What Is a Resident Agent in Kansas?

A resident agent is an individual or business entity designated to receive legal documents, service of process, and official state correspondence on behalf of your LLC, corporation, or other business entity. Kansas law generally expects every registered business to maintain a resident agent with a physical street address in the state.

For $99 per year, Kansas Registered Agent provides a reliable Kansas address, same-day document forwarding, and compliance support to keep your business in good standing.

What Does a Resident Agent Do?

Your resident agent serves as the official point of contact between your business and the Kansas Secretary of State. They receive:

• Service of process if your business is sued
• Official notices from state agencies
• Tax correspondence and compliance reminders
• Biennial report notifications
• Legal documents requiring a formal response

The agent accepts these documents during normal business hours and forwards them to you promptly. This ensures you don't miss important deadlines or legal notices.

Kansas Resident Agent Requirements

The Kansas Secretary of State requires that your resident agent have a physical street address in Kansas—no PO boxes allowed. The agent can be an individual over 18 or a business entity authorized to operate in Kansas.

The agent's address must be open during normal business hours, typically weekdays from 9am to 5pm. This ensures someone is available to receive time-sensitive documents.

Kansas is one of the few states where the entity itself can serve as its own registered agent under K.S.A. § 17-7666 for LLCs and § 17-6202 for corporations. However, this still requires a physical Kansas address and availability during business hours.

Who Needs a Resident Agent in Kansas?

Most business entities registered with the Kansas Secretary of State need a resident agent, including:

• Limited liability companies (LLCs)
• Corporations (C-corps and S-corps)
• Nonprofits
• Foreign entities operating in Kansas

If you formed your business through the state or registered to do business in Kansas, you generally need to maintain a resident agent.

Can I Be My Own Resident Agent?

Yes. Kansas allows business owners to serve as their own resident agent. However, this means:

• Your home or office address appears on public state records
• You need a physical Kansas street address—no PO boxes
• You must be available during business hours to receive documents
• Your address becomes accessible to anyone searching state databases

Many business owners prefer a professional service to keep their personal address private and ensure reliable document handling.

Benefits of a Professional Resident Agent Service

Privacy When you use our address, your home or business location stays out of public records. This reduces unsolicited mail and protects your personal information.

Reliability We're available Monday through Friday, 9am to 5pm Central Time. If a legal document or compliance notice arrives, we receive it, scan it, and upload it to your portal the same day.

Compliance Support Kansas switched from annual to biennial reporting in January 2024. We track your filing deadlines and send reminders so you don't miss important dates. Biennial reports are typically due April 15 for calendar-year entities, with a $50 online filing fee.

Flexibility You can travel, move, or change office locations without updating your resident agent address with the state. As long as we're your agent, your state filings remain current.

Our Service — $99 per Year

Kansas Registered Agent provides everything you need to meet Kansas requirements:

• Physical registered office address in Topeka
• Same-day document scanning and forwarding
• Compliance reminders for biennial reports and deadlines
• Online document portal with secure access
• Privacy protection—our address on public filings

No setup fees. No per-document charges. Just $99 annually.

Get Started

Visit our enrollment page to set up your resident agent service. If you're forming a new entity, list us on your formation documents. If you're switching agents, we'll guide you through filing the change form with the Kansas Secretary of State. The state charges a $20 filing fee for agent changes ($30 online or $35 by paper for for-profit entities, $20 for nonprofits).

Have questions? Check our FAQ or contact us at support@ksregisteredagent.org.

This is not legal advice. Kansas Registered Agent is not a law firm. Consult an attorney for legal guidance.