Wichita, 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 Wichita, Kansas, the Sedgwick County seat, using only official and provider pages. Each fact links to its source. Some facts are statewide or national rather than local. We label those. Kansas rules differ from Colorado's, Wyoming's, Utah's and Nebraska's in several places, and we point those out.
Not affiliated, not legal advice. Errand Desk isn't affiliated with the City of Wichita, Wichita Public Library, Sedgwick County, the Sedgwick County Register of Deeds, the 18th Judicial District Court, the Kansas Judicial Branch, the Kansas Department of Health and Environment, the Kansas Secretary of State, Wichita State University, 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 Wichita: this page is about Wichita, Kansas, which is in Sedgwick County. Its library system is Wichita Public Library, whose central library is the Advanced Learning Library at 711 W. 2nd [3]. The Sedgwick County Register of Deeds records property documents and also runs a passport center by appointment in the Ruffin Building, 100 N. Broadway [5][7]. In Kansas, marriage licenses come from the district court, not a county clerk: here that's the 18th Judicial District's Records Department at the Sedgwick County Courthouse, 525 N Main [9]. Birth, death and marriage certificates come from the state KDHE Office of Vital Statistics in Topeka [9][11].
Short version: Wichita Public Library sends local and long-distance faxes for free and prints for 10¢ a page in black and white [1]. The Register of Deeds takes passport applications by appointment only and charges a $35 execution fee and $15 for photos [5]. A marriage license from the district court is $85.50 with a 3-day waiting period [9]. Kansas certified birth, death and marriage copies are $20 each (statewide) [11]. We didn't find a Kansas notary fee cap; a notary who charges must disclose the fee and get your agreement first (statewide) [12][13].
Printing, copying, scanning and fax
Wichita Public Library
- Where and when: all Wichita Public Library locations offer photocopying, faxing and printing [1]. The Advanced Learning Library, 711 W. 2nd, Wichita, KS 67203, (316) 261-8500, is open Mon–Thu 10 a.m.–8 p.m., Fri–Sat 10 a.m.–6 p.m. and Sun 1–5 p.m., and lists faxing among its amenities. Branches include Alford (3447 S. Meridian, 316-350-3261), Angelou N.E. (3051 E. 21st, 316-688-9580), Evergreen (2601 N. Arkansas, 316-303-8181), Rockwell (5939 E. 9th, 316-688-9361), Walters (4195 E. Harry, 316-337-9125) and Westlink (8515 Bekemeyer, 316-337-9456) [3].
- Fax: free. The library says "We offer local and long distance faxing at no cost." It can't fax internationally and doesn't accept incoming faxes [1].
- Printing: 10¢ a page, black and white only, from public computers or by mobile printing (the Princh app, a web browser or email). Print jobs are stored for 24 hours [1].
- Copying: black-and-white copies are 10¢ a page single-sided and 20¢ double-sided; color copies are 20¢ single-sided and 40¢ double-sided [1].
- Paying: photocopiers take cash only. Printing stations take cash or Visa/MasterCard. Staff don't keep change on hand or have card terminals at service desks [2].
- Scanning and notary: we didn't find scanning prices or a library notary on the pages we checked [1].
The UPS Store
The UPS Store #7466 at 810 W Douglas Ave, Ste C (ZIP 67203), (316) 272-5918, lists printing, faxing and scanning, shredding and notary services. Its page lists hours of Mon–Fri 8:30 a.m.–7 p.m., Sat 9 a.m.–5 p.m. and Sun 10 a.m.–3 p.m. [17]. We didn't find prices on its page. The UPS Store has other Wichita locations; this is the one closest to downtown we checked.
See printing prices and fax prices.
Notary in Wichita
- Wichita State University Passport Acceptance Center: the State Department's locator data notes "PHOTOCOPY AND NOTARY SERVICES AVAILABLE" for this campus post office [4]. We didn't find whether that covers documents other than passport applications, or a price.
- The UPS Store: the 810 W Douglas Ave store lists notary hours as "Available 7 Days" [17]. We didn't find its 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 [12][13]. 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 [12][13]. 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 [12].
