Kansas Certified Copy of Articles of Organization or Incorporation

How to order a certified copy of Articles of Organization or a certified copy of Articles of Incorporation from Kansas Secretary of State

A certified copy of your Articles of Organization or Articles of Incorporation can be ordered by fax, mail, phone, or in person, but we recommend faxing. Normal processing takes up to 3 days, plus additional time for mailing, and costs $15, plus $1 per page. Expedited service is not available.

You can order

By Mail:
You will want to provide the business name, payment, specific request and a daytime phone number for any questions.

By Fax:
You will want to provide the business name, specific request and a daytime phone number for any questions on a normal fax cover sheet. You can provide your credit card by fax or by phone.

By Phone:
Called in requests are accepted and they can give you a specific timeframe for processing as well as the specific fee. You will want to have the business name and credit card handy when making your call.

In Person:
Requested documents can usually be provided the same day, but may take up to 3 days. You will want to have your payment handy.

How much does it cost to obtain a certified copy of Kansas Articles of Incorporation or Kansas Articles of Organization?

$15 certified fee, plus $1 per page, for normal processing.
$1 additional fee, per page, for return faxing.

Is expedited processing available?

No.

Payment options?

Check, Money Order, Visa, MasterCard, Discover or American Express.
Make check or money order payable to: Kansas Secretary of State.

How long does it take to get a certified copy of articles of organization, or a certified copy of articles of incorporation from Kansas Secretary of State?

Normal processing: 2-3 business days, plus additional time for mailing.

How will the certified copy of the articles of incorporation or the certified copy of articles of organization come back after I order from the Kansas Secretary of State?

It will be mailed by regular mail, unless you request otherwise and provide a pre-addressed prepaid envelope or UPS/Fed Ex account number. Return service by fax is available for $1, per page. Return service by email is not available.

Contact Info:

Kansas Secretary of State
Business Services
Memorial Hall, 1st Floor
120 SW 10th Avenue
Topeka, KS 66612-1594
(785)296-4564 phone
(785)296-4570 fax
Email: