How to Change Your Registered Agent in Kansas
Follow our step-by-step guide to update your LLC's registered agent with the Kansas Secretary of State and maintain good standing.
By Edmond Hui · Last updated: January 2026
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Obtain consent from your new registered agent
Before filing any paperwork, confirm your new registered agent agrees to serve and has a physical Kansas address (not a P.O. Box). Get written consent for your records.
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Complete the Statement of Change form
Download and fill out the Statement of Change of Registered Office or Registered Agent form from the Kansas Secretary of State website at sos.ks.gov. Include your LLC's name, current registered agent details, and new registered agent information.
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Sign and notarize the form
The form must be signed by an authorized member or manager of your LLC. Kansas requires the signature to be notarized, so visit a notary public before submitting.
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Pay the filing fee
The filing fee for changing your registered agent in Kansas is $20. You can pay by check, money order, or credit card if filing online through the Secretary of State's website.
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Submit the form to the Kansas Secretary of State
File online at sos.ks.gov for fastest processing, or mail to: Kansas Secretary of State, Memorial Hall, 1st Floor, 120 SW 10th Avenue, Topeka, KS 66612-1594.
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Update your records and notify relevant parties
Once approved, update your internal LLC records and notify banks, creditors, and other important parties of your new registered agent's address for legal documents.
When Should You Change Your Registered Agent?
- Your current registered agent is moving out of Kansas or going out of business
- You want to switch from serving as your own registered agent to a professional service
- You're unsatisfied with your current registered agent's service or responsiveness
- You're relocating your business and need a registered agent in a different Kansas location
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