How to Change Your Resident Agent in Kansas

Changing your resident agent in Kansas involves filing a form with the Kansas Secretary of State and paying the required fee. The process is straightforward, and we'll help you complete it correctly.

Why Change Your Resident Agent?

Business owners switch resident agents for several reasons:

Privacy Concerns If you've been using your home address, it appears on public state records. Switching to a professional service keeps your personal address private.

Reliability Issues Your agent needs to be available during business hours to receive documents. If your current agent misses important notices or forwards documents late, you may face compliance problems.

Cost Many services charge between $125 and $436 per year. Switching to a more affordable option can reduce ongoing expenses without sacrificing service quality.

Relocation If you move out of Kansas or your agent relocates, you'll need a new agent with a physical Kansas address.

Business Changes If you started as your own agent but want to separate your personal information from public filings, a professional service provides that separation.

Steps to Change Your Resident Agent in Kansas

1. Choose a New Resident Agent Who Meets Kansas Requirements

Your new agent must have a physical street address in Kansas. They can be an individual over 18 or a business entity authorized to operate in the state. The address cannot be a PO box, and the agent must be available during normal business hours.

2. File the Change Form with the Kansas Secretary of State

Complete the resident agent change form and submit it to the Kansas Secretary of State. The form updates your entity's records with the new agent's name and address.

3. Pay the $20 Filing Fee

The state charges $20 for nonprofits. For-profit entities pay $30 for online filing or $35 for paper submissions. This fee is separate from any service fees your new agent charges.

4. Confirm the Change in State Records

Once the state processes your form, verify that your new agent appears in your entity's record. You can check this through the Kansas Secretary of State's online database.

Common Reasons to Switch to Kansas Registered Agent

Transparent Pricing We charge $99 per year with no hidden fees. No setup charges, no per-document fees, no renewal price increases.

Same-Day Document Handling We scan and upload documents to your portal the day they arrive. You'll receive an email notification with the scanned copy attached.

Compliance Support We track your biennial report deadlines and send reminders before they're due. Kansas switched from annual to biennial reporting in January 2024, with most calendar-year entities due April 15.

Privacy Protection Our Topeka address appears on your state filings instead of your home or office. This keeps your personal information out of public records.

Physical Kansas Address We provide a real street address that satisfies state requirements. Our office is staffed Monday through Friday, 9am to 5pm Central Time.

Making the Switch Is Easy

When you sign up with Kansas Registered Agent, we provide the paperwork and instructions you need to file the change with the state. You'll submit the form and fee to the Kansas Secretary of State, and once it's processed, we become your official resident agent.

We'll confirm your service within one business day and send you login credentials for your document portal. From that point forward, all legal documents and state correspondence come to our office, and we forward them to you the same day.

Get Started Today

Ready to switch? Visit our enrollment page to set up your $99 annual resident agent service. If you have questions about the change process or need help with the filing, contact us at support@ksregisteredagent.org or call .