The process of changing a registered agent is one of the simplest business maintenance tasks you can do. You hire a new registered agent, file a Change of Registered Agent form with the state where the business is registered, and then cancel service with the old registered agent. Businesses can change registered agents at any time. Most states do, however, require a filing fee for the Change of Registered Agent form. See the specific state tables below for exact fees and processes in each state.
To change registered agents in Alabama, a business must complete the following:
In Alabama, you must complete the Change of Registered Agent form. The form requires you to list the business entity ID number (can be found with a business name search), company name and address, current registered agent name and address, and your new Alabama registered agent name and address and copy of the registered agent's signature.
The filing fee for the Alabama Change of Agent form is $25; however, it may take the Alabama Secretary of State up to six months to complete the filing if you don't pay the expedite fee of $100.
Fastest Way to File: Alabama requires you to file the Change of Agent form either in person or by mail. In person is definitely the fastest way to file, but if you're unable to file in person, file by mail and pay the $100 expedite fee to change your Alabama registered agent in three business days.
| Entity Type | Change of Agent Form | Change of Agent Fee |
|---|---|---|
| LLC | Alabama Change of Agent | $25 $100 expedite fee for 3 day filing |
| Corporation | Same as LLC | $25 $100 expedite fee for 3 day filing |
To change registered agents in Alaska:
Select the Alaska Change of Registered Agent form for your business entity type. The form requires you to list the business name, Alaska entity number (can be found with a business name search), current registered agent name and address, and the new Alaska registered agent name.
The filing fee to change your Alaska registered agent is $25. Processing takes 10-15 business days.
Fastest Way to File: Alaska requires you to file the Statement of Change form by mail, fax, or in person. There is no expedited processing option, so if you are in a hurry we recommend filing by mail or fax to cut out mail time.
| Entity Type | Change of Agent Form | Change of Agent Fee |
|---|---|---|
| LLC | Domestic LLC Statement of Change of Agent | $25 |
| Corporation | Domestic Corporation Statement of Change of Agent | $25 |
To change registered agents in Arkansas, a business must complete the following:
File a Notice of Change of Registered Agent form with the AR Secretary of State. The form requires you to list the business name, current registered agent name and address, and the new Arkansas registered agent name.
There is no filing fee to change your Arkansas registered agent. Normal processing (by mail) takes 2 business days.
Fastest Way to File: Arkansas requires you to file the Notice of Change form by mail, online, or in person. Online filings take about 24 hours. In person filings are processed immediately.
| Entity Type | Change of Agent Form | Change of Agent Fee |
|---|---|---|
| LLC | Notice of Change of Registered Agent Information | Free |
| Corporation | Notice of Change of Registered Agent Information | Free |
To change the Arizona statutory agent, a business must complete the following:
File a Change Statutory Agent form, a Statutory Agent Acceptance form, and a Cover Sheet with the AZ Corporation Commission. The change of agent form requires you to list the business name, AZ file number, business address, current registered agent name and address, and the new Arizona registered agent name, address, and signature
There is no filing fee to change an Arizona corporation’s statutory agent. Arizona LLCs must pay $5 to change the statutory agent.
Fastest Way to File: You may file the change of agent form by mail, fax, or in person. Normal processing takes about 20 business days. Expedited filings are completed in 2-3 days for a $35 fee.
| Entity Type | Change of Agent Form | Change of Agent Fee |
|---|---|---|
| LLC | LLC Statement of Change of Statutory Agent Form | $5 |
| Corporation | Corporation Statement of Change of Statutory Agent Form | Free |
To change the California registered agent, a business must complete the following:
File a Statement of Information form with the California Secretary of State. The Statement of Information form requires you to list the business name, CA corporate number, business address, current registered agent name and address, and the new California registered agent name and signature
If you file a statement of information during the mandatory filing period, you must pay the fee. If you are filing outside the mandatory period for the purpose of changing the registered agent only, the fee is waived.
Fastest Way to File: California corporations and LLCs may file the Statement of Information by mail or in person. Normal processing takes a few weeks. Corporations have the option to file online. Online processing takes about a day.
| Entity Type | Change of Agent Form | Change of Agent Fee |
|---|---|---|
| LLC | LLC Statement of Information Form | $20 |
| Corporation | Corporation Statement of Information Form | $25 |
To change the Colorado registered agent, a business must complete the following:
File a Statement of Change Changing the Registered Agent Information with the Colorado Secretary of State. You can look up your business using the business name or ID number.
