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1. Do I need a license for my business?

Our Customer Service office issues some business licenses. A list can be found on their webpage. Our Risk Reduction office licenses many trades. For a complete list and applications for those licenses, please visit our Licenses & Permits webpage. For additional licensing information, please check with the State of Kansas Business Center.

2. How do I find out my property boundaries, setbacks, lot dimensions or subdivision plats?

The Riley County Register of Deeds office can provide you with that information. Visit their website for contact information.

3. How do I contact the Manhattan City Commission?

The Mayor and the City Commissioners do not have offices at City Hall.  Instead, they have their preferred contact information listed on their web page.  Access their web pages using the link provided here: https://cityofmhk.com/202/City-Commission

4. How do I pay my utility bill?

We have a variety of options for you to pay your water bill all listed here on our website: https://cityofmhk.com/13/Water-Billing

5. How do I pay a municipal court fine and court costs?

If the back of your ticket contains the specific amount of the fines/costs, you can pay the full amount before arraignment in one of three ways:

1. At Municipal Court, 610 Colorado St.


2. Online (for tickets issued after Sept. 1, 2014, with a credit or debit card, or online (for tickets issued before Sept. 1, 2014). An additional service charge applies; or,


3. By mail to 610 Colorado St., Manhattan, KS 66502.

You must enter a plea on the back of the ticket, date it, sign it and mail the ticket with your check or money order to the Municipal Court. You must also pay the court costs for your case, even if you do not have to appear in Municipal Court. If the back of your ticket says “Must Appear” or “MA”, you cannot pay in advance. You must appear in Court on your arraignment date. If you have appeared in Court, and the Judge imposes a fine and court costs in your case, the Judge will set a payment deadline or payment plan. If you cannot make a payment, you must appear on the payment date to explain to the Judge why you could not pay. If you fail to do so, the Judge will issue a warrant for your arrest. There is no grace period.