How Do I Change My Registered Agent in Idaho?
In order to change your Idaho registered agent, you must first file a Statement of Change of Registered Agent, Registered Office, or Both with the Secretary of State.
To help, we’ve put together some simple instructions below.
Most registered agent service will take care of this task for you.
Recommended: Northwest ($125/year) will help you file your change of registered agent paperwork and pay the state filing fee.
Changing Idaho Registered Agents
Whether you’re wanting to update 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 an Idaho registered agent service:
- 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 Statement of Change online via the Idaho Secretary of State’s Online Business Services website. There is no fee to file online.
The steps for this process include:
- Log in to your account
- Click “Update Registered Agent” from the “Business Services” menu
- Choose from your records or select “Search business records”
- Under your business’s information, choose the applicable Statement of Change option
- Complete the form and submit it
Changing Your Registered Agent By Mail or In Person
To change a designated registered agent by mail or in person, first, download the form from the Idaho Secretary of State website and then fill it out.
Complete the form, have it signed by your new registered agent, and mail or deliver it to the following address along with the $20 fee:
Office of the Secretary of State
450 N. 4th St.
P.O. Box 83720
Boise, ID 83720-0080
You can pay this fee by check if mailing or delivering the paper form. For full instructions, read the form.
Expedited Orders
If you need the Idaho Secretary of State to expedite the processing of your paper form, the expediting fee is $40 or $100 for “same day” processing.
FAQs
It costs $20 to change your Idaho registered agent when filing the change form with the Secretary of State. A professional registered agent service will often file and pay the fee for you, saving you both time and money.
Yes, if you are 18 years of age or older, have a physical address in Idaho, and are able to be available at that address during normal business hours every day, you can be your own agent.
Yes, it is possible to change agents online in Idaho using the Secretary of State’s online filing portal.