Change your registered agent, also known as a resident agent, in Maryland by submitting a Resolution to Change Principal Office or Resident Agent form to the Maryland State Department of Assessments and Taxation.
When transferring registered agent services, when an agent resigns or goes out of business, or if they choose to function as their own registered agent, a company owner may opt to change their registered agent.
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Change of Principal Office or Resident Agent Resolution
The quickest — and least costly — method to replace your registered agent is to file a Resolution to Change Principal Office or Resident Agent with the Maryland State Department of Assessments & Taxation.
This may be done in person, via mail, or online.
Online Resolution to Change Principal Office or Resident Agent is recommended.
You may use the Maryland Business Express website to complete and submit a Resolution to Change Principal Office or Resident Agent. This procedure includes the following steps:
Access the website by logging in.
Complete the form and get electronic approval from the new agent.
Fill out the form and include your payment details.
Online submissions are prioritized and will be handled within seven to ten business days.
Send or deliver a Resolution to Change Principal Office or Resident Agent.
To submit a Resolution to Change Principal Office or Resident Agent by mail or in person, first download and fill out the form from the Maryland State Department of Assessments & Taxation website.
After your new agent has signed their agreement, send the paperwork and money to:
Charter Division of the State Department of Assessments and Taxation
301 W. 8th Floor, Preston St.
Baltimore, Maryland 212022395
Fee: $25
This charge may be paid by cheque or credit card (online filings only).
Please expedite your order.
If you want the Maryland State Department of Assessments and Taxation to process your form faster, you must pay a $50 expediting fee. Online filings are considered expedited and do not incur a fee.
Why Should You Change Registered Agents?
A firm may choose to change its registered agent for a variety of reasons, including:
Changing from an Individual Agent to a Registered Agent Service: While people (even a company’s own executives or employees) may operate as registered agents, they will be publicly listed in the state’s database. Some individuals may see this as an invasion of their privacy. Registered agents must also be accessible in their office between the hours of 8 a.m. and 5 p.m. and 5 p.m. Monday to Friday, which might be inconvenient. These concerns are resolved by switching to a registered agent service.
Expanding Your Business Into New States: Limited liability companies (LLCs), corporations, and other formal business entities are required to have a registered agent in each state where they do business. Not all registered agents are authorized to act as a registered agent in every state. Some companies would rather have the same registered agent in each state than multiple separate ones.
Customer Satisfaction: Whether it’s about pricing, customer service, or job quality, some changes occur simply because a company is dissatisfied with its present registered agent.