The fastest way to reach any Kansas state agency is the State Operator at 785-296-0111, which routes callers to the right department when you don’t know where to start. Below are the direct Kansas state agency phone numbers residents use most, from taxes and unemployment to vital records, consumer complaints, and the Highway Patrol.
State Operator and Relay Access
The State Operator line at 785-296-0111 works as a directory for the entire state government.1Kansas.gov. Help Center Most state offices run Monday through Friday during regular business hours, and mornings tend to have shorter holds.
Kansans who are deaf or hard of hearing can reach any state agency through the Kansas Relay Service by dialing 711. The relay runs 24 hours a day, every day, and works with TTY, captioned telephones, and other assistive devices.2Assistive Technology for Kansans. Kansas Relay Service
Department of Revenue: Taxes and Vehicles
For individual income tax, business tax, corporate income, withholding, or sales tax questions, call 785-368-8222. If you owe back taxes and need to arrange payment, the collections line is 785-296-6121.3Kansas Department of Revenue. Help
Vehicle titles and registration: call 785-296-3621, option 2, then option 1. That line is open Monday, Wednesday, Thursday, and Friday from 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., and Tuesday from 9 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.4Kansas Department of Revenue. Kansas Department of Revenue Division of Vehicles – Contact Titles and Registration For broader Division of Vehicles questions, including driver’s licenses and inspections, call 785-296-3601.3Kansas Department of Revenue. Help Driver’s license appointments are booked online rather than by phone, and appointments are prioritized over walk-ins at most locations.5Kansas Department of Revenue. Appointment Information
Department of Labor: Unemployment, Workers’ Comp, and Fraud
The unemployment insurance contact center is 1-800-292-6333 toll-free, or 785-575-1460 locally.6State of Kansas Department of Labor. Unemployment Insurance Division Hours are Monday through Wednesday 8 a.m. to 4 p.m., Thursday 8 a.m. to 3:15 p.m., and Friday 8 a.m. to 4 p.m.7State of Kansas Department of Labor. About Us
Workers’ compensation questions go to 785-296-4000; press option 4 for coverage and compliance.8Kansas Department of Labor. Workers Compensation Division
If someone filed a fraudulent unemployment claim under your name, the fraud hotline is 785-291-6059, and reports can also be submitted at fraudreport.ks.gov.
Secretary of State: Business Filings
Business entity registrations, amendments, Uniform Commercial Code documents, election filings, and notary commissions go through the Secretary of State’s business services division at 785-296-4564.9Kansas Secretary of State. About – Contact Us
Attorney General: Consumer Complaints and Scams
The Consumer Protection Hotline is 1-800-432-2310. Use this line to report scams, deceptive business practices, or to file a formal consumer complaint. For general Attorney General inquiries that aren’t consumer protection matters, call 785-296-2215 or 1-888-428-8436 toll-free.10Attorney General of KS. Contact Us Complaints about telemarketing calls that continue 31 days after you’ve registered on the national Do Not Call Registry can be filed with the Attorney General’s office as well.
Public Assistance, KanCare, and Child Support
The Department for Children and Families runs SNAP, TANF, and other economic aid. The benefits line is 1-888-369-4777.11Kansas Department for Children and Families. The Office of Client Services General DCF customer service is 1-833-765-2003, and TTY access is 785-296-1491.12Kansas Department for Children and Families. Economic and Employment Services Program Contacts
KanCare, the state Medicaid program, is at 800-792-4884 for enrollment, address changes, and benefit questions. TTY users can call 1-800-792-4292.13KanCare. Contact Us
Child support services has a dedicated call center at 1-888-757-2445, open Monday through Friday from 7 a.m. to 6 p.m.14Kansas Department for Children and Families. Program Contacts
Vital Records
Birth certificates, death certificates, and other vital records are handled by the Office of Vital Statistics at the Kansas Department of Health and Environment. For general questions, call 785-296-1400.15Kansas Department of Health and Environment. Office of Vital Statistics To order certified copies by phone with a credit card, call 877-305-8315, available 24 hours a day.16Kansas Department of Health and Environment. Birth Certificate
Insurance and Banking Complaints
For disputes with a health, auto, or homeowner’s insurance company, the Kansas Department of Insurance consumer assistance line is 800-432-2484 or 785-296-3071.17Kansas Department of Insurance. File an Insurance Complaint
Complaints about state-chartered banks, mortgage companies, or money transmitters go to the Kansas Office of the State Bank Commissioner at 785-380-3939.18Kansas Office of the State Bank Commissioner. Kansas Office of the State Bank Commissioner
Kansas Highway Patrol
The Highway Patrol’s non-emergency line is 785-296-6800.19Kansas Highway Patrol. Kansas Highway Patrol To report a road hazard or erratic driver on a state highway, dial *47 from your cell phone. On the Kansas Turnpike, dial *KTA. For emergencies, always call 911.