If you are making a change to your registered agent in Nevada, you’ll need to inform the Nevada Secretary of state. It costs $60 to do it yourself. Read this guide to learn how.
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Use this guide to learn how to change your registered agent in the state of Nevada.
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 the Nevada 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 Nevada’s offices or via mail to Capitol Complex Suite 256, 202 North Carson Street Carson City NV 89701-4508. Alternatively, some entities may be eligible for online filing (see the Nevada Secretary of State website for details).
Step 4: Pay the applicable filing fee as prescribed by law (see the Nevada 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 Nevada Secretary of State Office; keep this notification for your records to show proof that your request was accepted and approved by this office.
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 Nevada Secretary of State must maintain a registered agent. This includes all:
It does not include:
The process for changing a registered agent in Nevada begins with gathering the necessary forms from the Nevada Secretary of State website, filling out the form(s) accurately and completely, having an authorized representative file the form(s) either in person or via mail, paying the applicable filing fee as prescribed by law, and finally receiving notification from the office confirming your request has been accepted.
Documents required to change your registered agent in Nevada depend on the type of entity you have. Generally, Form UCC1 (for most corporations) or Form SA1 (for LLCs) are needed. You can find these forms at the Nevada Secretary of State website.
Documents should be sent either in person at one of Nevada’s offices or via mail to Capitol Complex Suite 256, 202 North Carson Street Carson City NV 89701-4508.
The Nevada Secretary of State charges $60 when you change your registered agent.