Kansas Department of Revenue

What Kansas Department of Revenue does

The Kansas Department of Revenue (KDOR) is a state government agency headquartered at the Zibell Building in Topeka, Kansas, that administers state tax collection, driver licensing, vehicle titling and registration, property valuation, and alcoholic beverage control across the State of Kansas. Founded in 1972 and led by Secretary Mark A. Burghart since his confirmation by the Kansas Senate on March 26, 2019, the agency operates through five internal divisions: the Division of Vehicles, Division of Property Valuation, Alcoholic Beverage Control Division, Taxation Division, and Tax Policy and Reports Division. KDOR serves Kansas individual taxpayers, vehicle owners, CDL and standard drivers, motor carriers, vehicle dealers, farmers, county governments, and the alcoholic beverage industry.

KDOR's core products and digital infrastructure include the iKan mobile application for vehicle and license renewal, KS Webfile for individual income tax filing, the Kansas Customer Service Center for account management, KCoVRS for commercial vehicle registration, and the E-Lien electronic lien system. Underlying technology comprises a paperless electronic title (e-title) system, electronic lien release infrastructure, Q-Flow wait-line management, the Delinquent Tax Payment Portal, TruckingKS permits/renewals portal, Vehicle Property Tax Lookup, and electronic submission integration with the FMCSA National Registry for CDL medical certificates. Service delivery blends physical distribution through all 105 Kansas county treasurer offices and Driver Solutions offices (Topeka headquarters, Mission, and two Wichita locations) with extensive self-serve digital channels.

As a government entity, KDOR is funded through state appropriations and statutory fees rather than generating revenue in the commercial sense. Transaction fees are regulatory: $10 standard title fees, $10–$16.70 for driving records, $40–$45.50 for special/distinctive/personalized plates, $20 clearance letters, and reinstatement fees by violation type. The agency reports no revenue and has no traditional ownership structure. Recent strategic activity has emphasized enforcement modernization, including Senate Bill 500 (effective 2024–2025) expanded driving restrictions for unpaid citations, mandatory electronic medical certificate submission via the FMCSA National Registry (effective June 2, 2025), Entry-Level Driver Training (ELDT) requirements (effective January 1, 2022), and ongoing tax warrant executions in Johnson and Sedgwick counties through 2026.

Name

Kansas Department of Revenue

Legal name

Kansas Department of Revenue

Website

https://ksrevenue.gov

Company type

Private

Founded year

1972

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

501–1,000 employees

Short description

Kansas Department of Revenue is a state government agency administering state tax collection, driver licensing, vehicle titling, property valuation, and alcoholic beverage control in Kansas, serving residents, motor carriers, dealers, and county governments through 105 county offices and digital platforms.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

State Tax and Revenue Administration

NAICS

Administration of Economic Programs (9261), Administration of General Economic Programs (92611), Regulation, Licensing, and Inspection of Miscellaneous Commercial Sectors (92615), Regulation and Administration of Transportation Programs (92612)

akta.pro primary industry

Tax Return Filing, Processing & Assessment (BPAIADAC)

akta.pro secondary industries

Revenue Systems, E-Filing & Digital Tax Administration (BPAIADAO), Tax Policy, Legislation & Rulings (BPAIADAA), Excise, VAT/Sales Tax & Indirect Tax Administration (BPAIADAH), Revenue Intelligence, Analytics & Risk Management (BPAIADAL)

Keywords

• State tax administration
• Vehicle registration services
• Driver licensing services
• Property valuation services
• Alcoholic beverage licensing

Headquarters

HQ city

Topeka

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices6 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Technology or R&D, Infrastructure, Others

Revenue model

1. Tax Collection Services: State revenue agency collecting various taxes including income tax, sales tax, and property tax. Manages tax filing, refunds, and tax clearance certificates for businesses.
2. Vehicle Services Fees: Fees collected for vehicle titling, registration, license plates, and related motor vehicle services through county treasurer offices
3. Driver Licensing Fees: Fees for driver's licenses, CDL licenses, identification cards, driving records, and license reinstatement
4. Property Valuation Services: Property valuation administration for tax assessment purposes across Kansas counties
5. Alcoholic Beverage Control Licensing: Licensing and permitting fees for alcoholic beverage manufacturers, distributors, and retailers

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels8 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

The Kansas Department of Revenue is a state government agency that administers Kansas state taxes (income, sales, and property), issues driver's licenses and identification cards including CDLs, manages vehicle titles and registrations through county treasurer offices, performs property valuation for tax assessment, and regulates alcoholic beverage licensing and enforcement. It delivers these services through a hybrid model combining physical offices across all 105 Kansas counties with digital channels including the iKan mobile app, KS Webfile, KCoVRS, and the Kansas Customer Service Center portal.

Product overview

The Kansas Department of Revenue is a government agency providing tax administration and vehicle services. Its primary digital products include the iKAN mobile application for vehicle and license renewals, the KS Webfile portal for income tax filing, and the Kansas Customer Service Center for account management. Additional online services cover commercial vehicle registration (KCoVRS), tax payment portals, property tax lookups, and the E-Lien electronic title system. The Division of Vehicles offers various license plate programs including personalized plates, educational institution plates, organizational plates, and military distinctive plates.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• iKan: Mobile application for renewing vehicle registrations, driver's licenses, paying reinstatement fees, and obtaining vital records
• Kansas Commercial Vehicle Registration System (KCoVRS)
• KS Webfile
• Kansas Customer Service Center
• Delinquent Tax Payment Portal

