If you are making a change to your registered agent in Colorado, you’ll need to inform the Colorado Secretary of state. It costs $10 to do it yourself. Read this guide to learn how.
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Step 1. Check your company’s current registered agent: Check your Colorado Secretary of State (SOS) records to verify who your current registered agent is.
Step 2. Choose a new registered agent: Select a new registered agent who meets the requirements set by the Colorado Secretary of State. The new agent must have a physical street address in Colorado and be available during regular business hours.
Step 3. Get consent from the new registered agent: Once you have chosen a new registered agent, you must obtain their consent to act as your new agent. You can do this by having them sign a consent form.
Step 4. Fill out the appropriate form: Complete the Colorado Secretary of State’s Statement of Change of Registered Agent/Registered Office (form JDF 500). You will need to provide information about your company, your current registered agent, and your new registered agent.
Step 5. Pay the fee: You will need to pay a fee when you submit the form. As of 2023, the fee is $10. You can pay online through the Colorado Secretary of State’s website or by mailing in a check or money order.
Step 6. Submit the form: Once you have completed the form and paid the fee, you can submit it to the Colorado Secretary of State. You can submit it online through the Colorado Secretary of State’s website or by mail.
Step 7. Notify your old registered agent: After the Colorado Secretary of State approves your new registered agent, you should notify your old registered agent in writing that they have been replaced.
The minimum requirements of a registered agent are to receive your official state mail and service of process, but a good registered agent can become an essential part of your business’ compliance needs.
An excellent registered agent will:
All businesses, domestic and foreign, that register with the Colorado Secretary of State must maintain a registered agent. This includes all:
It does not include:
A registered agent is a person or business entity that is authorized to receive legal documents and other important notices on behalf of a corporation or LLC in Colorado. You may need to change your registered agent if your current agent is no longer available, or if you want to switch to a new agent that better meets your needs.
To change your registered agent in Colorado, you will need to file a Statement of Change of Registered Agent/Registered Office with the Colorado Secretary of State. This form can be filed online or by mail. You will also need to notify your current registered agent of the change.
Yes, there is a fee to file a Statement of Change of Registered Agent/Registered Office in Colorado. As of 2021, the fee is $10 if filed online and $25 if filed by mail.
The processing time for a Statement of Change of Registered Agent/Registered Office in Colorado can vary, but it typically takes around 1-2 weeks. If you file online, the processing time may be shorter. Once the change has been processed, the new registered agent will be listed on the Colorado Secretary of State’s website.