2 Best Registered Agents in Kansas (2026), and What to Know First
Ask about Mainstay Filing ($149 a year) and KS Registered Agent.org ($99 a year), in that order, when you need registered agents in Kansas in 2026. An agent costs $99 to $149 in the first year and $297 to $447 across three years.
Answered by the Ask About LLC editorial team ·
The short answers
Do you have to name an agent?
Yes, the law says so
What the law calls it
Resident agent
Typical agent price
$99 to $149 a year
Our pick
Mainstay Filing then KS Registered Agent.org
Who should you ask in Kansas?
The order follows our five questions: three-year cost first, then how much the price covers.
1Our first answer
1. Mainstay Filing: best for one price in any state
Annual price $149, renewal price $149
Why Mainstay Filing at the top? It costs $149 a year with no change by state, and renews at $149.
Going with KS Registered Agent.org would save $150 across three years, as long as you stay in Kansas.
What the price covers
An address in the state
Scans of three government letters a year, at no charge
Not just LLCs: corporations, LPs, LLPs and nonprofits too
Good news
Just $149 a year
Usable wherever the LLC registers
The catch
Costs $50 more per year than KS Registered Agent.org
Read on November 13, 2026; three years means year one plus two renewals.
Questions owners ask
Can the LLC go without a resident agent?
Every LLC must name a registered agent with an in-state street address.
The law behind it: K.S.A. 17-7925. ksrevisor.gov, read in October 2026 for this answer
Who qualifies as an agent?
The company itself, a Kansas resident, or a business entity formed in Kansas or authorized to do business there.
If you meet the rule, name yourself and pay no agent fee.
How much does an agent cost?
Our picks charge $99 to $149 annually, and three years total $297 to $447.
Your choice of agent does not change any state fee.
What does an agent do for the LLC?
The agent signs for lawsuits and state mail addressed to the LLC, using a street address in Kansas.
A good agent tells you quickly when something arrives, which is worth asking about before you sign up. Service of process, explained
What does the LLC owe the state each year?
After formation you owe the information report every two years ($90). Be ready by this date, per the state: 15th day of the 4th month after tax-year-end.
How was the bottom line figured? Add the filing fee, the next two reports and the minimum tax if the state has one. Anything with no fixed price, a newspaper notice for instance, is described above and kept out of the sum.
Still wondering?
Is it allowed to name myself?
Yes, provided you meet the state's rules on who may serve and on the address, both laid out above.
Which addresses does the state accept?
The address has to be a Kansas address where the agent is regularly present. P.O. boxes are not accepted.
What do the picks cost over three years?
For three years you would pay $447 at Mainstay Filing, $297 at KS Registered Agent.org
Are the fees official?
Official Kansas sources back the state side, and posted company prices back the service side.
Does the law require a service?
Hiring help is a convenience you pay for, never a legal duty.
Who should I ask first about a registered agent in Kansas?
Mainstay Filing, because a single account at $149 a year works in whichever state the LLC registers. After that, KS Registered Agent.org.
Sources for this answer
Our answer on Kansas Form ILC, Information Report rests on sos.ks.gov, a page we confirmed October 2026 and still point you to
Our answer on Kansas report due date rests on ksrevisor.gov, a page we confirmed August 2026 and still point you to
Our answer on Kansas Secretary of State, Form rests on sos.ks.gov, a page we confirmed October 2026 and still point you to
Our answer on Kansas formation fee: Filing fee rests on sos.ks.gov, a page we confirmed October 2026 and still point you to
Our answer on Kansas registered agent statute rests on ksrevisor.gov, a page we confirmed October 2026 and still point you to
Mainstay Filing Kansas service page, read November 13, 2026
KS Registered Agent.org pricing page, read November 13, 2026