Kansas Car Dealer Forms
These are the forms a licensed dealer needs to buy, sell, and title vehicles in Kansas. From the Kansas title and registration application to the bill of sale, odometer disclosure, title reassignment, and temporary tag paperwork — each links to the official source where available. Download the current version straight from the Kansas Department of Revenue (KDOR), Division of Vehicles — Dealer Licensing Bureau or the federal agency, never a copy that's gone stale.
Kansas state forms
| Form | What it's for | When |
|---|---|---|
| Original Application for Vehicle Dealer License (Form D-17A) ↗ | Primary dealer-license application, verified by the county treasurer. | Every deal |
| Vehicle Dealer Bond (Form D-20) ↗ | Files the $50,000 surety bond with KDOR. | Every deal |
| Title and Registration Application (Form TR-212a) ↗ | Titles and registers each vehicle; captures odometer and motor-vehicle sales tax at registration. | Every deal |
| Power of Attorney (Form TR-41) ↗ | Authorizes a dealer/agent to sign title and registration documents. | As needed |
| Temporary Permit Instructions / Order Form (TR-205 / TR-205b) ↗ | Sets up the dealer's 60-day print-on-demand temporary permits. | As needed |
| Motor-Vehicle Sales Tax (collected on TR-212a at titling) | Kansas motor-vehicle sales/use tax is generally collected by the county treasurer at titling rather than on a separate per-sale form. | As needed |
Federal forms (every state)
| Form | What it's for | When |
|---|---|---|
| Odometer Disclosure Statement (Form TR-59) ↗ | Federally required mileage disclosure at transfer when the title lacks space. | Every deal |
| Buyers Guide (FTC) ↗ | As-is vs. warranty window sticker required on every used vehicle offered for sale. | Every deal |
| IRS Form 8300 ↗ | Report cash payments over $10,000 in a single transaction. | As needed |
Kansas dealer forms FAQ
What forms do car dealers need in Kansas?+
Kansas dealers use Original Application for Vehicle Dealer License (Form D-17A), Vehicle Dealer Bond (Form D-20), Title and Registration Application (Form TR-212a), Power of Attorney (Form TR-41) and more, plus federal forms every dealer needs like the FTC Buyers Guide and the odometer disclosure. Each is listed below with its purpose and official link.
Where do I get official Kansas dealer forms?+
Download current forms directly from the Kansas Department of Revenue (KDOR), Division of Vehicles — Dealer Licensing Bureau. Third-party copies go out of date — always pull the latest version from the official source linked on this page.
Do I need an FTC Buyers Guide on every used car in Kansas?+
Yes. The federal Used Car Rule requires an as-is/warranty Buyers Guide displayed on every used vehicle offered for sale, in Kansas and every other state.
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