- 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 [14]. We didn't check which Wichita branches offer it. For other banks, see free notary options.
Passports in Wichita
The U.S. Department of State's Passport Acceptance Facility Locator data lists three Wichita facilities [4]:
| Facility | Address and phone | Passport hours (locator) | Photos |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sedgwick County Register of Deeds | 100 N Broadway, Suite 105, Wichita, KS 67202. 316-660-9400 | Mon–Wed 8:30 a.m.–4 p.m., Thu–Fri 8:30 a.m.–4:30 p.m., with a break listed from noon to 1 p.m.; by appointment only | Not flagged in the locator, but the county's page offers photos for $15 [5] |
| Wichita Downtown Station (post office) | 330 W 2nd St, Wichita, KS 67202. 316-267-7710 | Mon–Fri 7:30 a.m.–5:30 p.m. and Sat 9 a.m.–3:30 p.m., with a break listed from noon to 1 p.m. | Listed as on site |
| WSU Passport Acceptance Center | 1845 Fairmount St, Wichita, KS 67260. 316-978-3550 | Mon–Fri 7:30 a.m.–2:30 p.m. | Listed as on site |
- Register of Deeds, by appointment only: book through the county's TimeTap link or call 316-660-9400. Appointments are at the Ruffin Building, 100 N. Broadway St., Suite 105, or the Haysville satellite office at Haysville City Hall, 200 W. Grand Ave. (Lower Level) [5].
- Register of Deeds fees and payment: the $35 execution fee can be paid by check, cash or credit card. State Department fees must be paid by check or money order only. Photos are $15 for two. The county says "FEES ARE NON-REFUNDABLE" and that hospital birth certificates aren't accepted [5].
- Wichita State, by appointment: WSU's Passport Acceptance Center page lists passport acceptance 7:30 a.m.–2:30 p.m. Monday through Friday by appointment, at (316) 978-5677 or (316) 978-3550. It's in Morrison Hall (the clock tower and flag pole); use the entrance at 21st Street and Hillside and park in the lot at Koch Arena. All applicants must appear in person [21].
- Wichita State fees: a $35.00 WSU execution fee, paid by check, cash, Visa or Mastercard. State Department fees are payable by check or money order only to the U.S. Department of State. Photos are $15.00, or $10.00 for faculty, staff, alumni and students [21]. WSU's page shows a return delivery amount that's out of date, so use our passport checklist for current State Department fees.
- Wichita State hours differ by page: WSU's general campus post office page says passport applications are processed from 8 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. Monday through Friday, closed on university holidays, and gives (316) 978-3456 [6]. Call before you go.
- Post office fees (national): a $35.00 acceptance fee and a $15.00 photo fee "if needed" [15].
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: Kansas certificates come from the KDHE Office of Vital Statistics, 1000 SW Jackson, Suite 120, Topeka, KS 66612-2221, 785-296-1400 [9]. We didn't find a Wichita or Sedgwick County office that issues birth or death certificates.
- 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. A search with no record found also costs $20.00 for each five-year period searched [11].
- 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 [20]. Walk-in details are in our Topeka guide.
Marriage licenses: 18th Judicial District Court
- Fee: $85.50, plus a $2.14 fee for a credit or debit card or $1.25 for an electronic check [9].
- How: apply online through the Kansas Judicial Branch self-help site. The court says there's a 3-day waiting period, then up to 10 more business days to create and email the license. A judge can approve a waiver of the waiting period [9][10].
- Good for (statewide): six months from the date the clerk issues it [10].
- After the ceremony: return the completed license to the Records Department, 6th floor, Sedgwick County Courthouse, 525 N Main, Wichita, KS 67203, or the black drop box on Main St. in front of the courthouse. The court forwards it to Kansas Vital Statistics; contact Vital Statistics for a certified copy 10 business days later [9].
Court records: 18th Judicial District Records Department
- Contact: 525 N Main, Sedgwick County Courthouse, 6th Floor. Department hours 8 a.m.–4 p.m. Requests by email to Sg.micro@kscourts.gov, by mail or in person. Card and cash payments are in person only [9].