Fastest Way to File: Colorado Secretary of State requires online filing of the change of registered agent. Online filings are processed immediately.
| Entity Type | Change of Agent Form | Change of Agent Fee |
|---|---|---|
| LLC | Change Registered Agent Online | $10 |
| Corporation | Change Registered Agent Online | $10 |
To change the Connecticut registered agent, a business must complete the following:
File a Change of Agent form with the Connecticut Secretary of State. The change form requires you to list the business name, filer contact info, and the new Connecticut registered agent name and signature.
You may file by mail, fax, or in person. Include a Fax Filing Service Request form if applicable and the $50 filing fee.
Fastest Way to File:Pay and additional $50 for expedited processing.
| Entity Type | Change of Agent Form | Change of Agent Fee |
|---|---|---|
| LLC | Domestic Change of Agent | $50 |
| Corporation | Domestic Change of Agent | $50 |
To change the DC registered agent, a business must complete the following:
File Form RA-3 Statement of Change of Registered agent with the DCRA. The form is part of the Registered Agent Combined Form. The statement of change requires you to list the business name, the old DC registered agent/address, and the new DC registered agent/address.
Submit the statement of change form by mail or in person. Include the $50 filing fee.
Fastest Way to File: Walk-in filings are processed while you wait if you pay the expedited handling fee.
| Entity Type | Change of Agent Form | Change of Agent Fee |
|---|---|---|
| LLC | Registered Agent Combined Form | $50 |
| Corporation | Registered Agent Combined Form | $50 |
To change the Delaware registered agent, a business must complete the following:
File a Certificate of Change of Registered Agent Form with the Delaware Division of Corporations. Delaware provides different forms for each entity type. The certificate of change requires you to list the business name and the new Delaware registered agent/address.
Submit the certificate of change form by mail, fax, or in person. Include the Filing Cover Memo and $50 filing fee.
Fastest Way to File: Expedited processing options are available for an additional fee.
| Entity Type | Change of Agent Form | Change of Agent Fee |
|---|---|---|
| LLC | Domestic LLC Certificate of Amendment Changing Only the Registered Agent/Office Foreign LLC Certificate of Amendment Changing Only the Registered Agent/Office |
$50 |
| Corporation | Domestic Corporation Certificate of Change of Registered Agent/Office Foreign Corporation Certificate of Change of Registered Agent/Office |
$50 |
To change the Florida registered agent, a business must complete the following:
File a Statement of Change of Registered Office or Registered Agent or Both Form with the Florida Division of Corporations. The statement of change requires that you list the business name, principal/mailing address, date of registration in Florida, document number, current Florida registered agent/address, new Florida registered agent/address and the new registered agent’s signature.
Submit the statement of change form by mail or in person. Include the attached Cover Letter and the filing fee.
Fastest Way to File: Same day processing is available for walk in filings. Mailed change of agent forms take about a week to process.
| Entity Type | Change of Agent Form | Change of Agent Fee |
|---|---|---|
| LLC | Statement of Change of Registered Agent/Office | $25 |
| Corporation | Statement of Change of Registered Agent/Office | $35 |
To change the Georgia registered agent, a business must complete the following:
File an Annual Registration with the Georgia Secretary of State. You will need to know your business name or control number and new Georgia registered agent name/address. You may also update other information when filing the registration.
You may submit the annual registration online. You will also have the option to print the registration and mail or deliver it to the Secretary of State.
Fastest Way to File: Online filings are processed within a day.
| Entity Type | Change of Agent Form | Change of Agent Fee |
|---|---|---|
| LLC | Annual Registration | $50 |
| Corporation | Annual Registration | $50 |
To change the Hawaii registered agent, a business must complete the following:
File a Statement of Change of Registered Agent by Entity with the Hawaii Business Registration Division. You will need to state your business entity type, business name, where the business was formed, current registered agent name/address, and new Hawaii registered agent name/address.
You can file the statement of change by mail, fax, email, in person, or online.
