How Do I Change My Registered Agent in Minnesota?
To change your Minnesota registered agent, you’ll need to file the Notice of Change of Registered Office/Registered Agent with the Minnesota Secretary of State.
We’ve outlined the steps to change your Minnesota registered agent, below.
If you’re using a new registered agent service, most will file this information for you.
Recommended: Northwest ($125/year) will help you file your change of registered agent paperwork and pay the business entity state filing fee.
Changing Minnesota Registered Agents
Whether you’re simply changing to a new registered agent service, your same registered agent has resigned, or you want to be your own agent, you can follow the steps below to make the change.
Changing Your Registered Agent When Using a Professional Service
If you are hiring a new service, they will file the necessary paperwork for you.
The benefits of using a professional service are:
- Less Risk: A professional service will ensure that you don’t miss important legal documents or notifications (e.g., service of process, etc.).
- More Flexibility: A service will always be present to receive service of process during normal business hours so that you don’t have to be.
- Privacy: If you act as your own agent, your name and address will become public record. Using a service will help keep your information private. You’ll also avoid receiving lawsuit-related documents in front of your clients.
- Peace of mind: Using a service allows you to focus on running and growing your business.
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Changing Your Registered Agent Online
You can complete and submit a Notice of Change of Registered Office/Registered Agent online via the Secretary of State website. The steps for this process include:
- Log in to the website
- Search for and select your company
- Select “File Amendment/Renewal”
- Select “Registered Office and/or Agent”
- Complete and submit the form, along with payment information
The filing fee varies by business entity type:
- $55 for domestic corporations, nonprofits, and cooperatives, as well as all LLCs
- $70 for foreign corporations nonprofits, and cooperatives
Changing Your Registered Agent By Mail or In-Person
To submit a Notice of Change of Registered Office/Registered Agent by mail or in person, first, download the form from the Minnesota Secretary of State website and then fill it out.
This form cannot be used by limited partnerships and limited liability partnerships. Those businesses must file amendment documents instead.
Submit the form and payment to:
Minnesota Secretary of State - Business Services
Retirement Systems of Minnesota Building
60 Empire Drive, Suite 100
St Paul, MN 55103
The filing fee varies by business entity type. For mailed filings:
- $35 for domestic corporations, nonprofits, and cooperatives, as well as all LLCs
- $50 for foreign corporations nonprofits, and cooperatives
For drop-off filings:
- $55 for domestic corporations, nonprofits, and cooperatives, as well as all LLCs
- $70 for foreign corporations nonprofits, and cooperatives
FAQs
It costs between $35 and $70 (depending on your entity type) to change your Minnesota registered agent when filing a Notice of Change of Registered Office/Registered Agent with the Secretary of State.
Yes, Minnesota allows you to be your own registered agent providing you meet the state minimum requirements. You must be at least 18 years of age and have a physical address in Minnesota from which you agree to be available Monday through Friday during business hours to receive service of process.
Yes, to change your Minnesota registered agent online, begin by visiting the website for the Secretary of State's office. Once there, navigate to the section labeled "Business Services" and select "File Online." From here, choose "Change Registered Office/Registered Agent" and follow the prompts to complete the necessary information.