- Fees: printed copies $0.25 a page; emailed copies with no research time free; mailed copies $0.50 a page for the first five pages and $0.25 after that; certification $10.00 per document; authentication $5.00 plus copy fees; retrieval $30.00 per case file [9].
Recorded documents: Sedgwick County Register of Deeds
- Fees: recording is $21 for the first page and $17 for each additional page; a certificate certifying any instrument of record is $13; acknowledgment of a signature is $12.50. The county says fees are set by K.S.A. 28-115 unless stated otherwise and include its Heritage & Tech Fee [7].
- Mortgage tax (statewide): the county says no mortgage tax has been collected since January 1, 2019 [7].
- Paying: the county can't give exact fee estimates by phone and suggests bringing cash or a credit card, or leaving the check amount blank [7]. It also offers an online land record search and online copy payment [8]. We didn't find a per-page copy price.
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 [16]. WSU's campus post office also sells money orders [6]. You'll need a check or money order for State Department passport fees at the Register of Deeds [5]. Other sellers: money order guide.
Shredding
- Bank events: INTRUST Bank lists free shred events open to the community at its Wichita banking centers at 8601 W Central (November 7) and 1010 W 31st St S (November 14), both 9 a.m.–noon, limit two boxes per customer. Staples, folders and paper clips don't need to be removed [19].
- City and county: we didn't find an official City of Wichita or Sedgwick County shredding event on the pages we checked.
- The UPS Store: the 810 W Douglas Ave store offers shredding through Iron Mountain, charged per pound [18]. We didn't find its price.
For paid per-pound shredding, see where to shred documents.
Questions
Is faxing free at the Wichita library?
Yes, for local and long-distance numbers. The library can't fax internationally or receive faxes [1].
Can I walk in for a passport at the Sedgwick County Register of Deeds?
No. The county takes passport applications by appointment only, online through TimeTap or by calling 316-660-9400 [5].
Where do I get a marriage license in Wichita?
From the district court, not the county clerk. Apply online; the license is $85.50, with a 3-day waiting period [9].
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 [13].
Sources
All sources last checked Oct 29, 2026, except the locator data file.
- Wichita Public Library, "Copy, Fax & Print": wichitalibrary.org/Services/Pages/copy-fax-print.aspx (last checked Oct 29, 2026)
- Wichita Public Library, "Fees & Payments": wichitalibrary.org/About/Pages/fees-payments.aspx (last checked Oct 29, 2026)
- Wichita Public Library, "Locations": wichitalibrary.org/Locations (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)
- Sedgwick County Register of Deeds, "Passport Center": sedgwickcounty.org/register-of-deeds/passport-center (last checked Oct 29, 2026)
- Wichita State University, "Wichita State Campus Post Office": wichita.edu/services/postoffice (last checked Oct 29, 2026)
- Sedgwick County Register of Deeds, "Fees": sedgwickcounty.org/register-of-deeds/fees (last checked Oct 29, 2026)
- Sedgwick County, "Register of Deeds": sedgwickcounty.org/register-of-deeds (last checked Oct 29, 2026)
- 18th Judicial District Court (Sedgwick County), "Records": dc18.org/records (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)
- 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, "Passports": usps.com/international/passports.htm (last checked Oct 29, 2026)
- USPS, "Money Orders": usps.com/shop/money-orders.htm (last checked Oct 29, 2026)
- The UPS Store #7466, 810 W Douglas Ave, Wichita, KS: locations.theupsstore.com/ks/wichita/810-w-douglas-ave (last checked Oct 29, 2026)
- The UPS Store, 810 W Douglas Ave, Wichita, "Shredding": locations.theupsstore.com/ks/wichita/810-w-douglas-ave/shredding (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)
- 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)
- Wichita State University, "Passport Acceptance" (WSU Campus Post Office Passport Center): wichita.edu/services/postoffice/passportacceptance.php (last checked Oct 29, 2026)
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