Kansas lesson 2 of 6
Appoint your Kansas resident agent
Every Kansas LLC must continuously maintain a resident agent with a physical Kansas street address, named in the Articles of Organization and kept current for as long as the LLC exists.
Who can serve
The resident agent must have a physical street address in Kansas; a post office box alone does not qualify. The agent can be a Kansas resident individual or a business entity authorized to transact business in Kansas, including a commercial registered agent service.
What the agent does
The resident agent receives service of process, official notices from the Secretary of State, and reminders about your Information Report filing. Because Kansas moved to a biennial cycle, it is easy to lose track of the correct filing year, so a reliable agent who forwards mail promptly matters even more than in states with annual filings.
The resident agent's name and address are public information on the Secretary of State's business entity search.
Changing the agent
You can update the resident agent or registered office by filing a change form with the Secretary of State. File it promptly whenever the appointment changes rather than waiting for your next Information Report.
Key takeaways
- The resident agent needs a physical Kansas street address, not a PO box.
- The agent can be a Kansas resident or an authorized business entity, including a commercial service.
- Update the resident agent with the Secretary of State as soon as it changes.
Official sources
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Last reviewed: September 2026 - reviewed by Gullia Filing Legal & Formation Team