Wallace County Treasurer's Office

05/26/2026

Summer and drivers education season is here! Once your new driver has completed their drivers education course, our office can issue their first driving credential! Please call the office to get scheduled, as all licenses are done by appointment. In the meantime, you can help your young driver prepare by using this time to round up the required documents. This will expedite the process.

All applicants must provide the following:
- State issued, certified birth certificate OR current US passport.
- Social Security Card.
- 2 proofs of PHYSICAL, street address in the parent OR applicant's name. Examples include but are not limited to school transcripts, utility bills, bank statements. Junk mail cannot be used and all documents must be taken out of envelopes to be scanned. If the parent's document is used, we will also ask for their drivers license.
- Signed parental consent form.
- Any legal name change document if the applicant's name is now different than that reflected on their birth certificate.

Additionally, if the applicant is applying for a Farm Permit, they must provide the Farm Permit Affidavit - either signed by a the farmer parent or farm employer. For more information on this, please call our office.

For those not taking drivers education, please contact the Colby Full Service Office to schedule your appointment, as written & skills tests will be required. Appointments at Colby will also be required for those not residing in Wallace County.
Parents can learn more about Kansas Teen Driving at https://www.ksrevenue.gov/dovgdl.html

05/04/2026

Just a friendly reminder that second half property taxes are due by Monday at 5:00 PM to avoid penalty.

05/01/2026

Please be aware - more fraud…

03/07/2026

Be AWARE of scams…

‼️SCAM ALERT‼️

We have been made aware of a new text message scam in which scammers impersonate the Kansas Division of Vehicles (DOV). These messages falsely claim that the recipient has outstanding traffic violations in an attempt to steal personal or financial information.

Please note: The DOV will never send unsolicited text messages regarding fines, toll fees, payments, or violations.

What to Do if You Receive a Scam Message
• Do not click any links in the message.
• Do not provide personal or payment information.
• Delete the message immediately.

If you receive a text you believe is a scam, please report it to the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) and the Internet Crime Complaint Center (IC3).

Fraudsters frequently change tactics to exploit unsuspecting individuals and often try to create a sense of urgency. Stay vigilant and protect yourself from scams. If you have questions about your driving record, please contact the Kansas DOV.

Contact info can be found at www.ksrevenue.gov/dovdccontact.html

Stay informed about current scams and how to protect yourself at www.ksrevenue.gov/taxscams.html

12/24/2025

Merry Christmas!

12/18/2025

First half of Wallace County, KS property taxes are due Friday, December 20th. Customers have several options for paying:
1. In person (M-F, 8:00-4:00 MST)
2. By mailing to PO BOX 40 Sharon Springs (must be postmarked by 12/20 to avoid interest)
3. Visiting https://kansas.gov/propertytax/. Use the e-check option to avoid larger convenience fees.
4. Using our drop box, located next to the courthouse's south entrance.
As always, please call if you have any questions regarding your statement. We do have a new number 785-995-4281, ext. 210.

We wish you a very Merry Christmas!

12/18/2025

It has come to our attention that many of you have received your heavy truck & trailer renewals. They were mailed out from the state printer early and unfortunately are unable to be processed until after January 1st.

You are welcome to mail them in to be held until after 1/1/2026 or to come see us after the New Year and we’ll be happy to take care of them for you.

12/16/2025

***UPDATE***
After subcontractors were onsite yesterday to fix state line issues, our systems are back up and working. We appreciate your patience and understanding while we all waited for connectivity issues to be resolved. If you must come to town, please travel carefully. We will be open until 4:00 today, and open 8:00-4:00 tomorrow.

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The State of KS reached out to our office yesterday notifying us that they detected connectivity issues with our location. As of this morning, those issues are still unresolved - and involves AT&T and possibly another area service provider.

What that means for us...
We are unable to process and drivers license or motor vehicle transactions until this is resolved. As soon as we have information and are fully operational again, we will update this post.

We apologize for the tremendous inconvenience this creates and thank you for your patience as we await a fix.yg srkerrowdines

12/05/2025

Does your December schedule have you struggling to find free time? We offer 4 convenient ways to handle your property tax payment before 12/20.

Skip the trip & pay online OR use the drop box! Our drop box is located on the south side of the courthouse. Payments may also be mailed using the blue payment envelope you received. These options offer 24/7 convenience to accomodate your busy schedule.

Last but not least, we're always happy to assist you in person. Office hours are Monday - Friday, 8:00 AM to 4:00 PM.

11/07/2025

In observance of Veteran's Day on Tuesday, November 11th, our office and other courthouse offices will be closed.

Our regular office hours, otherwise, are Monday through Friday, 8:00 AM - 4:00 PM with services available during the noon hour. Drivers licenses are processed by appointment. As a reminder, our office phone number has changed. Please update your contact information for us to 785-995-4281, ext 380.

Upcoming Holiday Closures:
November 27-28 for Thanksgiving
December 24-25 for Christmas
January 1 for New Years Day