City guide · Olathe, Kansas · All details last checked Oct 29, 2026

Olathe, Kansas document errands: printing, fax, notary, passports and certified copies (2026)

Where to print, fax, notarize, apply for a passport and get certified copies in Olathe, Kansas, using only official and provider pages. Each fact links to its source. Some facts are statewide or national rather than local. We label those. Olathe is the Johnson County seat, so the county district court and Register of Deeds are both in the city.

Not affiliated, not legal advice. Errand Desk isn't affiliated with the City of Olathe, the Olathe Public Library, Johnson County Library, Johnson County, the Johnson County Register of Deeds, the Johnson County District Court (10th Judicial District), the Kansas Judicial Branch, the Kansas Department of Health and Environment, the Kansas Secretary of State, USPS, The UPS Store, INTRUST Bank, the U.S. Department of State or any business named here. This page is general information. Hours and fees change, so call or check the source before you go.

Which offices serve Olathe: the Johnson County Register of Deeds is in the County Administration Building, 111 S. Cherry St., Olathe ^[12]. Marriage licenses come from the Johnson County District Court, 150 W. Santa Fe St., Olathe, not a county clerk ^[6]. Birth, death and marriage certificates come from the state KDHE Office of Vital Statistics in Topeka ^[7][10]. Olathe has its own library system, the Olathe Public Library, separate from Johnson County Library ^[1].

Short version: the State Department's locator lists two Olathe post offices for passports ^[4]. A marriage license is $85.50 and must be applied for online ^[6]. Register of Deeds copies are $0.25 a page and $13.00 to certify ^[13]. Kansas certified birth, death and marriage copies are $20 each (statewide) ^[9].

Printing, copying, scanning and fax

Olathe Public Library

Where and when: Downtown Library, 260 E. Santa Fe, Olathe, KS 66061, and Indian Creek Library, 16100 W. 135th St., Olathe, KS 66062. Both list (913) 971-6850. The library lists hours of Mon–Thu 9 a.m.–8:30 p.m., Fri 9 a.m.–6 p.m., Sat 10 a.m.–5 p.m. and Sun 1–5 p.m. ^[21].
Printing: 15 cents a page in black and white and 50 cents in color, with a $50 printing maximum (333 black-and-white or 100 color prints) ^[20].
Copies: 15 cents per side in black and white and 50 cents in color ^[20].
Scanning: free, on ScanEZ equipment, up to around 100 MB or 50 pages ^[20].
Fax: we didn't find fax service on the library's printing and copying page ^[20].

The UPS Store

The UPS Store #5238, 119 N Parker St, Olathe, KS 66061, (913) 829-8686, lists faxing, shredding and notary services. Its page lists hours of Mon–Fri 8 a.m.–6:30 p.m., Sat 9 a.m.–3 p.m. and Sun 10 a.m.–3 p.m. ^[2]. We didn't find prices on its page. The company lists two other Olathe stores ^[2].

See printing prices and fax prices.

Notary in Olathe

Library (free): the Olathe Public Library offers notary service at both libraries, Downtown (260 E. Santa Fe St.) and Indian Creek (16100 W. 135th Street), by appointment only, and there's no cost. Allow up to 48 hours for a notary to reply with an appointment time. Library notaries can't notarize wills, trusts, powers of attorney, or passport or visa-related documents, or copies of birth, death or marriage certificates ^[22]. We didn't find set notary hours.
The UPS Store: the 119 N Parker St store lists notary service ^[2]. We didn't find its notary hours or price.
Fees (statewide): the Kansas Secretary of State says "State law does not prohibit a notary from charging a fee for a notarial act." We didn't find a dollar limit in its notary page or handbook. Under K.A.R. 7-43-16 a fee must be disclosed to you and agreed to before the notarization, you must be told that the fee is permitted but not required by state law, and it must be collected at the time and recorded in the notary's journal ^[15][16]. Other states we cover set dollar caps instead: Nebraska's $5 acknowledgment cap, Utah's $10 per signature, Wyoming's $10 per notarial act and Colorado's $15 per document. Ask the price before you start.
Spouses (statewide): a Kansas notary may not notarize a record in which the notary or the notary's spouse is a party or has a direct financial or beneficial interest ^[15][16]. We didn't find a broader Kansas rule on other relatives on the pages we checked.
ID and journal (statewide): a notary may accept a driver's license, passport or other government ID that expired not more than three years before the notarization, and since January 1, 2022 Kansas notaries must keep a journal ^[15].
Banks (national policy): Bank of America says notary service is available "at no cost to our customers" and "in many of our financial centers." Schedule an appointment. All signers must be present ^[17]. We didn't check which Olathe branches offer it. For other banks, see free notary options.

