How Do I Change My Registered Agent in Oklahoma?
You’ll need to file the Change or Designation of Registered Agent form with the Oklahoma Secretary of State's office to officially change your Oklahoma registered agent.
We’ve put together some easy steps to follow to change your Oklahoma agent.
If you're switching to a registered agent service, most will 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 Oklahoma Registered Agents
Whether you’re picking new registered agent services, your same registered agent resigns, or you want to be your own 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 resident agent service will ensure that you don’t miss important legal documents or notifications (e.g., service of process, business mail, etc.).
- More Flexibility: A service will always be present to receive service of process during regular business hours so that you don’t have to be. Many limited liability companies find this to be one of the most important benefits.
- Privacy: As a business owner, if you act as your own registered 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 and legal notices 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 Registered Agent form online via the Oklahoma Secretary of State website. The steps to complete online submissions are:
- Log in to the Oklahoma Secretary of State's website
- Select “Start New”
- Enter your company’s filing number or search for your business entity name in the state’s database
- Select your Oklahoma small business
- Select “File a Document”
- Select “Change or Designation of Registered Agent and/or Registered Office”
- Complete and submit the form along with payment
Changing Your Registered Agent By Mail or In-Person
To submit a Change or Designation of Registered Agent and/or Registered Office form by mail or in person, download the form from the Oklahoma Secretary of State’s website, fill it out, and submit it to the address below. Oklahoma has different forms for different business structures:
- Oklahoma Corporation
- Foreign Corporation
- Oklahoma Limited Liability Company (LLC)
- Foreign LLC
- Oklahoma Limited Partnership (LP)
- Foreign LP
Mail:
Oklahoma Secretary of State
421 N.W. 13th Street, Suite 210
Oklahoma City, OK 73103
Fee: $25
You can pay this fee by check, money order, or credit card (online).
FAQs
It costs $25 to change your Oklahoma registered agent when filing a Change or Designation of Registered Agent and/or Registered Office form with the Oklahoma Secretary of State.
Yes, you can be your own registered agent in Oklahoma; however, you’ll need to be at minimum 18 years of age, be an Oklahoma business owner, have a physical address located in Oklahoma, and you’ll need to be available in person at that address to receive legal documents during normal business hours.
Yes, you can visit the Secretary of State’s website, fill out the change form, and pay the $25 fee online to change your Oklahoma registered agent.