If you formed your LLC in Kansas and need to provide proof of your LLC’s good standing, then you’ll need to obtain a “Certificate of Good Standing” from the Kansas Secretary of State. Read this page to learn how to obtain proof of Good Standing for a Kansas LLC.
The cost of a Certificate of Good Standing from the Kansas Secretary of State is $10 online or $15 by mail.
Providing proof of good standing for an LLC may be required when:
A Certificate of Good Standing (often referred to as a “Certificate of Existence”) is an official document issued by the Kansas Secretary of State. It certifies that your LLC was formed in good standing, and complies with the state laws for its formation and operations.
To obtain a Certificate of Good Standing for your LLC in Kansas, you will need to submit the required documents and fees to the Secretary of State. The steps below explain how to get one:
Step 1. You will need to provide the following information when ordering a Certificate of Good Standing from the Kansas Secretary of State:
Step 2. You can apply for a Certificate of Good Standing online or by mail. Online applications are faster and require an additional fee, while mail applications take longer to process, they have no extra fees.
Step 3. If you submit your application online, you will need to pay the filing fee of $10 by credit/debit card or ACH.
Step 4. If ordering by mail, provide a check or money order for the amount of $15 made payable to “Kansas Secretary of State” and mail it to the following address:
Kansas Secretary of State
Memorial Hall, 1st Floor
120 SW 10th Avenue
Topeka, KS 66612-1594
Step 5. Once the application is processed, you will receive your Certificate of Good Standing via mail or email (depending on how you applied). The certificate is usually delivered within 5 business days.
Note: You can also order a Certificate of Good Standing by fax. The fee for this service is $25 and the certificate will be sent to you via email within 2 business days.
There are several reasons why an LLC in Kansas might not be in good standing. These include:
If your LLC is not in good standing, then you will need to take the necessary steps to fix this issue before applying for your Certificate of Good Standing.
If your LLC is not in good standing, you can restore it by taking the following steps:
• File any outstanding annual reports and pay the applicable fees.
• Make sure all other state filing requirements are up to date.
• Follow all formalities, such as holding meetings and taking minutes of meetings.
A Certificate of Good Standing (often referred to as a “Certificate of Existence”) is an official document issued by the Kansas Secretary of State. It certifies that your LLC was formed in good standing, and complies with the state laws for its formation and operations.
You only need to obtain a Certificate of Good Standing once, as it is valid indefinitely. However, you should ensure that all state filing requirements are up-to-date, such as filing annual reports and paying any applicable fees.
The fee for filing a Certificate of Good Standing online is $10, and by mail it is $15. There is an additional fee of $25 if you choose to apply by fax.
If you submit your application online, it will be processed within 2 business days. For mail applications, you should allow up to 5 business days for processing. If applying by fax, the certificate will be sent to you via email within 2 business days.