Records Retention and Disposition Schedules

Records Retention Schedules are the listings of each record series generated by state and local government that have been addressed. They include descriptors such as record series title, description, retention, disposition, restrictions, and date approved by State Records Board. Compliance with these retention schedules is mandatory for state agencies and county governments, although not for other local government such as cities or townships. The general schedule includes records common to all agencies, while the agency-specific schedule is a customized schedule addressing a single agency's or office's records.

Each available agency-specific schedule can be obtained from the agency's records officer or from the Kansas Historical Society's Library/Archives records management section. Agency schedules are also available via the search query below, or browse by agency or functional area.

Local/County	Agency Name:
	Keyword:
	K.A.R. Number:
	Series ID:

Modifications and Additions

Because records reflect activities that are constantly changing, the retention requirements for them sometimes require revision as well. Consequently, records retention and disposition schedules, including this general one, often need modification or additions in order to be realistic and effective. Furthermore, because state government is so large, it is impractical to consult with every agency or major division regarding specific schedule entries. There may be some retention periods and disposition requirements within this schedule that fail to account for all relevant factors and there may be some important common record series not addressed here which need to be added. The State Historical Society's Records Management Section and the State Records Board welcome all comments and suggestions concerned with improvement of the general schedule through modifications and additions.