How Do I Change My Registered Agent in Arkansas?
You can change your Arkansas registered agent by filing a Notice of Change of Registered Agent form with the Secretary of State and listing a new registered agent.
Here are the necessary steps to complete the paperwork for your business entity.
Note that a good option is to let your new registered agent service complete your paperwork and filing.
Recommended: Northwest ($125/year) will help you file your change of registered agent paperwork and pay the state filing fee.
Changing Arkansas Registered Agents
Whether you’re changing registered agent services, your 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 going to hire a new agent, they will file the necessary paperwork for you.
There are many benefits of using a professional service, such as:
- 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 professional 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 professional 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 professional 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 the Notice of Change of Registered Agent form online via the Arkansas Secretary of State’s Corporations Online Filing System. The steps for this process include:
- Select the proper form from the list
- Enter your company’s filing number (you can use the search function if you don’t know your number)
- Complete the form and submit
The change is effective as of the filing date, and there is no filing fee.
Changing Your Registered Agent by Mail
To submit the Notice of Change form by mail, first, download Form DO-3 from the Arkansas Secretary of State website and then fill it out.
Mail the completed form to:
Arkansas Secretary of State
1401 W. Capitol Ave.
Suite 250
Little Rock, AR 72201
There is no filing fee.
FAQs
There is no fee to change your registered agent when filing the Notice of Change form with the Secretary of State.
Yes, an individual can serve as their own agent in Arkansas, there are certain requirements that must be met. For example, you must have a physical address in Arkansas, be at least 18 years old, and be available during normal business hours to receive service of process.
Yes, Arkansas changing of an agent can be done online through the Secretary of State's website. We’ve listed the online steps and links to help you navigate through the process.