How to Change the Registered Agent for Your Nebraska Business

If you are making a change to your registered agent in Nebraska, you’ll need to inform the Nebraska Secretary of state. It costs $35 to do it yourself. Read this guide to learn how.

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Step By Step Guide to Change Your Nebraska Registered Agent

Making changes to a business or organization registered with the Nebraska Secretary of State is a straightforward process. Use this step-by-step guide to learn how to change your registered agent in the state of Nebraska:

Step 1: Gather the necessary documents. Depending on the type of entity, you will need either Form UCC1 (for most corporations) or Form SA1 (for LLCs). You can find these forms at Nebraska Secretary of State website.

Step 2: Fill out the form(s) accurately and completely, including all requested information about the current and new registered agents. Sign and date all applicable forms.

Step 3: Have an authorized representative file the form(s) in person at one of Nebraska’s offices or via mail to PO Box 94608, Lincoln, NE 68509-4608. Alternatively, some entities may be eligible for online filing (see Nebraska Secretary of State website for details).

Step 4: Pay the applicable filing fee as prescribed by law (see Nebraska Secretary of State website for details).

Step 5: Once processed, you will receive a notification confirming your registered agent change has been accepted and approved by the Nebraska Secretary of State Office; keep this notification for your records to show proof that your request was accepted and approved by this office.

What Do Registered Agents Actually Do?

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:

  • Help keep your address off public documents.
  • Send you same day digital scans of all legal documents and state notifications.
  • Offer services in all 50 states.
  • Provide compliance management like annual report reminders and filing services.

Businesses Structures That Are Required to Have a Registered Agent in Nebraska

All businesses, domestic and foreign, that register with the Nebraska Secretary of State must maintain a registered agent. This includes all:

  • LLCs
  • Corporations
  • Limited partnerships
  • Limited Liability Partnerships

It does not include:

  • Sole proprietors
  • General partnerships