1. Complete application arrives at KDA (including the application, fingerprint card, waiver, supporting documentation and applicable fees).
2. Fingerprint cards and waivers are sent to the Kansas Bureau of Investigation to begin the state and national criminal history check. The check is expected to take two to three weeks upon the receipt of the fingerprint card and waiver by KDA.
- If an illegible fingerprint card is submitted for an individual, the illegible card will be sent back to KDA and the individual who submitted the illegible fingerprint card must submit a new and legible card and a new waiver. Illegible fingerprint cards will greatly slow the process; click here for a list of the most common reasons fingerprint cards are returned.
3. Applications are reviewed by administrative staff at KDA to ensure each meets all program requirements.
4. If the Secretary of Agriculture approves the application, the applicant will be provided with a conditional approval notice and will be required to send the applicable license fee.
5. Your license fee is due within 15 days of being notified of your conditional approval. If you do not pay the license fee within 15 days, your conditional approval will be terminated, and requested licenses will not be issued.
6. Once your license fee is received, your license will be issued.
7. See How to File Reports for additional dates that apply to licensed participants of the Program.
Watch your email! The primary method of communication throughout this process will be via email. Please report any communication that seems fraudulent to KDA. Your security and privacy are very important to us.
License applications and documentation submitted to KDA are subject to public disclosure pursuant to the Kansas Open Records Act. You must maintain a copy of your completed License Application, all documents, and, if applicable, the mailing receipt and tracking number for your records. Record retention is required by regulation.