Series 65 / IAR Registration · Kansas
Series 65 in Kansas: Registration Requirements
Everything you need to register as an Investment Adviser Representative (IAR) in Kansas: which exam qualifies, fees, financial requirements, and whether your professional
designation can waive the Series 65. New to the exam? Start with what the Series 65 actually covers or our step-by-step IAR registration guide.
Credential Waivers in Kansas
Kansas waives the Series 65 exam for IAR applicants who hold one of the following credentials in good standing:
- CFP
- CFA
- ChFC
- PFS
- CIC
Kansas grants the standard NASAA exam waiver for IARs holding a CFP, CFA, ChFC, PFS, or CIC in good standing.
See our full guide to Series 65 exam waivers (CFP, CFA, ChFC, PFS, CIC) for the credential-by-credential rules and how to file.
Kansas IAR Registration at a Glance
- Qualifying Exam
- Series 65 or Series 66 (with Series 7)
- Registration Fee
- $60
- Annual Renewal
- $60
- Continuing Education
- Not currently required
- Surety Bond firm-level
- Not required
- Net Worth Requirement firm-level
- Not required
- Filing Method
- IARD
- De Minimis Exemption
- Up to 5 clients / 12 mo
- State vs SEC AUM Threshold firm-level
- $100M ($100M federal default)
- Prior-Registration Reciprocity
- 2-year window from prior IAR registration
IARD Renewal Window
IAR registration in Kansas is renewed annually through the IARD system on the same cycle every state uses:
- Early November: Preliminary renewal statements post on FINRA Gateway.
- Early December: Preliminary statement payment deadline (early December each year; submit a few days before to allow processing).
- January 1: Registrations not funded by the December deadline are terminated for the new year.
- Early January: Final renewal statements post, reflecting any post-deadline changes.
- Late January: Final statement payment deadline.
Exact 2026/2027 dates are published in the annual IARD Renewal Bulletin. Verify current dates at iard.com/renewal-program.
What's Specific to Kansas
- The Office of the Kansas Securities Commissioner moved under the Kansas Department of Insurance and has aggressively reduced fees (full moratoriums in FY 2022 and FY 2023, plus 50% reductions in FY 2024 and FY 2025).
- Statutory IAR registration and renewal fee is $60 (K.A.R. 81-14-2), though discounts have applied recently (verify current FY 2026 amount with KSC before filing).
- Kansas has not adopted the NASAA IAR CE Model Rule.
- Filings flow through IARD per Kansas Uniform Securities Act (K.S.A. 17-12a,410).
Last verified: 2026-05-05
Which exam do I need for IAR registration in Kansas?
Kansas accepts the Series 65 or Series 66 (with Series 7). Kansas also waives the exam for holders of these credentials in good standing: CFP, CFA, ChFC, PFS, CIC.
Does Kansas waive the Series 65 for CFP holders?
Yes. Kansas waives the Series 65 for active CFP holders in good standing. Kansas grants the standard NASAA exam waiver for IARs holding a CFP, CFA, ChFC, PFS, or CIC in good standing.
What does it cost to register as an IAR in Kansas?
Kansas's IAR registration fee is $60 with a renewal fee of $60. Additional IARD system fees apply at the federal level. Annual renewal runs through IARD: preliminary statements post in early November, payment is due in early December, and final statements are reconciled in late January.
Does Kansas require continuing education for IARs?
Kansas has not adopted the NASAA IAR CE model rule. IARs registered only in Kansas have no state-level CE obligation. IARs also registered in adopting states must follow the most stringent CE requirement among them.
How many Kansas clients can an out-of-state adviser have without registering?
Up to 5 Kansas clients in any rolling 12-month period, provided the adviser has no place of business in Kansas. Kansas follows the NSMIA federal standard: an out-of-state adviser without a place of business in Kansas and fewer than six clients who are residents in the previous 12 months is exempt from registration.
Does prior registration in another state qualify me for Kansas's exam waiver?
Yes. Kansas exempts applicants who have been actively registered as an IAR in another U.S. jurisdiction within the past 2 years. The reciprocity does not apply if your registration has lapsed beyond that window.
When does an IA firm based in Kansas have to register with the SEC instead of the state?
Kansas follows the standard federal "mid-sized adviser" rule: state-registered up to $100M RAUM, must register with the SEC at $110M, and may stay state-registered until dropping below $90M after SEC registration.
Sources & Verification
This page was last verified on 2026-05-05. Fees, CE, and waiver rules change. Always confirm with the regulator before relying on these figures for an actual filing.
- Office of the Kansas Securities Commissioner (Kansas Department of Insurance): https://www.ksc.ks.gov/
- NASAA (exam waivers, IAR CE model rule, and state IA registration index): nasaa.org/industry-resources/investment-advisers
- IARD (annual renewal program and bulletin): iard.com/renewal-program