Short answer: Termed Resident Agent. Must have physical Kansas street address (no P.O. box) and be available during normal business hours. Changing agents costs $30.
We've pulled these figures from the Kansas Secretary of State's own pages. If something's changed since our last check, the state's portal wins, so it's worth a quick look before you pay.
Who can serve as a Kansas registered agent
Termed Resident Agent. Must have physical Kansas street address (no P.O. box) and be available during normal business hours.
You can be your own agent in Kansas. The catch: your street address lands on the public record, and you need to be there during business hours to accept legal papers.
Paid registered agent services
| Service | Yearly price | What stands out |
|---|---|---|
| Northwest Registered Agent | $125 | Uses its address on your public filings by default; scans state and legal mail |
| Bizee | Free year 1 with formation, then $149 | Says it runs its own offices in all 50 states; sends service of process by tracked FedEx |
| ZenBusiness | $199 | Sold as an add-on, not included with formation |
| LegalZoom | $249 | Sold separately from its LLC packages |
Compare all four in our registered agent rankings, or read the Bizee vs Northwest comparison.
How Kansas compares
Kansas's fee to change registered agents is $30. That's the 8th highest of 45 jurisdictions we track. The national median is $20, so Kansas runs $10 above it.
| State | Fee | National rank (1 = highest) |
|---|---|---|
| Kansas | $30 | 8 of 45 |
| Arkansas | $0 | 40 of 45 |
| Nebraska | $25 | 13 of 45 |
| New Mexico | $20 | 21 of 45 |
| Oklahoma | $26 | 11 of 45 |
| Colorado | $10 | 29 of 45 |
Kansas fees that apply here
| Filing | State fee | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Articles of Organization | $85 | $85 online. Paper filings cost $90 due to a $5 technology surcharge. |
| Biennial Information Report | $90 | biennial, April 15th every two years |
| Change of registered agent | $30 | $30 online or $35 by mail |
Registered agent rules: Kansas questions
What are the registered agent requirements in Kansas?
Termed Resident Agent. Must have physical Kansas street address (no P.O. box) and be available during normal business hours.
Can I be my own registered agent in Kansas?
Yes, if you meet Kansas's requirements. Your address will appear on public filings, and you'll need to be available during business hours.
How much does it cost to change registered agents in Kansas?
The state charges $30. $30 online or $35 by mail
Can a registered agent use a PO box in Kansas?
No. Registered agents need a physical street address in Kansas where legal papers can be delivered in person during business hours.
How much does a registered agent service cost in Kansas?
Commercial services typically charge a yearly fee. Northwest charges $125 a year and Bizee charges $149 a year after a free first year with formation, based on prices we checked. The state doesn't regulate these prices.
What happens if my Kansas LLC doesn't have a registered agent?
You can miss lawsuits and state notices, and the state can eventually move to revoke or dissolve the LLC. Forfeits articles of organization (administrative dissolution) after grace period
Sources and verification
Last checked against official state sources on . States change fees with little notice, so confirm on the filing portal before you pay. How we verify.