Fastest Way to File: You can pay an additional $25 for 1-3 day processing.
| Entity Type | Change of Agent Form | Change of Agent Fee |
|---|---|---|
| LLC | Statement of Change of Registered Agent by Entity | $25 |
| Corporation | Statement of Change of Registered Agent by Entity | $25 |
To change the Iowa registered agent, a business must complete the following:
File a Statement of Change of Registered Office and/or Registered Agent with the Iowa Secretary of State. You will need to include your business name, current registered agent name/address, and new Iowa registered agent name/address and signature.
You can file the statement of change mail, fax, or in person.
Fastest Way to File: If you file in person, the state will process your documents while you wait. Normal processing takes 1-3 days.
| Entity Type | Change of Agent Form | Change of Agent Fee |
|---|---|---|
| LLC | Statement of Change of Registered Office and/or Registered Agent | Free |
| Corporation | Statement of Change of Registered Office and/or Registered Agent | Free |
To change the Idaho registered agent, a business must complete the following:
File a Statement of Change of Registered Office, Registered Agent, or Both form with the Idaho Secretary of State. The form must include your business entity name, current registered agent name/address, new Idaho registered agent name/address and new registered agent signature.
You can file the statement of change mail, fax, or in person. Normal processing takes about a week.
Fastest Way to File: You may pay an additional $20 fee for 1 day expedited processing.
| Entity Type | Change of Agent Form | Change of Agent Fee |
|---|---|---|
| LLC | Statement of Change of Registered Agent, Registered Office, or Both | Free |
| Corporation | Statement of Change of Registered Agent, Registered Office, or Both | Free |
To change the Illinois registered agent, a business must complete the following:
File a Statement of Change of Registered Office and/or Registered Agent with the Illinois Secretary of State. You will need to state your business name, state where business was formed, current registered agent name/address, and new Illinois registered agent name/address.
You can file the statement of change mail, fax, in person or online. Normal processing takes 7-10 days. Expedited processing takes 24 hours.
Fastest Way to File:Online filings are expedited.
| Entity Type | Change of Agent Form | Change of Agent Fee |
|---|---|---|
| LLC | Statement of Change of Registered Agent and/or Registered Office | $25 by mail, fax, or in person. $75 online |
| Corporation | Statement of Change of Registered Office and/or Registered Agent | $25 by mail, fax, or in person. $75 online |
To change the Indiana registered agent, a business must complete the following:
File a Statement of Change of Registered Office and/or Registered Agent with the Indiana Secretary of State. You will need to state your business name, state where business was formed, current registered agent name/address, and new Indiana registered agent name/address.
You can file the statement of change by mail, in person or online. Processing takes 3-5 business days.
Fastest Way to File:In person filings are processed in about 24 hours.
| Entity Type | Change of Agent Form | Change of Agent Fee |
|---|---|---|
| LLC | Statement of Change of Registered Agent and/or Registered Office | Free |
| Corporation | Statement of Change of Registered Agent and/or Registered Office | Free |
To change the Kansas registered agent, a business must complete the following:
File a Statement of Change of Registered Office and/or Registered Agent with the Kansas Secretary of State. You will need to state your business entity ID number, business name, and new Kansas registered agent name/address.
Submit the statement of change by mail, fax in person or online. Normal processing takes 2-3 business days.
Fastest Way to File: Online filings are processed immediately.
| Entity Type | Change of Agent Form | Change of Agent Fee |
|---|---|---|
| LLC | Change of Registered Office or Agent | $35 by mail, fax, or in person. $30 online |
| Corporation | Change of Registered Office or Agent | $35 by mail, fax, or in person. $30 online |
To change the Kentucky registered agent, a business must complete the following:
File a Statement of Change of Registered Office and/or Registered Agent with the Kentucky Secretary of State. You will need to state your business name, old Kentucky registered agent name/address, and new Kentucky registered agent name/address and signature.
Submit the statement of change by mail, in person, or online.