Products and services

• iKan Mobile Application Mobile application for Android and iOS enabling Kansas residents to renew vehicle registrations, renew driver's licenses, pay driver's license reinstatement fees, and obtain vital records.
• KS Webfile Free online application for filing Individual Income tax returns and Homestead claims for Kansas residents.
• Kansas Customer Service Center Online portal providing account registration and login for Kansas Department of Revenue customer services, including refund status checks, address changes, and service account management.
• KCoVRS — Kansas Commercial Vehicle Registration System Online system for managing Kansas Commercial Vehicle Registration for intrastate and interstate motor carriers, including IRP processing, cab cards, and license plates.
• Vehicle Property Tax Lookup Online tool allowing users to look up vehicle property tax information by address or license plate.
• TruckingKS — Permits and Renewals Online portal for trucking permits and renewals in Kansas, supporting intrastate and interstate commercial motor vehicle operators.
• Delinquent Tax Payment Portal Web portal for paying delinquent tax debt or setting up payment plans online for Kansas taxpayers.
• Tax Clearance Application Online application system for obtaining tax clearance certificates, retrieving certificates, or verifying certificate validity for businesses operating in Kansas.
• E-Lien System Electronic system for lienholders to record and release liens on vehicle titles, enabling paperless title processing.
• KanPay Service Express Online payment service for driver's license reinstatement fees and other motor vehicle-related payments.

Quantifiable outcome

• Vehicle registration must be completed within 60 days of purchase to avoid penalties
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers6 records

Segments6 records

Ideal customer profiles8 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature3 records

Partnerships

Twelve partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Kansas Attorney General's OfficecoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership to raise awareness about human trafficking along Kansas roadways. KDOR Division of Vehicles participates in Truckers Against Trafficking initiative, with all CDL holders required to complete TAT training before issuance or renewal.
• Kansas Highway PatrolcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerVehicle inspection services including VIN inspections and Motor Vehicle Examination (MVE-1). KHP operates inspection stations across Kansas for vehicles titled on out-of-state titles, salvage vehicles, and nonhighway vehicles being converted to roadworthy status.
• Nebraska Department of Motor VehiclesminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerReciprocity agreement exempting CDL requirements for farmers between Kansas and Nebraska.
• Missouri Department of RevenueminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerReciprocity agreement exempting CDL requirements for farmers between Kansas and Missouri.
• Oklahoma Department of Public SafetyminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerReciprocity agreement exempting CDL requirements for farmers between Kansas and Oklahoma.
• Transportation Security Administration (TSA)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerFederal partner administering Hazardous Materials Endorsement threat assessments for CDL drivers. TSA conducts criminal history records check, immigration check, and intelligence-related checks on HME applicants.
• National Registry of Certified Medical ExaminerscoreTechnology or IntegrationElectronic submission of medical examiner certificates for CDL drivers. Medical certificates must be submitted electronically through FMCSA National Registry to KDOR.
• Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerFederal agency requiring Drug and Alcohol Clearinghouse checks prior to CDL issuance or renewal. KDOR implements FMCSA clearinghouse requirements including return-to-duty process oversight.
• Kansas Board of Tax AppealsminorImplementation/ SI/ Consulting PartnerHandles military exemption refunds for vehicle registrations. References sent to BOTA for military exemption refund claims.
• Kansas Department of Wildlife and ParksminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerBoat registration requirements information - Kansas does not title boats/watercraft, refer to KDWP for boat registration.
• Kansas Board of Emergency Medical ServicesminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerEMS plate authorization - EMS associates obtain Distinctive Plate License Plate Certification from Kansas Board of EMS to qualify for EMS license plates.
• Kansas State Universities and CollegesminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorCollegiate license plate program with 10 Kansas educational institutions (Benedictine College, Emporia State, Fort Hays State, Friends University, GCCC, Kansas State, Pittsburg State, University of Kansas, Washburn, Wichita State). Each institution receives sponsor fees from plate sales.

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Broad incumbents

• Texas Comptroller of Public Accounts: Larger statewide revenue administration agency performing tax collection, unclaimed property, and fiscal reporting; overlaps with KDOR's tax administration mandate but at materially larger scale.
• California Franchise Tax Board: California's income and franchise tax administrator; a much larger peer in the same state revenue/tax administration category with comparable filing and assessment functions, though at higher population scale.

Direct peers

• Illinois Department of Revenue: State revenue agency administering individual income tax, sales tax, motor fuel tax, and vehicle-related fees — functionally analogous to KDOR with similar division structure (taxation, vehicles, liquor enforcement).
• Indiana Department of Revenue: State revenue department handling income tax, sales/use tax, motor vehicle licensing, and county-level property tax administration; directly comparable in mid-sized state scope to KDOR.
• Nebraska Department of Motor Vehicles: Neighboring state DMV operating analogous driver licensing, vehicle titling, and commercial vehicle registration services; KDOR maintains a farmer CDL reciprocity agreement with Nebraska DMV.
• Missouri Department of Revenue: Neighboring state revenue agency performing the same core functions — individual income tax, sales tax, vehicle titling/registration, and driver licensing — with an active reciprocity agreement with KDOR for farmer CDL exemptions, making it the most directly comparable peer.
• South Dakota Department of Revenue: Small-population state revenue agency administering sales/use tax, motor fuel tax, and vehicle services; closely comparable to KDOR in rural state-agency profile and scope.
• Iowa Department of Revenue: Midwestern state revenue agency administering individual income tax, sales/use tax, motor fuel tax, and vehicle-related functions — comparable in scale and rural state-agency profile to KDOR.
• Colorado Department of Revenue: State-level department administering income tax, sales/use tax, motor vehicle services, driver licensing, and liquor/tobacco enforcement — directly comparable scope and structure to KDOR.
• Oklahoma Tax Commission: State tax administration agency handling income tax, sales tax, motor vehicle licensing, and business tax for Oklahoma — a comparable state revenue department with overlapping functional scope to KDOR.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat3 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

Subsidiaries5 records

Funding overview

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