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As your business grows and evolves, revisiting early decisions is a natural step—especially when it comes to who serves as your Registered Agent. Whether you're seeking more reliability, improved service, or enhanced privacy, switching your Registered Agent is a straightforward process with big advantages.
This guide walks you through when to consider making a change, why it matters, and how to switch without missing a beat.
A Registered Agent is an individual or service responsible for receiving legal documents, compliance notices, tax forms, and service of process on behalf of your business. Every state requires that your business has one, and the Registered Agent must have a physical address in the state and be available during regular business hours.
There are several common situations where it makes sense to update your Registered Agent:
If your business is relocating or expanding operations, you’ll need a Registered Agent with a physical address in that new state. A PO Box won’t cut it.
Many business owners start this way, but the demands of always being available during business hours and the lack of privacy often become too much. Outsourcing this role can relieve stress and improve compliance.
Missed documents, poor communication, or unprofessional handling of legal notices can put your business at risk. Even one serious misstep could lead to fees, missed deadlines, or worse.
Using separate providers for compliance support, address privacy, and Registered Agent services can get messy and expensive. Switching to a bundled membership through Main Street Business Services simplifies everything under one roof.
Your Registered Agent is the legal link between your business and the state. If they fail to perform, your business could face:
Choosing a reliable provider protects your business from serious consequences and gives you peace of mind.
The process is easier than you think—and we help make it even smoother.
Look for a service that prioritizes reliability, compliance, and privacy. Main Street Business Services offers trusted support across all 50 states.
Each state has its own version of this form, typically submitted to the Secretary of State. Some allow online submissions, while others may require mailing or faxing.
Most states charge a modest fee—usually between $10 and $50—for processing the change.
Once the change is official, make sure all your relevant business documents, licenses, and filings reflect your new Registered Agent.
We include Registered Agent service in the following membership tiers:
Covers all legal document handling, official delivery, and secure digital access.
Includes our Registered Agent service along with full Company Compliance support.
Pairs Registered Agent service with a Privacy Address to protect your business and personal address.
Our most complete offering, including Registered Agent, Company Compliance, and Privacy Address services.
No matter your business’s needs, we ensure that your documents are received, processed, and delivered promptly—keeping you compliant and protected.
Main Street Business Services makes the switch easy, secure, and smart.