Fastest Way to File: Filings are usually completed the day they are submitted. Some filings may take up to 3 days to process. KY Secretary of State does not offer expedited services.
| Entity Type | Change of Agent Form | Change of Agent Fee |
|---|---|---|
| LLC | Change of Registered Office or Agent | $10 |
| Corporation | Change of Registered Office or Agent | $10 |
To change the Louisiana registered agent, a business must complete the following:
File a Statement of Change of Registered Office and/or Registered Agent with the Louisiana Secretary of State. The form requires your business name, old Louisiana registered agent name/address, and new Louisiana registered agent name/address and signature.
Submit the statement of change by mail, fax, in person, or online.
Fastest Way to File: In person filings may be completed while you wait for an additional $50 fee or in 24 hours for an additional $30 fee. Online filings take 24 hours.
| Entity Type | Change of Agent Form | Change of Agent Fee |
|---|---|---|
| LLC | Louisiana LLC – Notice of Change of Registered Office or Agent Foreign Statement of Change of Registered Office or Agent in LA |
$25 |
| Corporation | Statement of Change – Louisiana Corporation Foreign Statement of Change of Registered Office or Agent in LA |
$25 |
To change the Massachusetts registered agent, a business must complete the following:
File a Change of Registered Agent or Registered Office with the Massachusetts Secretary of the Commonwealth. The form requires your business name, old Massachusetts registered agent name/address, and new Massachusetts registered agent name/address.
Submit the statement of change by mail, fax, in person, or online.
Fastest Way to File: Online filings are processed almost instantly.
| Entity Type | Change of Agent Form | Change of Agent Fee |
|---|---|---|
| LLC | Statement of Change of Resident Agent/Office | $25 by mail, fax, or in person Free online |
| Corporation | Statement of Change of Registered Agent/Office | $25 by mail, fax, or in person Free online |
To change the Maryland registered agent, a business must complete the following:
File a Notice of Change of Resident Agent or Office with the Maryland State Department of Assessment and Taxation. The form requires your business name, state where business was formed, old Maryland registered agent name/address, and new Maryland registered agent name/address and signature.
Submit the notice of change by mail, fax, or in person. Normal processing takes at least two months. If you fax or hand deliver your documents they are automatically expedited and completed in 7 days.
Fastest Way to File: Pay $50 for expedited processing.
| Entity Type | Change of Agent Form | Change of Agent Fee |
|---|---|---|
| LLC | Notice of Change of Name of or Address of Resident Agent | $25 by mail $75 by fax or in person |
| Corporation | Notice of Change of Name of or Address of Resident Agent | $25 by mail $75 by fax or in person |
To change the Maine commercial clerk (registered agent), a business must complete the following:
File a Statement of Appointment or Change of Commercial Clerk Office with the Maine Secretary of State. The form you use will depend on your business type and whether you are changing to a commercial or noncommercial registered agent/clerk. The form requires your business name, state where business was formed, old Maine registered agent name/address, and new Maine registered agent name/address. If you are appointing a commercial clerk you will need to provide the clerk’s CRA public number.
Submit the statement of change by mail or in person. Normal processing takes 5-10 days.
Fastest Way to File:You may pay an additional $50 for 24 hour processing or $100 for immediate processing.
TopTo change the Michigan registered agent, a business must complete the following:
File a Certificate of Change of Registered Agent/Office with the Michigan Department of Licensing and Regulatory Affairs. The change of agent form requires your business name, Michigan ID number, old Michigan registered agent name/address, and new Michigan registered agent name/address.
Submit the statement of change by mail or in person. Fax and email filings are available if you have set up a prepaid account with LARA. Normal processing takes 3-5 days.
Fastest Way to File:You may pay an additional fee for expedited processing.
| Entity Type | Change of Agent Form | Change of Agent Fee |
|---|---|---|
| LLC | Certificate of Change of Registered Office and/or Change of Resident Agent | $5 |
| Corporation | Certificate of Change of Registered Office and/or Change of Resident Agent | $5 |
To change the Minnesota registered agent, a business must complete the following:
File a Notice of Change of Registered Agent/Office with the Minnesota Secretary of State. The change of agent form requires your business name, contact info, and new Minnesota registered agent name/address.
Submit the statement of change by mail, in person, or online. Mailed documents take about a week to process.
