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Public Records Fee in Kansas

In Kansas, the public records fee is governed by a statute that provides the legal basis for how agencies may charge for providing access to records. The controlling authority is K.S.A. 45-219, which establishes the permissible costs an agency can impose when fulfilling a request for public records. This statute sets out the general rule for determining the fee, including any applicable limitations or exceptions specified in the law. For the exact statutory language and any specific factors or formulas the legislature has prescribed, the official source is the Kansas Revisor of Statutes at the link provided. A worked example showing how the fee is calculated under this rule appears below. To estimate the fee for your own request, use the calculator.

Governing authority

In Kansas, the public records fee rule is set by K.S.A. 45-219. The verified packet cites K.S.A. 45-219 (https://ksrevisor.gov/statutes/chapters/ch45/045_002_0019.html).

Kansas public records fee: governed by K.S.A. 45-219. The verified packet cites K.S.A. 45-219 (https://ksrevisor.gov/statutes/chapters/ch45/045_002_0019.html).

Estimate your own result: every situation has exceptions that can change the outcome. Use the public records fee calculator to estimate your specific figure.

This page provides general legal information and calculation tools, not legal advice. DocketMath is not a law firm and does not provide legal representation, and using this site does not create an attorney-client relationship. Laws change and exceptions apply, so deadlines and amounts specific to your situation should be confirmed with a licensed attorney in your jurisdiction.