Q: How can I contact the Governor?

You may contact the Governor via mail:
Office of the Governor
Capitol
300 SW 10th Ave., Ste. 212S

Topeka, KS 66612-1590

By phone:
Voice: 1-877-KSWORKS (1-877-579-6757)
Local: 785-296-3232

For the Hearing Impaired: 1-800-766-3777

Or you may email the governor by visiting our contact page.

Q: How can I request the Governor for an appearance?

To request an appearance from the governor, please send your written request to:

Office of the Governor
Capitol
300 SW 10th Ave., Ste. 245N
Topeka, KS 66612-1592

Be sure to include date of the event, location, and contact person. You may also submit your request online.

Q: Does the Governor have a toll-free phone number?

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Q: What are the responsibilities of the Governor?

As the state's Chief Executive, the governor represents all the people and is responsible for safeguarding the public interest. The governor is responsible for establishing goals for the state and to provide state government and the people with leadership, direction and vision.

Q: How can I apply to be appointed to a state board or commission?

Governor Parkinson is looking for the most talented people possible to fill every position in State government.  If you would like to apply, please complete the online Appointment Questionnaire.
For a list of boards and commissions and upcoming expirations, click here.

If you have any questions, please call the appointments office at 785-296-4052.

Q: How do I apply for a state job?

Contact the Kansas Department of Administration, Division of Personnel Services at 785-296-4278 or visit Kansas Civil Service Jobs website at jobs.ks.gov.

Q: How can I find phone numbers and addresses of state agencies?

Visit http://www.da.ks.gov/phonebook/ or call Constituent Services at 1-877-579-6757. You may also view an agency or association listing at www.kansas.gov.

Q: How can I find out about food stamps, Medicaid and other state assistance programs?

Contact the Kansas Department of Social and Rehabilitation Services at 785-296-4687 or visit their Web site www.srskansas.org.

Q: How can I find out about applying for Healthwave or Medicaid?

The Kansas Health Policy Authority provides information regarding Healthwave and Medicaid. 
Contact KHPA at 785-296-3981 or visit their website  www.khpa.ks.gov.

Q: Who can I speak with about state tax issues/problems?

A:You may contact the Department of Revenue tax division at 785-296-3909.

Q: Who can I contact if I am having problems with my driver's license or car title?

The State Department of Motor Vehicles can be reached Tuesday through Thursday from 8:00 a.m. to 
5:00 p.m. at 785-296-3041 or online at www.ksrevenue.org/vehicle.htm.

Q: Who should I call about a consumer complaint?

The Attorney General's Office provides a toll-free consumer protection line. The number is 1-800-432-2310. You can also fill out a complaint online and mail it in from the Attorney General's web site: www.ksag.org/Divisions/Consumer/main.htm.

Q: How can I get a copy of my birth certificate?

Information regarding birth certificates is available through the office of Vital Statistics. Call 785-296-1400 for information or visit the Vital Statistics Web site at www.kdheks.gov/vital/.

Q: Where can I read the Kansas Constitution?

The Kansas Constitution is available online through Blue Skyways of the Kansas State Library: http://www.kslib.info/constitution.

Q: Is there a Web site where I can search for Kansas statutes?

http://www.kslegislature.org/legsrv-legisportal/index.do.

Q: How can I find out the status of a bill pending before the legislature?

You can track the status of a bill before either the Kansas House of Representatives or the Kansas Senate by going to http://www.kslegislature.org.

Q: How can I contact my legislators?

The names and addresses of your legislators can be obtained through the office of your local county clerk or through the online Kansas Legislator Directory. Names and contact information are also available at the Kansas Legislative Services Web site: www.kslegislature.org.

Q: Who are my representatives in Washington, D.C., and how can I contact them?

There are two U.S. Senators from Kansas.

Senator Pat Roberts
302 Hart Senate Office Building
Washington, D.C. 20510-3514
202-224-4774 
www.roberts.senate.gov

Senator Sam Brownback 

303 Hart Senate Office Building 

Washington, D.C. 20510-1604 

202-224-6521 

www.brownback.senate.gov

There are four Representatives from Kansas.
Contact your county clerk or use the online Kansas Legislator Directory to see which one represents the district you live in.

Congressman Dennis Moore 

431 Cannon House Office Bldg 

Washington, D.C. 20515-1603 

202-225-2865  

www.moore.house.gov

Congressman Jerry Moran 

1519 Longworth House Office Bldg 

Washington, D.C. 20515-1601 

202-225-2715 

www.jerrymoran.house.gov

Congresswoman Lynn Jenkins 

130 Cannon House Office Bldg
Washington, D.C. 20515 

202-225-6601 

www.lynnjenkins.house.gov

Congressman Todd Tiahrt 

401 Cannon House Office Bldg  

Washington, D.C. 20515-1604
202-225-6216 

www.house.gov/tiahrt

Q: How do I register to vote?

Applications to register to vote are available with your county election officer or can be found online at the Secretary of State's Web site at www.kssos.org. Simply fill out the application and mail it to your county election office. Your county election officer will mail you a notice when your application has been processed. You may also register to vote at your local Department of Motor Vehicles.

Q: Where can I find state wide and county election results?

Statewide and county election results can be found at the Secretary of State's Web site www.kssos.org or by calling 785-296-4561.

Q: How can I become a Notary Public?

To request a Kansas Notary Public Application and signature card, contact:

Kansas Secretary of State
 Ron Thornburgh

Memorial Hall, 1st Floor

120 S.W. 10th Avenue
Topeka, KS 66612-1594

785-296-2239

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www.kssos.org

Q: How do I register a company name?

You can reserve a company name, or reserve a business online at the KS Business Center. You may also contact the Secretary of State's office at 785-296-4564, or visit the Secretary of State's Web site at www.kssos.org.

Q: How can I get a state flag?

Flags are available for a fee from the Secretary of State's Office, 785-296-4557 or visit their Web site at www.kssos.org.