How Do I Change My Registered Agent in New Hampshire?
In New Hampshire, you can change your registered agent by filling out a Statement of Change of Registered Office, or New Hampshire Registered Agent, or Both form through the New Hampshire Department of State.
We'll walk you through the necessary steps to take to complete the necessary form and/or set up an online account to change your New Hampshire registered agent.
If you’re using a new registered agent service, most will file this information for you.
Recommended: Northwest ($125/year) will help you change your New Hampshire registered agent, file the paperwork, and pay the state filing fee.
Changing New Hampshire Registered Agents
Whether you’re choosing to change to a new registered agent in New Hampshire, your agent has resigned, or you want to be your own registered agent service, you can follow the steps below to make the change.
Changing Your New Hampshire Registered Agent When Using a Professional Service
If you are hiring a new New Hampshire registered agent service, the registered agents will usually include processing and filing the necessary paperwork for you. This is one reason many business entities choose to use a registered agent service.
The benefits of using a professional registered agent in New Hampshire include:
- Less Risk: A professional New Hampshire registered agent service will have a business office to ensure that you don’t miss important legal documents or notifications (e.g., service of process, state forms, other form or filing, etc.).
- More Flexibility: A New Hampshire registered agent service will always be present to receive service of process during regular business hours so that you don’t have to be. You will also be able to have an online account, allowing you access to your information at all times. This means immediate access for your business needs at any time; which is appreciated by almost any business entity.
- Privacy: If you act as your own office or registered agent in New Hampshire, your name and address will become public record. Using a service will help keep your information private while also having a New Hampshire street address. You’ll also avoid receiving lawsuit-related documents in front of your clients, which is essential for all corporations.
- Peace of mind: Using a registered agent service allows you to focus on running and growing your business. Many limited liability companies cite this as their biggest reason for choosing a New Hampshire registered agent.
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Changing Your Registered Agent Online
For fastest processing time, you can change your agent online via the NH QuickStart portal. The steps for changing your New Hampshire registered agent online include:
- Log in to the NH QuickStart website
- Under “Business Services” select “Registered Agent Change”
- Search for and select your company
- Complete and submit the form filing along with the $15 payment
You can pay this fee by credit card.
Changing Your Registered Agent by Mail
To change your agent with a hard copy form, download Form 10 from the New Hampshire Department of State website and complete it in full. Then, submit it along with the $15 to:
Corporation Division, NH Dept. of State
107 N. Main St., Rm. 204
Concord, NH 03301-4989
Fees must be paid by check, payable to the “State of New Hampshire.”
FAQs
It costs $15 to change your New Hampshire registered agent when filing a Statement of Change of Registered Agent with the New Hampshire Department of State.
Yes, but to be your own agent requires being 18 or older and have a physical address in New Hampshire, plus be at your business during business hours to receive service of process. Downsides are loss of privacy, legal responsibility, and no vacations.
Yes, you can change your New Hampshire registered agent online. Simply fill out the form using the state’s QuickStart portal and submit it along with the $15 fee.