Questions concerning 2024 self-reported activities should be sent to the Kansas Register of Deeds Association Education Committee.
Certification is achieved by completing 36 hours of professional development activity. Hours may be accumulated through participation in the following:
The above certification requirements are effective starting in 2022.
The Register of Deeds School (24 hours) is required for certification. The remaining 12 hours may be obtained through programming offered through a combination of Kansas State University, Kansas Register of Deeds Association, or other programming approved by the Kansas Register of Deeds Association and self-reported. Programs provided by organizations not on this list must be submitted to the Kansas Register of Deeds Association Education Committee for approval before submitting the self-report form. Forms must be submitted within 90 days of the date the activity occurred.
The 36 hours required for certification do not need to be completed in a single year. Registers of Deeds may accumulate hours over multiple years to reach 36 hours. Recertification hours must be earned in the same calendar year (see below).
Anyone taking office between Register of Deeds School offerings can begin earning hours with other opportunities. However, the next Register of Deeds School will be required to earn the Certified Register of Deeds plaque.
Questions concerning 2024 self-reported activities should be sent to the Kansas Register of Deeds Association Education Committee.
The Kansas Register of Deeds Association recognizes the need for continuing professional development. Recertification is offered for those who have already accomplished the initial certification either as a register or deputy register. Recertification is achieved by completing six (6) hours or more of professional development activity per calendar year. These hours may be obtained from programming offered through Kansas State University, the Kansas Register of Deeds Association, or other approved associations. A list of approved associations is available for your reference.
Self-report forms must be submitted within 90 days of the date the activity occurred.
The above recertification requirements are effective starting in 2022.
The Kansas Register of Deeds Certification Program was designed to provide professional development opportunities solely for registers of deeds in Kansas. However, deputy registers of deeds may participate if they have the written approval of their local register. Written approval must be submitted before credit will be applied toward certification. Deputies may complete the same coursework, with the same requirements, including attending a Register of Deeds School, and will be issued a certificate as a “Certified Deputy Register of Deed.” If a deputy register is later elected as the register, they must complete the one-year recertification requirement at the bronze level or higher to receive certification as a register and receive a plaque.
It is the responsibility of the individual seeking certification or recertification to notify Kansas State University of a change in status from deputy register to register.
Questions regarding certification records maintained at Kansas State University should be directed to the individuals listed below.
Self-reports, certification record/status:
Dana Flynn
Noncredit Program Specialist
mefford@k-state.edu
Programming and certification requirements:
Debbie Hagenmaier
Interim Director, Program Development and Management
debbieh@k-state.edu