Passports in Olathe

The U.S. Department of State's Passport Acceptance Facility Locator data lists two Olathe facilities ^[4]:

Facility	Address and phone	Passport hours (locator)	Photos
Olathe Main Post Office	110 N Chestnut St, Olathe, KS 66061. 913-782-3765	Mon–Fri 10 a.m.–3 p.m. and Sat 10 a.m.–noon	Listed as on site on weekdays, not on Saturdays
Olathe East Station (post office)	15050 W 138th St, Olathe, KS 66062. 913-355-2702	Mon–Fri 9 a.m.–3 p.m., with a break listed from 1 to 2 p.m.	Listed as on site

Appointments: the locator says to schedule a passport appointment or view more acceptance times at usps.com/scheduler ^[4].
Post office fees (national): a $35.00 acceptance fee and a $15.00 photo fee "if needed" ^[5].
County office: we didn't find a Johnson County government passport office in the locator data ^[4].

See also the passport checklist and passport photo prices.

Birth, death, marriage, court and recorded-document copies

Birth, death and marriage certificates: KDHE Office of Vital Statistics

No local counter found: the district court says certified marriage certificates after May 1, 1913 are available only from the Office of Vital Statistics in Topeka, and its records office refers birth, marriage and death certificate requests to Kansas Vital Statistics at 785-296-1400 ^[7][10]. We didn't find an Olathe or Johnson County office that issues them.
Fees (statewide): under K.A.R. 28-17-6, as amended July 1, 2022, certified copies of birth, death, stillbirth, marriage and divorce certificates are $20.00 for the first copy and $20.00 for each additional copy of the same record ordered at the same time ^[9].
Who can order a marriage certificate: a person named on it, parents or immediate family named on it, a legal representative, or someone who can show a direct interest in writing ^[7].
Ordering (statewide): KDHE's Office of Vital Statistics is at 1000 SW Jackson, Suite 120, Topeka, 785-296-1400. Walk-in service is 9 a.m.–4 p.m. and phone service 8 a.m.–5 p.m., Mon–Fri except holidays. Copies are $20 each in person or by mail (check or money order, 7 to 10 business days). Online through VitalChek, or by phone at 877-305-8315, they're $20 each plus a $15 expedited service fee; KDHE says online orders go out within 3 to 5 business days after it receives them. The IKAN mobile app charges $20 plus a $5 processing fee, one copy per order. We didn't find VitalChek's shipping prices on KDHE's pages ^[24]. Walk-in details are in our Topeka guide.

Marriage licenses: Johnson County District Court

Online only: the court says it isn't accepting in-person marriage applications; you must apply through the online portal. Self-Help Center computers at the courthouse can be used to apply and pay ^[6].
Fee: $85.50, plus $2.14 for a credit or debit card or $1.25 for an electronic check. The Clerk's Office can't take the payment, all fees are non-refundable, and the license only applies to weddings held in Kansas ^[6].
Good for (statewide): six months from the date the clerk issues it ^[8].
Certified copy timing: the county court says to wait about 2 days after you return the completed license before requesting a copy ^[7]. The statewide Kansas Self-Help page says to wait at least two weeks after the ceremony ^[8].
Court contact: Johnson County District Court, 150 W. Santa Fe St., Olathe, KS 66061. Court hours Mon–Fri 8 a.m.–5 p.m.; Clerk's Office 8 a.m.–noon and 1–4:30 p.m.; (913) 715-3300 ^[6].

Court records: Johnson County District Court Records Management

Contact: 150 W Santa Fe, Suite 1100, Olathe, KS 66061, (913) 715-3480. Mon–Fri 8 a.m.–noon and 1–4:30 p.m.; no in-person requests after 4:15 p.m. Online requests are also available ^[10].
Fees: the court says to call for a price quote before submitting a request. Searches on cases before 1980 require a $12.00 prepayment, no personal checks ^[10][11]. We didn't find a per-page copy or certification price.

Recorded documents: Johnson County Register of Deeds

Fees: recording a deed, mortgage or other instrument is $21.00 for the first page and $17.00 for each additional page. Copies are $0.25 per document page and certification of a copy is $13.00. The county says fees are set by K.S.A. 28-115 and include Heritage Trust Fund and technology fees ^[13].
Paying: cash, Visa, MasterCard or Discover (2.25% processor fee), check, money order or cashier's check, payable to Johnson County Register of Deeds ^[13].
Where: County Administration Building, 111 S. Cherry St., Suite 1200, Olathe, KS 66061, (913) 715-0775 ^[12][13][14].
Searching: the office has a free public computer terminal; printed copies are $0.25 a page. Email RegisterofDeeds@jocogov.org for an appointment to use it. Office hours are Mon–Fri 8 a.m.–5 p.m. ^[14].

More on certified copies: how to get a certified copy.

Money orders

USPS money order fees are national: $2.65 for $0.01 to $500.00, and $3.75 for $500.01 to $1,000.00. Pay with cash or a debit card, not a credit card. The limit is $1,000 per domestic money order ^[18]. The Register of Deeds accepts money orders ^[13]. Other sellers: money order guide.

Shredding

Bank event: INTRUST Bank's 2026 free shred list included Olathe, 18225 W 106th, on October 17, 9 a.m.–noon, with a limit of 2 boxes per customer ^[19]. That date has passed, and it was the last Olathe date on the list.
City events: we didn't find a shredding event on the City of Olathe's trash and recycling, calendar or special events pages. Its Community Recycling Center, 1100 Hedge Lane, 913-971-5178, open Mon–Sat 8 a.m.–4 p.m., doesn't list shredding ^[23].
The UPS Store: the 119 N Parker St store offers shredding through Iron Mountain, charged per pound ^[3]. We didn't find its price.

