Kept simple · Kansas
2 Best Registered Agents in Kansas (2026), Kept Simple
The short version
- Must an LLC name one?
- Required: yes
- Title in law
- Resident agent
- Price of an agent
- $99 to $149 a year
- Ranked first
- Mainstay Filing then KS Registered Agent.org
Kansas, ranked
The order follows five checks. Three-year cost comes first, then what the price covers. See method.1. Mainstay Filing: best for a company that may grow
Year one $149. Later years $149
Mainstay Filing comes first because $149 annually buys the same agent service in all fifty states.
KS Registered Agent.org costs $150 less over three years. It works only in Kansas.
Includes
- An in-state street address
- Three government mailings a year scanned free
- Serves LLCs, corporations, LPs, LLPs and nonprofits
Good
- Just $149 a year
- Usable wherever you register
Against
- $50 a year above KS Registered Agent.org
- Agent only. No report filing
2. KS Registered Agent.org: best for one-state companies
Year one $99. Later years $99
KS Registered Agent.org ranks second. Three years in Kansas cost $297 with this agent.
Includes
- In-state address
- Legal papers scanned online
Good
- $99 each year, no increase
- A lower yearly bill than the national pick
Against
- A second state needs a second agent
- Excludes the information report from the price
Side by side
| # | Company | Start | Renewal | Total | Covers | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Mainstay Filing | $149 | $149/yr | $447 | An in-state street address; three government mailings a year scanned free; Serves LLCs, corporations, LPs, LLPs and nonprofits | Visit Mainstay FilingPartner link. We may earn money if you buy. |
| 2 | KS Registered Agent.org | $99 | $99/yr | $297 | In-state address; legal papers scanned online | Visit KS Registered Agent.orgPartner link. We may earn money if you buy. |
Key questions
Is a resident agent required?
Every LLC must name a registered agent with an in-state street address.
Law: K.S.A. 17-7925. from ksrevisor.gov, October 2026, kept short
Who qualifies?
The company itself, a Kansas resident, or a business entity formed in Kansas or authorized to do business there.
If you qualify, you can be your own agent at no cost.
What does an agent cost?
$99 to $149 a year with the services we rank. $297 to $447 over three years.
Whichever agent you name, the state's fees stay the same.
Why does the state want one?
It receives lawsuits and official state mail for the LLC at an address in Kansas.
If papers arrive and nobody accepts them, a case can proceed without the LLC. Service of process, defined
What else is due each year?
The information report comes every second year and costs $90. In the state's words the filing is due 15th day of the 4th month after tax-year-end. Note it early.
from sos.ks.gov, October 2026, kept short
Why this order?
Mainstay Filing scores best on work included, which is 27% of the score.
Five checks: three-year cost (38%), work included (27%), readable pricing (13%), renewal steadiness (11%) and state coverage (11%).
Only the first pick works in all fifty states.
Kansas agent rules, sourced
| Requirement | Rule or amount | Source |
|---|---|---|
| LLC filing fee | $85 | from sos.ks.gov, October 2026, kept short |
| Resident agent | Required: yes | from ksrevisor.gov, October 2026, kept short |
| Information report | $90 every two years | from sos.ks.gov, October 2026, kept short |
| State fees, three years | $175 | The rows above, added |
Also asked
May I name myself?
Yes, when your address and status fit the rule. Many owners still hire a service for privacy.
Which addresses count?
The address has to be a Kansas address where the agent is regularly present. P.O. boxes are not accepted.
What are the three-year totals?
Mainstay Filing is $447, while KS Registered Agent.org is $297
Are the fees official?
Official Kansas sources for the state side. Published prices for the service side.
Must I use a service?
No law requires a service. It is a paid convenience.
Which registered agent should I use in Kansas?
Put Mainstay Filing first, and KS Registered Agent.org after.
References
- Charter Simple keeps Kansas Form ILC, Information Report on file from sos.ks.gov, confirmed October 2026, and nothing more
- Charter Simple keeps Kansas report due date on file from ksrevisor.gov, confirmed August 2026, and nothing more
- Charter Simple keeps Kansas Secretary of State, Form on file from sos.ks.gov, confirmed October 2026, and nothing more
- Charter Simple keeps Kansas formation fee: Filing fee on file from sos.ks.gov, confirmed October 2026, and nothing more
- Charter Simple keeps Kansas registered agent statute on file from ksrevisor.gov, confirmed October 2026, and nothing more
- Mainstay Filing Kansas service page, read November 13, 2026
- KS Registered Agent.org pricing page, read November 13, 2026