Understanding Registered Agent Change Fees

Registered Agent Fees

A registered agent acts as a designated point of contact for a business, receiving important legal and tax documents on behalf of the company. When changing a registered agent, states typically charge a fee. Below is a comprehensive overview of registered agent change fees by state.

State-by-State Registered Agent Change Fees

• Alabama: $104
• Alaska: $25
• Arizona: $5 - $45 (Varies by entity type and filing method)
• Arkansas: Free
• California: $5 - $25 (Cost varies by business entity type)
• Colorado: $10
• Connecticut: $50
• Delaware: $50
• District of Columbia: $50
• Florida: $25 - $35 (Depends on filing method)
• Georgia: $30
• Hawaii: $26
• Idaho: Free
• Illinois: $26
• Indiana: $2
• Iowa: Free
• Kansas: $30
• Kentucky: $10 - $35 (Varies by entity type)
• Louisiana: $30
• Maine: $15 - $35 (Depends on entity type and filing method)
• Maryland: $25
• Massachusetts: Free
• Michigan: $5
• Minnesota: $35 - $70 (Cost varies by entity type and filing method)
• Mississippi: $63.36
• Missouri: $10.45
• Montana: Free
• Nebraska: $25 - $30 (Varies by filing method)
• Nevada: $61.50
• New Hampshire: $15
• New Jersey: $25
• New Mexico: $21.95 - $26.95 (Depends on entity type)
• New York: $30
• North Carolina: $5 - $13 (Varies by filing method)
• North Dakota: $10
• Ohio: $25
• Oklahoma: $25
• Oregon: Free
• Pennsylvania: $5
• Puerto Rico: Data Not Available
• Rhode Island: $22
• South Carolina: $10
• South Dakota: $10 - $25 (Depends on business entity type)
• Tennessee: $20
• Texas: $5 - $15 (Varies by filing method)
• Utah: $13
• Vermont: $25
• Virginia: Free
• Washington: Free
• West Virginia: $15
• Wisconsin: $10
• Wyoming: $5

Conclusion

When considering a change of registered agent, it's essential to be aware of the associated fees, which can vary significantly by state. For specific questions regarding your state or filing method, consult the relevant Secretary of State's office.