Fastest Way to File:In person and online filings are expedited. These filings are completed the same day.
| Entity Type | Change of Agent Form | Change of Agent Fee |
|---|---|---|
| LLC | Notice of Change of Registered Office/Registered Agent | Domestic and Foreign LLCs: $35 by mail $55 in person or online |
| Corporation | Notice of Change of Registered Office/Registered Agent | Domestic Corporations: $35 by mail $55 in person or online Foreign Corporations: $50 by mail $75 in person or online |
To change the Missouri registered agent, a business must complete the following:
File a Statement of Change of Registered Agent/Office with the Missouri Secretary of State. The change of agent form requires your business name, charter number, contact info, old registered agent name/address, and new Missouri registered agent name/address and signature.
Submit the statement of change by mail, fax, in person, or online. Paper filings take about 4-7 days to process.
Fastest Way to File:Online filings are completed in about a day.
| Entity Type | Change of Agent Form | Change of Agent Fee |
|---|---|---|
| LLC | Statement of Change of Registered Agent and/or Registered Office | $10 |
| Corporation | Statement of Change of Registered Agent and/or Registered Office | $10 |
To change the Mississippi registered agent, a business must complete the following:
Change your registered agent/office using the Mississippi Secretary of State online filing system.
Fastest Way to File:Online filings are completed within 24 hours.
| Entity Type | Change of Agent Form | Change of Agent Fee |
|---|---|---|
| LLC | >Change Registered Agent Online | $10 |
| Corporation | >Change Registered Agent Online | $10 |
To change the Montana registered agent, a business must complete the following:
File a Statement of Change of Registered Agent by Entity form with the Montana Secretary of State filing. The statement of change must include the business name and entity number, old registered agent name/address, new registered agent name/address, and contact info.
Submit the statement of change by mail, fax, or in person. Normal processing takes 10 days to process.
Fastest Way to File:You may pay $20 for 24 hour processing or $100 for 1 hour processing.
| Entity Type | Change of Agent Form | Change of Agent Fee |
|---|---|---|
| LLC | Statement of Change of Registered Agent by Entity | Free |
| Corporation | Statement of Change of Registered Agent by Entity | Free |
To change the North Carolina registered agent, a business must complete the following:
File a Statement of Change of Registered Agent form with the North Carolina Secretary of State filing. The statement of change must include the business name and entity type, old registered agent name/address, new registered agent name/address and signature.
Submit the statement of change form by mail, in person, or online. State processing takes 3-5 days.
Fastest Way to File:Expedited processing is available. Same day processing costs an additional $200. 24 hour processing costs an additional $100.
| Entity Type | Change of Agent Form | Change of Agent Fee |
|---|---|---|
| LLC | Statement of Change of Registered Office and/or Registered Agent | $5 |
| Corporation | Statement of Change of Registered Office and/or Registered Agent | $5 |
To change the North Dakota registered agent, a business must complete the following:
File a Commercial or Noncommercial Registered Agent/Office Statement of Change form with the North Dakota Secretary of State. The statement of change must include the business name, tax ID number, old registered agent name/address, new registered agent name/address and signature.
You can submit the change of agent form by mail, fax, or in person.
Fastest Way to File:The North Dakota Secretary of State takes about 30 days to process filings. They do not offer any expedited service options.
| Entity Type | Change of Agent Form | Change of Agent Fee |
|---|---|---|
| LLC | Commercial or Noncommercial Registered Agent/Office Statement of Change | $10 |
| Corporation | Commercial or Noncommercial Registered Agent/Office Statement of Change | $10 |
To change the Nebraska registered agent, a business must complete the following:
File a statement of change form with the Nebraska Secretary of State. The statement of change must include the business name, principal address, old registered agent name/address, and new registered agent name/address.
You can file the change by mail, in person, or online. Nebraska Secretary of State takes 2-3 days to process paper filings.
Fastest Way to File: Online filings are usually complete in 1-2 days.
| Entity Type | Change of Agent Form | Change of Agent Fee |
|---|---|---|
| LLC | Domestic Statement of Change of Registered Agent/Office/Address Foreign Statement of Change of Registered Agent/Office/Address |
$15 |
| Corporation | Domestic Change of Registered Agent and/or Office | $30 |
To change the New Hampshire registered agent, a business must complete the following:
File a statement of change form with the New Hampshire Secretary of State. The statement of change must include the business’s name, where it was formed, its old registered agent name/address, and new registered agent name/address.
