K.S.A. 12-522

Upon the passage and publication of any annexation ordinance authorized under this act, the city clerk shall file a certified copy of such ordinance with the county clerk, the register of deeds, and the county election commissioner, if any, of the county or counties in which such city is located. No fee shall be charged for such filings, and the register of deeds shall file, but not record, the certified copies of such ordinances filed with him or her.