To change your registered agent in Rhode Island, you must fill out and submit a Statement of Change of Registered Agent form with the Secretary of State. It costs $20 to change registered agents in Rhode Island.
How to Submit Change of Registered Agent Form
To submit a Statement of Change of Registered Agent by mail or in person, first, download the form from the Rhode Island Secretary of State website and then fill it out. Submit the applicable form to: Division of Business Services 148 W. River Street Providence, RI 02904-2615. The cost to change your registered agent is $10 for nonprofits and $20 for all other entities. You can pay this fee by check, money order, or credit card.
Eligibility Criteria for Registered Agent
A registered agent can be an employee of the company or third parties such as lawyers and registered agent service companies that is a resident or an organization that is located in Rhode Island and has a valid street address in Rhode Island. However, if you are a resident and of legal age in Rhode Island, you are allowed to register as your business’s registered agent.
Required Information for Change of Registered Agent
To change your registered agent in Rhode Island, you have to fill out a Statement of Change form with information like your registered agent’s name and address, and then file it with the Rhode Island Secretary of State. It will cost you $20 in state fees to submit it. According to the aforementioned section of the Rhode Island Business Corporation Act, you have three options when choosing a registered agent: An individual resident of Rhode Island, a domestic or foreign corporation authorized to transact business in Rhode Island, or a foreign corporation authorized to transact business in Rhode Island.
Yes, you can change the address of your LLC online using the Rhode Island Department of State’s Business Services Online system. It typically takes 2-3 business days for the Rhode Island Secretary of State to process an LLC address change form. There is a $10 fee for changing the registered office/address of an LLC in Rhode Island. You can change the address of your LLC in Rhode Island yourself, as long as you file the necessary forms and pay the required fees.