According to Janice Young, Leavenworth County treasurer, all vehicle owners must provide proof that they have insurance when they renew their registration or when they apply for a new vehicle registration.

The change a new law passed by the 1999 Kansas Legislature will mean that vehicle owners must provide to the treasurer’s office one of the following:

A current insurance card issued by an insurance company.

A certificate of self-insurance issued by the commission.

A binder or certificate of insurance.

A motor carrier identification number issued by the state corporation commission.

Proof of insurance for vehicles covered under a fleet policy.

A dealership contract or a copy of a motor vehicle liability insurance policy issued to a school district or a public school for vehicles used as part of a driver’s education program.

In the past, motorists simply could write a policy number on their form when renewing by mail. The new law requires that all mail-in renewals must also contain one of the forms listed or a photocopy of the form.

The goal of the new law is to reduce the number of uninsured motorists on Kansas highways.

For additional information, call the treasurer’s office: (913) 684-0432.