Kobach puts records access online

TOPEKA, Kan. (AP) — Secretary of State Kris Kobach says his office has completed work to make business records filed in Kansas available online.

Kobach said Monday that more than 2 million records are now available for review by the public, attorneys, businesses and the media. He said the process to improve access was started under his predecessor Ron Thornburgh.

Businesses based in Kansas must file annual reports with the secretary of state's office. Companies and nonprofit groups also must file their articles of incorporation and register an agent with the office.

Many lending transactions also require creditors to file a statement with the secretary of state, who then maintains a database of the personal property used to back loans.

Kobach also created an online portal for civics education.

To see the business filing center online, click here.