Being Your Own Registered Agent
Can I be my own registered agent in Missouri?
Any individual or business entity can be a Missouri registered agent if they meet the Missouri state requirements for being a registered agent. As per business law, a Missouri LLC’s registered agent is responsible for handling all legal notices and correspondence on behalf of a business entity.
What are the requirements to be a Registered Agent in Missouri? Your Missouri registered agent must be at least eighteen years old. It is important to note that your registered agent must have a valid Missouri street address (one that isn’t a P.O. Box).
Missouri law, specifically Missouri Revised Statutes, Section 351.370, mandates that all businesses, including new ones like yours, appoint a registered agent when filing their formation documents with the state.
Changing Your Registered Agent
To change your Missouri registered agent, members are required to fill out and submit a Statement of Change of Registered Agent and/or Registered Office form (Corp. 59) with the Missouri Secretary of State. You can change your Missouri registered agent service by mail, fax, in person, or through a professional service. The cost is $10 to file the document by mail and $25 for online processing.
The easiest approach to alter your registered agent is to file the Statement online. The new registered agent must consent to their appointment by either signing the Statement of Change form or by attaching a separate written consent statement to the form.
To legally change your Missouri registered agent, you can also submit the required form to the following address:
State of Missouri Secretary of State
Corporations Division
P.O. Box 778
Jefferson City, MO 65102Registered Agent Services and Responsibilities
What does a registered agent do in Missouri? A registered agent in Missouri is a person or corporate organization that serves as your company’s point of contact, handling all legal notices, tax documents, and correspondence with the state.
Hiring a Missouri Registered Agent Service is a more reliable setup, giving you the freedom to take vacations, and not worry about address changes if you move. These services often include Annual Report reminders to help keep your LLC in compliance.
Costs for Missouri Registered Agent Services typically range between $100 and $300 per year.
Incfile provides complete Missouri Registered Agent services, offering a free first year for corporations formed through their service, and $119 per year thereafter.
Here’s what services like Incfile offer:
- Email notifications for document receipt
- A digital dashboard for document access and storage
What Are the Penalties for Non-Compliance?
Failing to maintain a Registered Agent in Missouri can lead to the administrative dissolution of the entity by the Missouri Secretary of State.
If you neglect to appoint a registered agent, your business may not be allowed to form in Missouri and may incur fines or penalties.
Does Missouri Require Registered Agent Consents? Yes, written consent is required to confirm that the registered agent is aware of their duties and willingly accepts the legal obligations.