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Notary, court runner and process server work in Kansas
We are adding independent contractors across Kansas: commissioned notaries and loan signing agents, court runners who file papers and pull records, and process servers. Jobs are offered near your home ZIP. Each job shows its pay up front. Take it, pass, or make a counter-offer.
Who we're looking for
Roles open in Kansas
- Notaries and loan signing agents. Mobile notary visits at homes, offices, hospitals and care facilities, and loan signings for refinances and purchases. You need a current Kansas commission from the Kansas Secretary of State.
- Court runners. Clerk's office filings and records pulls in Kansas, with copies scanned and sent back the same day when the office allows.
- Servers of legal papers. Serving summonses, complaints, subpoenas and notices, logging each attempt, and completing the proof of service Kansas requires.
Each role's posting in Kansas
- Mobile notary and notary signing agent
- Process server
- Court runner (filings, records and embassy runs, no serving)
How jobs work
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Pick notary or process server and court runner, then your home ZIP and travel radius.
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Every offer shows what the job pays in dollars. Take it, pass, or make a counter-offer.
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We can't guarantee jobs or earnings in Kansas. Our only office is in Cranford, New Jersey.
Our requirements
Notaries and signing agents
- A current commission good for at least 60 more days
- E&O coverage with a limit of $100,000 or more
- For loan signings only, a current NNA Notary Signing Agent certification; otherwise just your commission and E&O documents, uploaded with your application
Process servers and court runners
- Where you live (ZIP) and the distance you'll go
- Your own registered and insured car
- Whatever license, registration or appointment Kansas or your county requires for serving papers
- Process servers attach their driver's license, registration, auto insurance and a background check from the past 12 months when applying, and their license to serve if the area requires one
- For court runners (filing and records only): a driver's license, auto insurance and a background check from the past 12 months, attached when you apply
Kansas notary commission
What a Kansas commission takes
Commissions in Kansas come from the Kansas Secretary of State. Stamp first, a $12,000 bond and $25, and a journal required since 2022.
Kansas eligibility
- At least 18 years old.
- A Kansas resident, or a resident of a bordering state who regularly works or does business in Kansas.
- Able to read and write English. K.S.A. 53-5a22(c) also lists US citizenship.
- Answers on Form NO that don't disqualify you. Felony or fraud-related convictions, or a license or notary commission denied or revoked elsewhere, need court documents for review.
Source: Notary, Kansas Secretary of State; Notary Public Appointment Form NO; K.S.A. 53-5a22.
Five Kansas steps, stamp first
- Buy your stamp
- Get the $12,000 bond
- Take the oath before a notary
- Upload and pay $25
- Wait for active status
Source: Notary Public Appointment Form NO; Notary, Kansas Secretary of State.
Kansas costs
| Item | Amount |
|---|---|
| Application | $25 New or renewal, per the Secretary of State's notary page and Form NO. |
| $12,000 bond premium | Set by surety For applications filed after January 1, 2022. |
| Stamp or seal | Vendor price Bought before you apply. |
| Journal | Vendor price Required since January 1, 2022. |
| RON training and test | $0 Optional; from the Secretary of State. |
| RON registration | $20 Optional, filed on Form NC. |
A Kansas commission costs $25 in state fees. The bond premium, stamp and journal are bought from vendors.
Source: Notary, Kansas Secretary of State; Notary Public Appointment Form NO.
Term: Four years, with every step repeated
A Kansas commission lasts four years, with dates set by the Secretary of State (53-5a22(f)). Renewal repeats every application step and can't be filed earlier than 90 days before expiration.
Source: K.S.A. 53-5a22; Notary, Kansas Secretary of State.
Our full guide to a Kansas notary commission
Certificate wording: Kansas notarial certificate wording, from the official sources.
General information from official Kansas sources, checked November 2026. Not legal advice. Confirm current requirements with the Kansas Secretary of State. MCC Solutions is not affiliated with the State of Kansas.
Serving papers in Kansas
Process server rules in Kansas
Process server rules vary by state, and sometimes by county or city. Some places license or register process servers, some require a court appointment, and some have no separate requirement. You must meet Kansas's rules for any papers you serve, and we ask about it when you apply. Kansas's court rules and official court website are the place to confirm what applies. We can't give legal advice.
For a sense of how it works there, in small claims cases (Small claims, district court), the pages we checked describe service this way: “Kansas sheriff ($15), out-of-state sheriff, private process server or certified mail.” Rules for other case types differ.
Source: Kansas Judicial Council: Procedures for Small Claims Cases, Plaintiff Instructions (rev. 10/2025); Kansas Statutes: K.S.A. 61-2703.
Kansas contractor questions
Do I need a Kansas notary commission?
For notary and loan signing jobs in Kansas, yes: a commission from the Kansas Secretary of State with at least 60 days left and E&O insurance of at least $100,000; loan signings also need a current NNA certification. Court runs and serves don't need a commission.
Do I need a license to serve papers in Kansas?
It depends on Kansas's rules and sometimes your county's. You are responsible for meeting them; check Kansas's court rules. We don't give legal advice.
How much work is there in Kansas?
We can't say, and we don't promise any. Offers depend on client requests near your ZIP. There is no guarantee of jobs.
Am I an employee?
No, you work as an independent contractor, choosing every job and free to counter any offer.
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