You can file the statement of change by mail or in person.
Fastest Way to File: The New Hampshire Secretary of State takes 5-8 business days to process mailed filings. In person filings are usually processed in 3-5 business days.
| Entity Type | Change of Agent Form | Change of Agent Fee |
|---|---|---|
| LLC | Statement of Change of Registered Office or Agent or Both | $15 |
| Corporation | Statement of Change of Registered Office or Agent or Both | $15 |
To change the New Jersey registered agent, a business must complete the following:
Change the NJ registered agent with the New Jersey Division of Revenue online.
Fastest Way to File: When you make the change online, it will be reflected in the state's records the next business day.
| Entity Type | Change of Agent Form | Change of Agent Fee |
|---|---|---|
| LLC | Change Registered Agent Online | $25 |
| Corporation | Change Registered Agent Online | $25 |
To change the New Mexico registered agent, a business must complete the following:
File a Statement of Change of Registered Agent or Office or Both form with the New Mexico Secretary of State.There are separate forms for corporations and LLCs. The statement of change must include the business’s name, ID number, old registered agent name/address, and new registered agent name/address and signature.
You can file the statement of change by mail or in person.
Fastest Way to File: The New Mexico Secretary of State takes about 15 business days to process filings. You may pay an additional fee for same day or 2 day expedited processing.
| Entity Type | Change of Agent Form | Change of Agent Fee |
|---|---|---|
| LLC | Statement of Change of Registered Agent or Office or Both | $20 |
| Corporation | Statement of Change of Registered Office or Agent or Both | $25 |
To change the Nevada registered agent, a business must complete the following:
File a statement of change form with the Nevada Secretary of State. The statement of change must include the business’s name, entity file number, and new registered agent name/address/signature.
You can file the statement of change by mail, email, fax, or in person.
Fastest Way to File: The Nevada Secretary of State takes about 7 days to process filings. You may pay an expedited processing fee to have the change processed more quickly.
| Entity Type | Change of Agent Form | Change of Agent Fee |
|---|---|---|
| LLC | Statement of Change of Registered Agent by Represented Entity | $60 |
| Corporation | Statement of Change of Registered Agent by Represented Entity | $60 |
To change the New York registered agent, a business must complete the following:
File a Certificate of Change form with the New York Department of State. The certificate of change must include the business’s name, date of incorporation/registration, and new registered agent name/address/signature.
You can file the certificate of change by mail, fax, or in person.
Fastest Way to File: The New York Secretary of State takes 7 business days to process filings. Expedited processing is available.
| Entity Type | Change of Agent Form | Change of Agent Fee |
|---|---|---|
| LLC | Domestic Certificate of Change | $30 |
| Corporation | Domestic Certificate of Change | $30 |
To change the Ohio statutory (registered) agent, a business must complete the following:
File a Statutory Agent Update form with the Ohio Secretary of State. The statutory agent update must include the business’s name, charter or registration number, current registered agent and new registered agent name/address/signature.
You can file the update form by mail, fax, or in person.
Fastest Way to File: The Ohio Secretary of State takes about 5 business days to process filings. Filing in person and paying for expedited handling is fastest.
| Entity Type | Change of Agent Form | Change of Agent Fee |
|---|---|---|
| LLC | Statutory Agent Update | $25 |
| Corporation | Statutory Agent Update | $25 |
To change the Oklahoma registered agent, a business must complete the following:
File a Change or Designation of Registered Agent form with the Oklahoma Secretary of State. The form must include the business’s name and new registered agent name/address.
You can file the change form by mail, in person or online.
Fastest Way to File: The Oklahoma Secretary of State takes about a week to process most filings. Online filings take about a day. In person filings are processed while you wait.
| Entity Type | Change of Agent Form | Change of Agent Fee |
|---|---|---|
| LLC | Domestic Change or Designation of Registered Agent and/or Registered Office Foreign Change or Designation of Registered Agent and/or Registered Office |
$25 |
| Corporation | Domestic Change or Designation of Registered Agent and/or Registered Office Foreign Change or Designation of Registered Agent and/or Registered Office |
$25 |
To change the Oregon registered agent, a business must complete the following:
Submit a Corporation/LLC Information Change form with the Oregon Secretary of State. This form may be used to change additional business info, but if you are only changing registered agents, you just need to list the entity number and type, business name, and new agent/address.
