Change a Registered Agent

CorXec can assist you in changing your registered agent in any state. Allow CorXec to act as your new service of process agent, and we’ll seamlessly manage the paperwork with your state, covering any change of agent fees.

Our efficient process saves you time and money by handling state requirements, downloading, and completing forms. The cost for our professional registered agent service is $199 annually.

Changing your registered agent is a simple process.

Fortunately, changing your registered agent isn’t overly complex, but it does require some time and effort, diverting your focus from other critical aspects of your business.

To streamline the process and save time, consider enlisting the help of CorXec to manage the paperwork for you. Alongside handling various business startup and compliance filings, we provide registered agent services across all 50 states. By entrusting us, we take care of completing and filing the necessary forms, ensuring your registered agent is changed correctly. This way, you can have peace of mind knowing you have a reliable registered agent, regardless of where you operate your business in the United States.

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CorXec can handle all the paperwork on your behalf, saving you valuable time and allowing you to focus on the day-to-day operations of your business. We take care of completing and filing the necessary forms to change your registered agent to CorXec, eliminating the need for you to spend time researching requirements and filling out forms.

With CorXec’s registered agent services, your business is safeguarded, ensuring ongoing compliance. Additionally, you will benefit from:

  • Timely alerts for franchise tax and annual report filings
  • Access to CorXec’s Corporate Compliance Portal and monitoring tool with proactive alerts
  • Swift, accurate, and reliable management of service of process, essential legal and tax documents, and crucial state mailings
  • Electronic delivery of service of process

Require Bulk Registered Agent Representation for Multiple Companies, Multiple States, or Nationwide?

Take advantage of CorXec’s nationwide registered agent services for bulk registrations, offering discounted volume-based pricing for multiple units of agent representation across one or more companies in a single state or across multiple states. CorXec ensures a streamlined process with a single point of contact to efficiently handle all your compliance paperwork and filings for multiple companies across various states within your account.

Why is a Registered Agent required?

If your business is a Limited Liability Company (LLC) or corporation, you must appoint a registered agent to accept service of process for your company. Assigning an authorized registered agent is necessary for keeping your business legally compliant and maintaining good standing in the state(s) in which you operate.

Your registered agent is the entity that will receive legal documents on your behalf. Examples of the types of mail that goes to your registered agent include:

  • Tax notices
  • Federal and state correspondence
  • Notice of lawsuits
  • Summonses to appear in court
  • Wage garnishment notices to withhold money from an employee’s paycheck and send it elsewhere
  • Corporate filing notifications

A register agent typically support the following business entities:

While it’s not uncommon for businesses to maintain the same registered agent year after year, you might decide you would like to change yours at some point in time.

Reasons You Consider Changing Your Agent

  1. Privacy Concerns: If the registered agent is someone within your company, their name and address become public information when listed on the secretary of state’s website, potentially leading to privacy concerns.

  2. Personal Address Disclosure: The address of your registered agent becomes part of the public record, and the individual may prefer not to disclose their personal address, especially if it’s no longer desirable to have it public.

  3. Changing Responsibilities: Serving as a registered agent requires time and attention, and it might interfere with other work-related duties, leading to a drop in performance.

  4. Availability Issues: If the in-house registered agent is frequently out of the office, unable to meet the required availability from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday through Friday, a new registered agent may be needed.

  5. Uncertainty in Professional Relationships: If you appointed your accountant or attorney as the registered agent, changes in your long-term business relationships could necessitate a change. For instance, if you decide to switch accounting or law firms, it may be necessary to find a new registered agent.

  6. Business Expansion: If you’re expanding your business to other states, your existing registered agent may not provide services beyond the state you’re currently operating in. It’s advisable to have a registered agent with a physical address in all states where you plan to operate.

Changing your registered agent is a strategic decision that ensures your business remains compliant, addresses privacy concerns, and aligns with your evolving business needs.

Procedure to Change Your Registered Agent

  • Changing your registered agent involves a process that varies depending on your location, with requirements differing from state to state. Whether you need to pay a filing fee for this change will depend on your state’s regulations. Alternatively, you can contact your state’s Secretary of State office for specific instructions on how to proceed.

    Typically, the information requested for changing a registered agent includes:

    • Name of your company
    • Name of your current registered agent
    • Name of your new registered agent
    • Address of your current registered agent
    • Address of your new registered agent

     

Many states provide access to the necessary forms on their websites, and you should ensure you download the most current versions. In cases where forms aren’t available online, you can request them from your Secretary of State office.

After completing the required information, carefully review all details for accuracy. Submit the change of registered agent form, along with any applicable fees, by mailing it to the state. Some states offer a faster and more straightforward filing process by allowing online submission of the form and fees.

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