If you are making a change to your registered agent in New York, you’ll need to inform the New York Secretary of state. It costs $25 to do it yourself. Read this guide to learn how.
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Here’s everything you need to know to change your registered agent.
First, you’ll need to collect some basic information about your business, including the entity name, file number (if applicable) and existing registered agent information. You’ll also need to have chosen who will be appointed as the new registered agent prior to filing the paperwork.
Next, you must fill out the Certificate of Change Form, which can be found on the New York Secretary of State website. This form should include information about both your current and newly appointed registered agents, as well as other pertinent details about your business or organization. Make sure all required fields are filled out accurately before submitting either electronically through the New York Department of State Division of Corporations’ eAccess filing system or by mail directly to Department of State at One Commerce Plaza 99 Washington Avenue Albany NY 12231.
The filing fee for applications submitted electronically is $25. Paper applications come with a $5 extra fee when mailed directly to Department of State at One Commerce Plaza 99 Washington Avenue Albany NY 12231.
Once your filing has been submitted along with all applicable fees according to state regulations, you will receive notification from the office confirming acceptance of your request – usually within 5-7 days after submission unless it is particularly busy season which can cause processing delays.
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 New York Secretary of State must maintain a registered agent. This includes all:
It does not include:
A registered agent is a person or corporation designated to receive legal documents on behalf of an entity. It is typically required in order to register a business in the state of New York.
The form for changing your registered agent in the state of New York is called CD-401, and can be found on the New York Secretary of State website.
The new registered agent must either be a resident of New York or have a place of business located within the state. The name and address of the new registered agent must also be provided.
You must report a change of registered agent within 60 days.