Fill out a Statutory Agent Update form with the Ohio Secretary of State to alter your registered agent, also known as a statutory agent.
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.
The easiest approach to replace your registered agent is to file a Statutory Agent Update form with the Ohio Secretary of State.
This may be done online or in the mail.
The Ohio Secretary of State website allows you to complete and submit a Statutory Agent Update form online. This procedure includes the following steps:
To send a Statutory Agent Update form, first download it from the Ohio Secretary of State’s website and fill it out.
After your new agent has signed the document, send it to:
P.O. Box 788 Columbus, OH 43216 Ohio Secretary of State
Fee: $25
This cost may be paid by cheque, money order, or credit card (online filings only). Read the change form for complete instructions.
If you want the Ohio Secretary of State to expedite the processing of your hard copy form, you must indicate this on the cover page of the change form. There are various alternatives available, each with a different charge.
A firm may choose to change its registered agent for a variety of reasons, including: