How Do I Change My Registered Agent in Connecticut?
You can change your registered agent in Connecticut by filing a Change of Agent form with the Connecticut Secretary of State.
This guide lays out the steps you need to follow to complete this process.
Alternatively, your new Connecticut registered agent service might complete and file the paperwork for you.
Recommended: Northwest ($125/year) will help you file your change of registered agent paperwork and pay the state filing fee.
Changing Connecticut 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 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 Change of Agent form online via the CT Business One Stop website. The steps for this process include:
- Log in to the CT.gov website
- Fill out the online form
- Have your new registered agent accept their appointment by email
Once you submit your form, the Secretary of State will email your new agent, who must then reply and accept the appointment for the change to be processed.
Changing Your Registered Agent by Mail or In Person
To change your current registered agent with a paper form, submit the Change of Agent form by mail or in person. There are two different forms: one for businesses formed in Connecticut and one for businesses formed outside of Connecticut.
- Change of Agent Domestic Companies (formed in Connecticut)
- Change of Agent for Foreign Companies (formed outside Connecticut)
The fee is $20 for nonprofits and $50 for all other entity types.
Changing Your Registered Agent by Mail
Complete the appropriate change form, have your new agent sign it, and submit it to the address below:
Secretary of State Commercial Recording Division
Connecticut Secretary of State
P.O. Box 150470
Hartford, CT 06115-0470
Changing Your Registered Agent In Person
To submit a Change of Agent form in person, your new agent will need to sign the completed form and hand it in at the office below:
Secretary of State Commercial Recording Division
Connecticut Secretary of State
165 Capitol Ave., Suite 1000
Hartford, CT 06106
FAQs
The cost to change your registered agent in Connecticut is a $50 filing fee with the Secretary of State's office. Alternatively, you can hire a third-party service provider to do all the work for you, for a little more.
Yes, but there are certain requirements that must be met. The individual must have a physical address in Connecticut.
Legally, the individual must be of legal age and available at that address Monday through Friday during business hours to receive service of process.
Yes, to begin the process of changing registered agents, you’ll have to apply on the CT.gov website by filling out a form.
Once sent, the Connecticut Secretary of State will email the new registered agent, who must send a reply by email agreeing to be held legally accountable.