You can file the information change form by mail, fax, or in person. Normal processing takes about a week.
Fastest Way to File: In person or express mail filings are processed while you wait.
| Entity Type | Change of Agent Form | Change of Agent Fee |
|---|---|---|
| LLC | Corporation/Limited Liability Company - Information Change | Free |
| Corporation | Corporation/Limited Liability Company - Information Change | Free |
To change the Pennsylvania registered agent (also called a Commercial Registered Office Provider, or CROP) a business must complete the following:
Submit a Change of Registered Office form to the Pennsylvania Department of State. This form includes the business name, old agent/address, and new agent/address.
You can file the change of office form by mail or in person. You may also change your PA registered agent online. Normal processing takes about a week.
Fastest Way to File: In person filings may be expedited and completed in about a day.
| Entity Type | Change of Agent Form | Change of Agent Fee |
|---|---|---|
| LLC | Change of Registered Office Form | $5 |
| Corporation | Change of Registered Office Form | $5 |
To change the Rhode Island registered agent a business must complete the following:
Submit a Statement of Change form to the Rhode Island Department of State. This form must include the business name and entity number, old registered agent/address, and new registered agent/address.
You can file the statement of change by mail, in person, or online. Normal processing takes at least a week.
Fastest Way to File: In person or online.
| Entity Type | Change of Agent Form | Change of Agent Fee |
|---|---|---|
| LLC | Statement of Change of Resident Agent | $20 by mail or in person $22 online |
| Corporation | Statement of Change of Registered Agent | $20 by mail or in person $22 online |
To change the South Carolina registered agent a business must complete the following:
File two copies of the Notice of Change of Registered Agent form with the South Carolina Secretary of State. This form must include the business name, date/place of formation, old registered agent/address, and new registered agent/address and signature.
You can submit the statement of change by mail or in person. State processing takes about 2 days.
Fastest Way to File: In person.
| Entity Type | Change of Agent Form | Change of Agent Fee |
|---|---|---|
| LLC | Notice of Change of Designated Office, Agent for Service of Process, or Address of Agent | $10 |
| Corporation | Notice of Change of Registered Office or Agent or Both | $10 |
To change the South Dakota registered agent a business must complete the following:
File a Statement of Change of Registered Agent or Registered Agent or Both form with the South Dakota Secretary of State. This form must include the business name and ID number, old registered agent/address, and new registered agent/address. List the commercial registered agent number, or CRA if applicable.
You can change your SD registered agent by mail or in person. Normal processing takes 3-5 business days.
Fastest Way to File: Expedited processing is available.
| Entity Type | Change of Agent Form | Change of Agent Fee |
|---|---|---|
| LLC | Statement of Change of Registered Agent or Registered Agent or Both | $10 |
| Corporation | Statement of Change of Registered Agent or Registered Agent or Both | $10 |
To change the Tennessee registered agent a business must complete the following:
File a Change of Registered Agent/Office form with the Tennessee Secretary of State. This form must include the business name, old registered agent/address, and new registered agent/address.
You can file to change your Tennessee registered agent by mail, in person or online. Normal processing takes 3-5 business days.
Fastest Way to File: In person filings are processed while you wait.
| Entity Type | Change of Agent Form | Change of Agent Fee |
|---|---|---|
| LLC | Change of Registered Agent/Office (by LLC) | $20 |
| Corporation | Change of Registered Agent/Office (by Corporation) | $20 |
To change the Texas registered agent a business must complete the following:
File two copies of the Statement of Change of Registered Agent/Office form with the Texas Secretary of State. This form must include the business name and file number, old registered agent/address, and new registered agent/address.
You can change your Texas registered agent by mail, fax, in person, or online. Normal processing takes 3-5 business days.
