How Do I Change My Registered Agent in Arizona?
You can change your Arizona registered agent (or “statutory agent” as it’s called in the state) by filling out a Statement of Change form and filing it with the Arizona Corporation Commission.
In this article, we’ll explain how to complete and submit this paperwork.
If you're using a registered agent service, they'll take care of everything.
Recommended: Northwest ($125/year) will help you file your change of registered agent paperwork and pay the state filing fee.
Changing Arizona Registered Agents
Whether you’re changing registered agent services, your agent has resigned, or you want to be your own Arizona registered 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 an Arizona change of registered agent online via the Arizona Corporation Commission’s eCorp website. The steps for this process include:
- Log in to the website
- Click “Online Services”
- Click “Change Addresses or Statutory Agent”
- Search for and/or select your company
- Complete and submit the form
- Have your new agent fill out the Statutory Agent Acceptance form
Changing Your Registered Agent by Mail or In Person
To submit a Statement of Change by mail or in person you’ll first need the correct form. Pick the form that applies to your particular type of business entity:
You’ll also need a cover sheet and a Statutory Agent Acceptance form for each of these filing methods, and your new Arizona statutory agent will need to sign the acceptance form. For full instructions, read the appropriate Statement of Change form.
Submit or deliver the change form, your cover sheet, your Statutory Agent Acceptance Form, and the filing fee (if applicable) to the following address:
Arizona Corporation Commission
Corporations Division - Examination Section
1300 W. Washington St.
Phoenix, AZ 85007
There is no filing fee for the corporation form, but the LLC form requires a $5 filing fee. Mailed filings can pay by check or money order, while in-person filings can also pay by credit card or cash.
FAQs
It doesn’t cost anything to change a registered agent in Arizona for a corporation. For limited liability companies the filing fee is $5. Depending on whether you are using a professional registered agent service or designating an individual within your company, there could be additional fees.
Yes, it is possible for an individual to serve as their own registered agent (or statutory agent) in the state of Arizona. However, they must be available to receive services of process during normal business hours, be 18 or older, and have a physical address in the state.
Yes, the process involves filing the necessary Arizona registered agent (or statutory agent) paperwork with the Arizona Corporation Commission website (ACC), which can be done entirely online using the agency’s eCorp system.