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Get Connected	Enroll in School
Get a Kansas Driver's License	Find a Church
Register Your Vehicle	Find Your Way Around Town
Register to Vote

Get Connected

The following companies provide utilities, cable television and other services to Liberal residents.
Click here for information on utilities.

	Auto Tags:County Treasurer's Office	(620) 626-3215
	Cable Television:Windjammer Cable 119 East Third Street	(620) 624-6469 1-866-363-4191
	County Clerk's Office	(620) 626-3201
	Internet: Hubris Communications Southwest Kansas Online	(620) 626-0805 (620) 624-6868
	Telephone: SBC/AT&T Business SBC/AT&T Residential	1-800-499-7928 1-800-464-7928
	Utilities: Black Hills Corporation (Gas Service) Southern Pioneer Electric 1490 General Welch Boulevard	1-888-890-5554 (620) 624-7433 1-800-670-4381
	Vehicle Inspector's Office	(620) 626-0576
	Water and Trash: Seward County Landfill Liberal Water Dept. /Trash Service	(620) 626-3266 (620) 626-2230
	Welcome Lady Naomi Rine	(620) 624-4559
	Post Office 25 East Fifth Street	(620) 624-4031

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Get a Kansas Driver's License

If you are a Kansas resident who operates a motor vehicle or motorcycle on public streets and highways in Kansas, you must have a valid Kansas Driver's License. Driver's licenses, instructional permits and Kansas identification cards can be obtained at the Kansas Division of Motor Vehicles Driver's License Exam Station:

SRS Building (enter through northeast door)
615 N Kansas Suite B
Liberal, KS 67901
620-626-8727

Open Tuesday through Friday, 7:00 AM to 4:30 PM

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Register Your Vehicle

If your car or truck is already registered in Kansas, all you must do is register your change of address with the County Treasurer's office. Any Kansas license tag is valid anywhere in Kansas, so all the state needs to know is where to send your reminder when the time comes to renew your tag. Remember, you must show valid proof of insurance to obtain a tag in Kansas.

If your car has never been registered in Kansas before, there are a couple things you must do before you get your tag.

First, the car must pass a Motor Vehicle Examination. The inspection is to verify information of the owner and vehicle. Inspections are performed at the Liberal Police Department, Animal Control Division.

Appointments can be made through the Liberal Animal Shelter from Tuesday through Saturday from 10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. by calling (620) 626-0576. The Shelter is located at 1985 North Country Estates Road, on North Highway 83 Bypass next to Wilkens Manufacturing.

For your vehicle to be inspected, you will need to bring the following with you:

The original out-of-State title for the vehicle;
A valid driver's license; and
Ten dollars cash ($10.00).

After the car is inspected, it must be appraised by the County Appraiser's office, also located in the County Courthouse at 415 N. Washington. The purpose of the appraisal is to determine the amount of personal property tax you must pay on the automobile. In Kansas, you are required to pay taxes and tag fees at the same time.

While you are in the Courthouse, it would be a good idea to pick up a mileage affidavit from the County Treasurer's office. This short form must be filled out and notarized before a tag can be issued. It simply states the odometer reading on the car.

You must also have the title to your car before a tag can be issued. If the title is in the possession of an out-of-state lienholder, contact the County Treasurer's office, and they will write for a copy.

Once you have title and mileage affidavit and the car has been inspected and appraised, all you have left to do is pay your personal property taxes and tag fees.

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Register to Vote

In addition to national and state elections that occur once every four years, voters in Liberal and Seward County often go to the polls for local elections and single-issue ballots, such as votes on sales tax increases.

To register to vote, stop by Seward County Clerk Stacia Long's office at 415 N. Washington in the Seward County Courthouse. Or you may register to vote at the Kansas Driver's License examination station, the public library, and at social services agencies.

To register to vote, you are not required to present identification, but the form itself is a legally binding document.

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Enroll in School

The following is a list of the educational institutions in Liberal, Kansas. For more information on how to enroll, visit their respective web sites.

USD 480
401 N. Kansas
P.O. Box 949
Liberal, Kansas 67905-0949
Phone: (620) 604-1010
Fax: (620) 604-1011
Seward County Community College & Area Technical School
1801 N. Kansas
PO Box 1137
Liberal, KS 67905-1137
Phone: (620) 624-1951 in Liberal
1-800-373-9951
Family Resource Center
840 North Washington
Liberal, KS 67901
Phone: (620) 629-4040
Head Start
Grace Lutheran Church
Sylvia Via
1200 W 11th
Liberal, KS 67901
Phone: (620) 624-9220

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Find a Church

Find out about the local religious congregations in Liberal, Kansas. Visit our church directory to find a church for you.

Find Your Way Around Town

Go to our maps page to become familiar with the City of Liberal and Seward County.

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Public Services

Fire Department

The Liberal Fire Department was established on June 5th 1906, and incorporated Liberal's first fire chief and thirteen volunteer firefighters. Liberal's first fire department apparatus was a newly bought American LaFrance fire truck, this apparatus was purchased at a price of $3000.

Municipal Court

The Municipal Court, presided over by the Municipal Judge serving on a full-time basis, hears misdemeanor criminal and traffic cases occurring within city limits. Types of cases include domestic violence, theft, disorderly conduct, DUI, animal control and city code violations. Court policies and procedures follow the Kansas Code of Municipal Courts K.S.A. 12-4101, et seq., The Municipal Court Supervisor oversees 6 full-time municipal court employees. The Municipal Court is located at 325 N. Washington, Liberal, Kansas.

Police Department

With an authorized strength of 42 sworn officers and 15 non-sworn personnel, we are committed to working with our community to keep all of our citizens safe and secure. Our principles of Professionalism, Accountability, Commitment, and Teamwork are more than just words; they are exercised in the daily work ethic of our employees. Our employees are well-trained, well-equipped, and eager to serve our diverse community. Our primary goals are to reduce crime and the fear of crime in Liberal.

Recycling

Liberal Recycling Program

In order to help contribute to a better environment, the City of Liberal is involved in a recycling program. Containers are located at the Recycle Center, 1931 Airpark Avenue, which is adjacent to the Mid-America Air Museum in the Airport Industrial Park. The containers are clearly marked to assist you in depositing your items.

Solid Waste

PICKUP SCHEDULES:
1. Polycarts curbside pickup two (2) times a week. Have out by curb by 7:00 AM.
2. Residential 3-yard dumpster pickup is one (1) time a week.
3. Commercial 3-yard dumpster pickup from one (1) to six (6) times a week.
4. All trash needs to be bagged and tied except for larger boxes.
5. Please call (620) 626-0136 for exact scheduled pickup day.

Water / Sewer

Located at City Hall, 324 North Kansas Avenue (620) 626-2230

In order to start service, please bring two (2) forms of identification, one of which must be a picture I.D. Examples are: Valid driver's license, social security card, student ID, Kansas ID or work ID. All services are billed monthly on one invoice.