Fastest Way to File: Online filings usually take 2 business days.
| Entity Type | Change of Agent Form | Change of Agent Fee |
|---|---|---|
| LLC | Statement of Change of Registered Agent/Office | $15 |
| Corporation | Statement of Change of Registered Agent/Office | $15 |
To change the Utah registered agent a business must complete the following:
File two copies of the Registration Information Change form with the Utah Department of Commerce. This change form allows you to change a variety of business information. To change the registered agent, the Registration Information Change form must include the business name and new registered agent/address.
You can file to change your Utah registered agent by mail, fax, in person or online. Normal processing takes about one week.
Fastest Way to File: Online filings are completed within 48 hours
| Entity Type | Change of Agent Form | Change of Agent Fee |
|---|---|---|
| LLC | LLC Registration Information Change | $15 |
| Corporation | Corporation Registration Change | $15 |
To change the Virginia registered agent a business must complete the following:
You may change your registered agent with the Virginia State Corporation Commission online. If you prefer not to file online, you may request a paper copy of the Statement of Change of Registered Agent/Office form by contacting the Clerk’s Office or completing the online request form.
You can change your Virginia registered agent by mail, in person, or online. Mailed filings are processed in a week or two.
Fastest Way to File: Changing your VA registered agent online is instant.
| Entity Type | Change of Agent Form | Change of Agent Fee |
|---|---|---|
| LLC | Statement of Change Request | Free |
| Corporation | Statement of Change Request | Free |
To change the Vermont registered agent a business must complete the following:
The Vermont Secretary of State’s office prefers that change your Vermont registered agent online. Paper Change of Registered Agent forms are also available and may be mailed to the Secretary of State. Submit the form in duplicate with the fee.
You can file to change your Vermont registered agent by mail or online. Mailed filings are completed in 3-5 business days.
Fastest Way to File: Filing online is fastest.
| Entity Type | Change of Agent Form | Change of Agent Fee |
|---|---|---|
| LLC | Change of Registered Agent | $25 |
| Corporation | Change of Registered Agent | $25 |
To change the Washington registered agent a business must complete the following:
File a Designation of Registered Agent form with the Washington Secretary of State. The Designation of Agent form must include your business name, UBI number, and new registered agent, address, and signature.
You can file to change your Washington registered agent by mail, in person, or online. Normal processing takes nearly a month.
Fastest Way to File: Expedited processing is available for a $50 fee.
| Entity Type | Change of Agent Form | Change of Agent Fee |
|---|---|---|
| LLC | Designation of Registered Agent | Free |
| Corporation | Designation of Registered Agent | Free |
To change the Wisconsin registered agent a business must complete the following:
File a Registered Agent and/or Office Change with the Wisconsin Department of Financial Institutions online. You will need to search for your business and select it to file the change of agent. The online form must include your business name, contact info, and new registered agent/address. Changing the registered agent name costs nothing. Changing the registered office address costs $10.
Normal processing is completed in 5 business days.
Fastest Way to File: Next day expedited processing is available for a $25 fee.
| Entity Type | Change of Agent Form | Change of Agent Fee |
|---|---|---|
| LLC | Change Registered Agent Online | $10 |
| Corporation | Change Registered Agent Online | $10 |
To change the West Virginia registered agent a business must complete the following:
File an Agent, Officer, Address Change form with the West Virginia Secretary of State. The form must include your business name, home state, date of registration in WV, principal address, and new registered agent/address.
You may submit the address change by mail, fax, in person, or online. Normal processing is completed in 1-2 business days.
Fastest Way to File: In person filings are processed while you wait.
| Entity Type | Change of Agent Form | Change of Agent Fee |
|---|---|---|
| LLC | Agent, Officer, Address Change | $15 |
| Corporation | Agent, Officer, Address Change | $15 |
To change the Wyoming registered agent a business must complete the following:
File a Statement of Change by Business Entity form with the Wyoming Secretary of State. Be sure to include the signed Registered Agent Consent portion. The forms must include your business name, contact info, old registered agent/address, and new registered agent/address. The forms require original signatures by an authorized individual for the business and by the new registered agent.
You may submit the address change by mail or in person. State processing takes about a week.
Fastest Way to File: No expedited processing options. Consider overnighting your documents to save mail time.
| Entity Type | Change of Agent Form | Change of Agent Fee |
|---|---|---|
| LLC | Statement of Change by Business Entity | Free |
| Corporation | Statement of Change by Business Entity | Free |