TAX COLLECTION:
Tax statements are mailed in early November of each year.  Taxpayers have the option of paying the full or first half amount by December 20th; the last half is due by May 10th of the following year.  Second half tax notices will be mailed around April 1st. For inquiries on tax payments contact the Osage County Treasurer at 785.828.4923.

REAL ESTATE TAX:
If a first half or full tax is unpaid as of December 21st, interest becomes due and payable.  After May 10th, the full amount plus interest is due.

PERSONAL PROPERTY TAX:
After December 20th the full amount of personal property taxes is due plus interest.  Full unpaid personal property taxes are sent to the Sheriff for collection in March.  If the first half of taxes are paid in December, the second half is due on May 10th.  The second half of unpaid personal property taxes are sent to the Sheriff for collection in August.

DELINQUENT TAX:
Delinquent real estate taxes that are not paid within three years are referred to the Osage County Counselor for foreclosure action, thus putting the property in jeopardy of being sold at a public auction.  Details of Tax Foreclosure Sales may be obtained by requesting information from the Osage County Treasurer’s Office.

PUBLICATION OF DELINQUENT REAL ESTATE TAX:
Prior to the current year's delinquent taxes being put in the delinquent records of the Osage County Treasurer, they are published in the official county newspaper (designated by the Board of County Commissioners) for three consecutive weeks in August in accordance with the provisions of K.S.A. 79-2301 to 79-2323a.

PUBLICATION OF DELINQUENT PERSONAL PROPERTY TAX:
Personal Property taxes that are unpaid on October 1 of the current tax year are published in compliance with K.S.A. 19-547 for three consecutive weeks in October in the official county newspaper (designated by the Board of County Commissioners).

TAX ROLL CORRECTIONS:
All tax bill corrections are issued by the Osage County Appraiser.  The County Clerk’s office receives this information and issues a corrected real estate or personal property tax statement.  Reductions will be reflected on the second half payment if taxes are not paid in full.  Fully paid taxes with a reduction will create an overage resulting in a refund.

PROTESTING TAXES:
A tax may be protested if you have not met with the County Appraiser in regard to the valuation of your property for the current tax year.  Protest forms are available from the County Treasurer’s office or on the AccessKansas website.

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Here are some guidelines on preparing documents for filing in the Osage County Register of Deeds Office.  AND guidelines to get a passport.

• • Prepare documents legibly and according to the statutory requirements of the State of Kansas.•
• • We can only record original instruments do not send copies.
• • Include the correct fee and applicable taxes.
• • Make sure the documents are properly signed, acknowledged, and notarized.
• • If the document includes a legal description make sure it is complete and compatible with all initial recordings.
• • Identify all schedules and exhibits clearly.
• • Properly title, date, and execute the document.
• • Include the name and address of the preparer and a return address.
• • Deeds must be accompanied by a Real Estate Questionnaire or show a K.S.A. Exemption number on the face of the deed.
• • A Mortgage Registration Fee Affidavit is required to claim an exemption.

WHAT IS NEEDED FOR A PASSPORT?

1. APPLICANT MUST APPEAR IN PERSON
2. PROOF OF CITIZENSHIP (original-certified copy of you birth certificate OR citiznship
3. PROOF OF IDENTITY (driver's license-if no driver's license available, must provide photo ID)
4. ONE PASSPORT PICTURE
5. FEES (2 checks are required): 

• • Age 16-up: $110-US Dept. of State AND $25-Register of Deeds
• • Age 15-down: $80-US Dept. of State AND $25-Register of Deeds

Passports for the 16+ age group are valid for 10 years from the issue date.

Passports for the 15-below age group will be valid for 5 years from the date of issue.

For children 15 and younger, the child must be present AND both parents must sign the application.  If one of the parents is unable to appear, an affidavit may be presented from the absent parent.

Please allow 6 weeks to receive your passport in the mail after executing the application.  If a passport is  needed sooner than 6 weeks, applications may be expedited for an additional cost each.

All the needed forms may be obtained in our office at the time of application, or they are available on-line at www.travel.state.gov.  If you have any questions concerning passport applications, please contact this office.

Our passport hours is 8:30 AM - 3:30 PM Monday - Friday, you may just walk in but it would be helpful if you called first since there is only two of us in the office that handle passports.

NOTICE:  OSAGE COUNTY IS NOW DOING E-RECORDING!!  FOR MORE INFORMATION OR TO GET STARTED, CONTACT SIMPLIFILE:  (800) 460-5657 www.simplifile.com.  All you need is a PC, scanner, and high-speed Internet access.