The Douglas County treasurer’s office will soon close its public-facing services in the historic courthouse downtown and move operations to the satellite location on Sixth Street.
The satellite office, which opened in October 2024, is at 2601 W. Sixth St., on the south side of Sixth Street between Schwarz Road and Crestline Drive.
The public-facing office inside the historic courthouse, 1100 Massachusetts St., will close at 5 p.m. Friday, Feb. 13 “as part of an effort to consolidate operations and improve customer service,” according to a news release from the county. It will still be used for internal functions.
Starting at 8 a.m. Monday, Feb. 16, all motor vehicle and real estate transactions in Lawrence will be handled only at the Sixth Street office.
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“The Sixth Street location offers a larger waiting area, free close parking and a single level entrance without steps,” according to the release. “A new greeter will assist customers by reviewing paperwork to ensure they have the documents needed to complete their transactions, similar to the process used by the Kansas Division of Vehicles.”
Treasurer Adam Rains said the move is designed to increase efficiency for both customers and staff.
“Centralizing our operations is a strategic step toward improving how we serve Douglas County residents,” County Treasurer Adam Rains said in the release. “This transition will help us work more efficiently, respond more quickly and provide a higher level of service.”
Dropboxes will still be available outside both locations. There are also options to renew motor vehicle tags, at this link, and to pay property taxes, at this link.
Rains will share more information at the Douglas County Commission’s next meeting, set for 5:30 p.m. Wednesday, Jan. 14, on the second floor of the courthouse. See the commission’s complete agenda at this link.
The treasurer’s office will continue operating its Baldwin City location during the second full week of each month at Baldwin City Market, 112 Eighth St., according to the release.
The office closed a previous satellite location at 2000 W. 31st St. after the Sixth Street office opened.
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