Apply for Kansas Licenses and Permits

How to form an LLC in Kansas

Form an LLC

Forming an LLC in Kansas is not difficult as long as you follow the required steps, which include filing of a Articles of Organization, drafting a limited liability company agreement to govern the affairs of the LLC, such as voting and management, as well as ownership.  To find out more about how to form a limited liability company in Kansas, please visit our Kansas LLC page.

How to Apply for a Business License in Kansas

Apply For A Business License

Kansas businesses are obligated to receive business licenses through the local municipality or city in which the business is located. There are certain cities that do not require a business license at all. Many business license applications can be obtained online, there are some that can only be gained by fax or in person. The State of Kansas does not have a “general business license,” yet, you still must register with the state if you wish to operate your business within state lines and obtain your tax identification number.  To be able to register with the state you must already possess your Federal Tax Identification Number. To apply for any business licenses, registration, other permits or certification visit our Kansas Business License page for helpful information.

How to Apply for a Marriage License in Kansas

Apply For A Marriage License

Either the bride or the groom will need to go to any Office of the Clerk of the Court throughout the state. You and your spouse-to-be will both be obligated to sign the marriage license application, however. The marriage license is valid anywhere in the state. Be aware that you will both need to provide personal details such as social security numbers, addresses and will have to swear in an affidavit that you are not close blood relatives. The cost to receive the marriage license is approximately $60, but it varies from county to county. The marriage license is valid for a period of 6 months, after this time a new application must be filed with a new fee. To obtain specific information in detail regarding how to get a marriage license, visit our Kansas Marriage License page.

How to Apply for Building Permits in Kansas

Apply For A Building Permit

A building permit is typically required if a construction of a new building occurs, demolition of an old one, or significant structural changes to an existing one. On occasion, building permits may even be mandated for simple projects such as building a deck, a fence or swimming pool installation. Cosmetic changes as in painting or tiling do not require a permit. Bear in mind that as the local government oversees building permits, each area may have different requirements from the others. Permits are issued from the building permit of the city or county in the case of unincorporated areas. Some municipalities have differing guidelines between residential and commercial projects, but the general idea is the same. To begin, details of the proposed work need to be submitted to the city, for instance, blue prints or floor plans. Additional information must be remitted as well, architect contacts and pricing estimates along with the city’s application. For more precise, individualized information, go to our Kansas Building Permit webpage.

 

How to Incorporate in Kansas

Incorporate Your Business

To incorporate your business in Kansas you will need to file Articles of Incorporation, draft company bylaws, sign board resolutions, issue stock certificates, and make other required filings with Kansas Secretary of State and other agencies.  To learn more about incorporating in Kansas, please visit our Kansas incorporation page.