Registered agent price index · Kansas
2 Best Registered Agents in Kansas (2026): Price Index
Index basis: Index of five columns: three-year cost (38%), coverage per dollar (32%), renewal step, crossover year and price transparency. Basis explained
Figures at a glance
Kansas lines, indexed
1. KS Registered Agent.org: best for LLCs that stay put
First lineKS Registered Agent.org indexes highest here. The entries: a three-year subtotal of $297 when the company never leaves the state.
Cost settles it: three years here come in under Mainstay Filing.
Line includes
- A street address inside the state
- Scans of served papers
Credits
- $99 a year, unchanged at renewal
- Undercuts Mainstay Filing per year
Debits
- Expanding means finding another agent
- No help with the information report
2. Mainstay Filing: best for a price that never changes by state
Works anywhereNext on the ledger: Mainstay Filing, with $149 a year, renewing at $149, with a single account for every state.
KS Registered Agent.org subtotals $150 lower across three years, enough to index ahead.
Line includes
- A street address inside the state
- Three government mailings a year, scanned at no cost
- Serves nonprofits, corporations, LPs and LLPs along with LLCs
Credits
- Goes wherever the company goes
- $149, every year
Debits
- KS Registered Agent.org costs $50 less each year
- Covers the agent role and nothing else
Subtotals after 1, 2, 3 and 5 years
| Line | Provider | Total, year 1 | Total, year 2 | Total, year 3 | Total, year 5 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | KS Registered Agent.org | $99 | $198 | $297 | $495 | Visit KS Registered Agent.orgPartner link. We may earn money if you buy. |
| 2 | Mainstay Filing | $149 | $298 | $447 | $745 | Visit Mainstay FilingPartner link. We may earn money if you buy. |
Subtotal calculator
Kansas state fees (official)
| Entry | Amount | Cited from |
|---|---|---|
| Fee to file the articles | $85 | sos.ks.gov (read October 2026) per the state |
| Information report | $90 every two years | sos.ks.gov (read October 2026) per the state |
| Three-year state subtotal | $175 | Sum of the lines above |
Why line one is line one
The deciding column for Kansas was three-year cost index (38% of the index), where KS Registered Agent.org led.
Three years with KS Registered Agent.org cost $297, while Mainstay Filing runs $150 higher.
Official Kansas resident agent requirements (Kansas Secretary of State)
Every LLC must name a registered agent with an in-state street address.
The company itself, a Kansas resident, or a business entity formed in Kansas or authorized to do business there. Statute: K.S.A. 17-7925.
The address has to be a Kansas address where the agent is regularly present. P.O. boxes are not accepted.
Citation: ksrevisor.gov (read October 2026) per the state
The state-fees-only line
Owners who meet the address rule can act as their own agent for free; services charge $99 to $149 yearly for the convenience.
FAQ
How much does a Kansas registered agent charge each year?
Expect $99 to $149 a year.
What do three years of agent service cost?
Service subtotals run $297 to $447 over three years.
Does Kansas require a resident agent for every LLC?
Yes. Every LLC must name a registered agent with an in-state street address.
May I serve as my own resident agent?
Yes, provided you qualify under the rules above.
What does the state collect from the LLC every year?
After formation, Kansas expects the information report at $90 every two years, 15th day of the 4th month after tax-year-end.
When does one line pass another in total cost?
They never cross in ten years, so the year-one order holds.
Which registered agent indexes best in Kansas?
By our value index, the Kansas lines run KS Registered Agent.org and Mainstay Filing. KS Registered Agent.org leads on three-year cost index.
Source lines
- Line for Kansas Form ILC, Information Report: sos.ks.gov, October 2026.
- Line for Kansas report due date: ksrevisor.gov, August 2026.
- Line for Kansas Secretary of State, Form: sos.ks.gov, October 2026.
- Line for Kansas formation fee: Filing fee: sos.ks.gov, October 2026.
- Line for Kansas registered agent statute: ksrevisor.gov, October 2026.
- Entry: KS Registered Agent.org pricing page, read November 13, 2026
- Entry: Mainstay Filing Kansas service page, read November 13, 2026