot auctions, and online marketplaces like Remarket Space do not need a dealer license. Wholesale auctions such as Mid Kansas Auto Auction are for licensed dealers.<\/p> <\/div> <div class=\"schema-faq-section\" id=\"faq-question-3\"><strong class=\"schema-faq-question\">Are there free public car auctions in Kansas City?<\/strong> <p class=\"schema-faq-answer\">Kansas City, Missouri auctions unclaimed tow lot vehicles once a month through OAI Auctions, and IAA\u2019s Kansas City, Kansas branch is open to public buyers. Expect as-is cars, buyer fees, and daily storage charges if you pick up late.<\/p> <\/div> <div class=\"schema-faq-section\" id=\"faq-question-4\"><strong class=\"schema-faq-question\">Is Mid Kansas Auto Auction open to the public?<\/strong> <p class=\"schema-faq-answer\">No. Mid Kansas Auto Auction in Wichita describes itself as a full-service, dealers-only auto auction. Without a dealer license, look at IAA Kansas City, state surplus on GovDeals, or an online public marketplace instead.<\/p> <\/div> <div class=\"schema-faq-section\" id=\"faq-question-5\"><strong class=\"schema-faq-question\">How long do I have to register an auction car in Kansas?<\/strong> <p class=\"schema-faq-answer\">60 days from the purchase date. You register at the county treasurer where the car is kept, with the signed title and proof of insurance. You pay a $10 title fee and Kansas sales tax, and a $20 VIN inspection if the title is from another state.<\/p> <\/div> <div class=\"schema-faq-section\" id=\"faq-question-6\"><strong class=\"schema-faq-question\">Does a car bought out of state need an inspection in Kansas?<\/strong> <p class=\"schema-faq-answer\">Yes. A car with a title from another state needs a VIN inspection at a Kansas Highway Patrol station or approved location before Kansas will issue a title or tag. A regular inspection costs $20. Kansas does not require an emissions test.<\/p> <\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-sources\">Sources<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/ksrevenue.gov\/dovtitleused.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\"><span class=\"has-inline-color has-secondary-color\">Kansas Division of Vehicles: Title a used vehicle<\/span><\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.ksrevenue.gov\/dovtitlefaq.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\"><span class=\"has-inline-color has-secondary-color\">Kansas Division of Vehicles: Titling a vehicle FAQ<\/span><\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.ksrevenue.gov\/pub1510.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\"><span class=\"has-inline-color has-secondary-color\">Kansas Department of Revenue: Pub. KS-1510 Sales Tax and Compensating Use Tax<\/span><\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.ksrevenue.gov\/pdf\/dlrhb-complete.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\"><span class=\"has-inline-color has-secondary-color\">Kansas Department of Revenue: Dealer Handbook<\/span><\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/kansashighwaypatrol.gov\/faq-items\/how-much-does-it-cost\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\"><span class=\"has-inline-color has-secondary-color\">Kansas Highway Patrol: VIN inspection cost<\/span><\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/admin.ks.gov\/offices\/surplus-property\/public-auctions\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\"><span class=\"has-inline-color has-secondary-color\">Kansas Department of Administration: State Surplus public auctions<\/span><\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/kcmo.gov\/city-hall\/departments\/public-works\/tow-services\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\"><span class=\"has-inline-color has-secondary-color\">City of Kansas City, Missouri: Tow services<\/span><\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.iaai.com\/US\/Locations\/527\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\"><span class=\"has-inline-color has-secondary-color\">IAA: Kansas City (KS) branch<\/span><\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-small-font-size wp-block-paragraph\"><em>This guide is general information, not legal or tax advice. 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Expect as-is cars, buyer fees, and daily storage charges if you pick up late.","inLanguage":"en-US"},"inLanguage":"en-US"},{"@type":"Question","@id":"https:\/\/www.remarketspace.com\/blog\/car-auctions-kansas\/#faq-question-4","position":4,"url":"https:\/\/www.remarketspace.com\/blog\/car-auctions-kansas\/#faq-question-4","name":"Is Mid Kansas Auto Auction open to the public?","answerCount":1,"acceptedAnswer":{"@type":"Answer","text":"No. Mid Kansas Auto Auction in Wichita describes itself as a full-service, dealers-only auto auction. Without a dealer license, look at IAA Kansas City, state surplus on GovDeals, or an online public marketplace instead.","inLanguage":"en-US"},"inLanguage":"en-US"},{"@type":"Question","@id":"https:\/\/www.remarketspace.com\/blog\/car-auctions-kansas\/#faq-question-5","position":5,"url":"https:\/\/www.remarketspace.com\/blog\/car-auctions-kansas\/#faq-question-5","name":"How long do I have to register an auction car in Kansas?","answerCount":1,"acceptedAnswer":{"@type":"Answer","text":"60 days from the purchase date. You register at the county treasurer where the car is kept, with the signed title and proof of insurance. You pay a $10 title fee and Kansas sales tax, and a $20 VIN inspection if the title is from another state.","inLanguage":"en-US"},"inLanguage":"en-US"},{"@type":"Question","@id":"https:\/\/www.remarketspace.com\/blog\/car-auctions-kansas\/#faq-question-6","position":6,"url":"https:\/\/www.remarketspace.com\/blog\/car-auctions-kansas\/#faq-question-6","name":"Does a car bought out of state need an inspection in Kansas?","answerCount":1,"acceptedAnswer":{"@type":"Answer","text":"Yes. A car with a title from another state needs a VIN inspection at a Kansas Highway Patrol station or approved location before Kansas will issue a title or tag. A regular inspection costs $20. 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