Sedgwick County Considers Tag Office Consolidation Amid Budget Constraints
(Sedgwick County, Kan.) – The Sedgwick County Board of County Commissioners (BoCC) will consider a proposal to consolidate Tag Office resources at their meeting on Wednesday, Oct. 1, 2025. The item was first presented during today’s Agenda Review meeting. Sedgwick County Treasurer Brandi Baily will hold a press conference to discuss this proposal today, Friday, Sept. 26, 2025, at 12 p.m., in the 6th Floor Conference Room of the Ruffin Building, located at 100 N. Broadway.
Sedgwick County Treasurer Brandi Baily said the proposal comes at a time of limited resources and inadequate state funding for local tag offices. “By consolidating the Kellogg Tag Office to the Douglas location, I will be able to save the County $360,000 a year,” Baily said. “This is not an easy decision, but our hands are tied due to the lack of operational funding from the State of Kansas not covering our expenses.”
If approved, the Kellogg Tag Office's last full day of operation will be on Thursday, Oct. 9, 2025. All services will transfer to the Douglas Tag Office, located at 2525 W. Douglas Ave. On Monday, Oct. 13, County offices will already be closed for Inservice Day, and the Douglas location will reopen with full staffing on Tuesday, Oct. 14. The transition will allow for expanded appointment availability and efficiencies. “Including online activity, Sedgwick County Tag Offices are processing up to 3,100 transactions a day, with about 650 completed in person,” Baily said. “Consolidating operations will help us better manage this demand.”
Alternative Tag Service Locations
In addition to the Douglas Tag Office, Sedgwick County residents can complete their tag business at satellite locations:
- Kansas Driver Licensing in Derby – 620 N. Rock Rd., Ste. 300, Derby, KS 67037
- Wichita West Kansas Driver Licensing – 610 S. Tyler Rd., Wichita, KS 67209
- Park City City Hall – 1941 E. 61st Street N., Park City, KS 67219
Three new satellite locations are also scheduled to open in September and October throughout Sedgwick County. These partnerships come at no cost to the County. “Since I took office, opening satellite locations has been a priority,” said Baily. “Community partners see the value in supporting citizens where they are, and I’m proud that we’re working together to make services more accessible.”
Growing Demand and System Challenges
Sedgwick County Tag Offices are experiencing unprecedented demand this year, driven by:
- A five-year personalized plate renewal cycle requiring in-person visits
- Expanded personalization options for all plate types
- Strong demand for blackout plates
- Increased vehicle sales, potentially tied to tariff concerns
Additionally, frequent system downtimes in the state continue to disrupt service throughout the month. Outages can last anywhere from minutes to three hours at a time, and offices often receive delayed notification from the state. “We fully understand the frustration this causes for our constituents. I share in that frustration,” said Baily. “Our staff has shown great resilience under this pressure, staying focused on efficiency and accuracy to make sure citizens are served correctly the first time.”
How to Complete Tag Business
Sedgwick County residents can complete their transactions in person, online, by mail, or by using the drop box at the Douglas Tag Office. A full list of required documents is available online at https://www.sedgwickcounty.org/tag-office/.
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