For paid per-pound shredding, see where to shred documents.

Questions

Where do I get a marriage license in Olathe?

From the Johnson County District Court, online only. The license is $85.50 ^[6].

Where can I apply for a passport in Olathe?

The State Department's locator lists the Olathe Main Post Office and Olathe East Station ^[4].

Is there a free notary in Olathe?

The Olathe Public Library offers free notary service at both libraries by appointment only ^[22].

How much is a copy of my deed?

The Johnson County Register of Deeds charges $0.25 per page and $13.00 to certify a copy ^[13].

How much can a Kansas notary charge?

We didn't find a dollar cap in the Secretary of State's guidance. A notary who charges must tell you first, get your agreement and record the fee in the journal ^[16].

Sources

All sources last checked Oct 29, 2026, except the locator data file.

Johnson County Library, "Does the Library offer notary service?": answers.jocolibrary.org/faq/209546 (last checked Oct 29, 2026)
The UPS Store #5238, 119 N Parker St, Olathe, KS: locations.theupsstore.com/ks/olathe/119-n-parker-st, and the company's Olathe list: locations.theupsstore.com/ks/olathe (last checked Oct 29, 2026)
The UPS Store, 119 N Parker St, Olathe, "Shredding": locations.theupsstore.com/ks/olathe/119-n-parker-st/shredding (last checked Oct 29, 2026)
U.S. Department of State, Passport Acceptance Facility Locator (locator data file, downloaded Oct 28, 2026, filtered to Kansas): passportfacilitylocator.travel.state.gov (last checked Oct 28, 2026)
USPS, "Passports": usps.com/international/passports.htm (last checked Oct 29, 2026)
Johnson County District Court, "Marriage License Application": courts.jocogov.org/dc_ML_Req_App.aspx (last checked Oct 29, 2026)
Johnson County District Court, "Copies of Marriage License": courts.jocogov.org/dc_ML_Ceremony_Copies.aspx (last checked Oct 29, 2026)
Kansas Judicial Branch, Kansas Self-Help, "Marriage License": self-help.kscourts.gov/Home/MarriageLicense (last checked Oct 29, 2026)
Kansas Register, Vol. 41, No. 24 (June 16, 2022), KDHE permanent regulation K.A.R. 28-17-6, "Fees for copies, abstracts, and searches" (amended July 1, 2022): sos.ks.gov/publications/register/Volume-41/Issues/Issue-24/06-16-22-50239.html (last checked Oct 29, 2026)
Johnson County District Court, "Records Request": courts.jocogov.org/dc_recReq.aspx (last checked Oct 29, 2026)
Johnson County District Court, "Access to Records": courts.jocogov.org/dc_accessrecs.aspx (last checked Oct 29, 2026)
Johnson County, "Register of Deeds": jocogov.org/department/treasury-taxation-and-vehicles/register-deeds (last checked Oct 29, 2026)
Johnson County Register of Deeds, "Recording Fees": jocogov.org/department/treasury-taxation-and-vehicles/register-deeds/recording-fees (last checked Oct 29, 2026)
Johnson County Register of Deeds, "Frequently Asked Questions": jocogov.org/department/treasury-taxation-and-vehicles/register-deeds/frequently-asked-questions (last checked Oct 29, 2026)
Kansas Secretary of State, "Notary": sos.ks.gov/general-services/notary.html (last checked Oct 29, 2026)
Kansas Secretary of State, "Kansas Notary Handbook" (updated July 20, 2022): sos.ks.gov/general-services/notary_public/NotaryHandbook.pdf (last checked Oct 29, 2026)
Bank of America, "Notary Services": bankofamerica.com/signature-services/notary (last checked Oct 29, 2026)
USPS, "Money Orders": usps.com/shop/money-orders.htm (last checked Oct 29, 2026)
INTRUST Bank, "2026 Free Shred Events at INTRUST Bank": intrustbank.com/article/free-shred-events-at-intrust-bank-2026 (last checked Oct 29, 2026)
Olathe Public Library, "Printing and Copying": olathelibrary.org/services/computers-printing/printing-and-coping (last checked Oct 29, 2026)
Olathe Public Library, "Hours & Locations": olathelibrary.org/about-us/hours-locations (last checked Oct 29, 2026)
Olathe Public Library, "Notary Service": olathelibrary.org/services/notary-service (last checked Oct 29, 2026)
City of Olathe, "Trash, Recycling & Yard Waste" and its Recycling, Community Recycling Center and Household Hazardous Waste pages, calendar and special events pages: olatheks.gov/government/utilities/trash-recycling-yard-waste, olatheks.gov/residents/calendar, olatheks.gov/visitors/special-events (last checked Oct 29, 2026)
Kansas Department of Health and Environment, "Office of Vital Statistics": kdhe.ks.gov/1165/Office-of-Vital-Statistics, and its "Birth Certificate" page: kdhe.ks.gov/1186/Birth-Certificate (last checked Oct 29, 2026)

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