How to Change Your Registered Agent in Delaware
Ready to change registered agents in Delaware? You’ll have to file a Certificate of Amendment or Certificate of Change (depending on your entity type) with the Delaware Division of Corporations. But don’t worry, Cheapest Delaware Registered Agent can make it secure, easy, hassle-free and affordable with RA service at just $39/year.
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3 Steps for Changing Your Delaware Registered Agent
Here are the three steps you’ll need to follow to change your Delaware registered agent:
1. Find a New Registered Agent
You’ll need a registered agent for your business before you can register it with the Delaware Division of Corporations. A registered agent’s primary purpose is to receive important state mail on behalf of a business.
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2. Complete the State Form
Depending on whether you have an LLC or corporation you are required to complete one of the following forms:
- LLC: Certificate of Amendment Changing Only the Registered Office/Agent of Limited Liability Company
- Corporation: Certificate of Change of Registered Agent/Office for Corporation
On both forms you must include:
- Name of LLC or corporation
- Name and full address of new Delaware registered agent
- Signature of the person filing
3. Submit Your Form
You’ll have to submit the form that matches your entity type to the Delaware Division of Corporations. The cost for either form is $50. Both forms can be submitted online at Delaware eCorp Business Services, or via mail at the following address:
Delaware Division of Corporations
401 Federal Street – Suite 4
Dover, DE 19901
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is a registered agent?
A registered agent is a person or an entity that receives important mail on behalf of a business, such as tax forms, annual reports, lawsuits legal mandates and more.
There are many other things we at Cheapest Delaware Registered Agent can do for your business as your registered agent such as keeping your address off public records, helping you start a business in Delaware even if you don’t live here, and more.
Why should I have a registered agent for my business?
According to Delaware state regulations (8 Del. C. 1953, § 131) it is required by law that all business entities must have a registered agent assigned for them. If you have any of the following business types, a registered agent must be appointed:
- Limited Liability Companies (LLCs)
- Foreign LLCs
- Series LLCs
- Corporations
- Foreign Corporations
- Partnerships
- Limited Partnerships (LPs)
- Limited Liability Partnerships (LLPs)
- Limited Liability Limited Partnerships (LLLPs)
What if I don’t want to have a registered agent for my LLC?
Failing to have a registered agent for your LLC or corporation in Delaware can result in
your business being dissolved in the state of Delaware. You could also lose the right to do business in other states.
How long does it take to process my Delaware change of registered agent?
It can take up to 3 weeks for a registered agent change to take affect. To confirm that the changes have taken affect, you can check your company’s listing in the state’s Business Entity Name Search.
Can a registered agent file my taxes?
The primary purpose of a registered agent is to ensure you receive important pieces of information in relation to taxes, lawsuits, and more. However, registered agent are not licensed to assist with taxes. We recommend to seek out a licensed tax professional such as a CPA.
Can I be my own registered agent?
To be a registered agent in the state of Delaware, you must meet Delaware’s requirements for registered agents (8 Del. C. 1953, § 131). Here’s what you will have to consider if you become your own registered agent:
- Personal address becomes public
- Required to have a physical address in Delaware
- Mandatory availability during regular business hours to receive legal mail
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How much does a registered agent cost?
The cost of hiring a registered agent can get as high as $400+ a year with some of our competitors. However, we aren’t called Cheapest Delaware Registered Agent for no reason. Our price is $39 a year. That’s it.