Comparison of the top registered agent services for Kansas LLCs and corporations · Updated 2026-04-30
Selecting a registered agent for a Kansas LLC is a balance of cost, privacy, and the agent’s responsiveness when service of process arrives. The statute (K.S.A. §17-7666) requires a physical Kansas address staffed during business hours, with the agent’s information filed publicly with the Kansas Secretary of State. Below, we rank the four registered agent services we evaluated for Kansas-based LLCs and corporations in 2026.
Northwest Registered Agent
Physical-address-only operations; mail forwarding; same-day filing.
ZenBusiness
Pairs RA with LLC formation packages.
LegalZoom
Largest brand; phone-based support; bundled legal services.
Mid-tier pricing with full feature parity; suitable for businesses focused on cost-efficiency.
Kansas-specific option: Kansas Registered Agent operates exclusively in Kansas and specializes in same-state filings. Best for businesses that want a state-focused provider with local-only operations.
| Filing | Cost | Renewal |
|---|---|---|
| LLC formation | $160 online / $165 paper | annually by the 15th day of the fourth month after fiscal year end |
| Annual Report | $50 | annually by the 15th day of the fourth month after fiscal year end |
| DBA / Fictitious Name | $35 | Every 0 years |
| Change of Registered Agent | $35 | — |
Source: Kansas Secretary of State · Statute reference K.S.A. §17-7666
For most Kansas LLCs, Northwest Registered Agent ranks first on privacy and Mainstay Filing offers the best value at $99/year. State-specific options like Kansas Registered Agent specialize in same-state filings.
Commercial services range $50–$250 per year. Mainstay Filing is $99/yr; Northwest is $125/yr; ZenBusiness is $199/yr; LegalZoom is $249/yr.
Yes. File a Statement of Change of Registered Agent with the Kansas Secretary of State for $35. Most commercial services handle the change paperwork for you.
National services like Mainstay Filing and Northwest operate across all 50 states with consistent pricing and online dashboards. State-specific providers (like Kansas Registered Agent) focus exclusively on one state and often handle same-state-only filings faster.
Yes — under K.S.A. §17-7666, every Kansas LLC must designate and maintain a registered agent with a physical street address in Kansas.
RA Ratings independently reviews registered agent services. We may earn a commission from sponsored links; this does not affect rankings or editorial selection. Verify all filing fees with the Kansas Secretary of State before submitting paperwork.