Change Minnesota registered agent
You can change a registered agent by informing the Secretary of State online via a 'Notice of Change of Registered Office/Registered Agent'. Learn how to do this step by step.
Who are they?
Agent for service of process
Also known as a registered agent, resident agent, statutory agent, etc in various states. These agents are physically located in the state where business entities operate. They receive important legal documents on behalf of the business entity.
Receive service of process
Their primary task is to receive tax forms, judicial notices, and other legal documents during business hours, 5 days a week.
For all business entities
Most business entities including LLCs, corporations, and partnerships require these agents in every state they operate in.
Not PO boxes
Agents must have a physical street address in the state. Not just PO boxes.
Details are public
The address and contact details of these agents are made public by the Secretary of State.
Actions
Step-by-step instructions
How to change a registered agent in Minnesota?
Check the steps below:
1. Find a new registered agent
Before you plan to change your existing registered agent, make sure to find an alternative registered agent in the state.
If you are physically located in the state, you can be a registered agent for your own LLC. But paying a service provider to become a registered agent will give you much-needed peace of mind.
You can also find a new registered agent through the state's business entity search tool.
2. Inform existing registered agent
You may inform your existing registered agent about your decision to replace them.
3. Inform the State
To change the registered agent for an LLC in Minnesota, file the form 'Notice of Change of Registered Office/Registered Agent' online with the Secretary of State.
Filing fee
$55
Alternatively, you can also change the registered agent by filing your annual renewal if you are within the filing period of the report. You will also have to file an LLC amendment to articles along with the annual renewal. This can be filed online or via mail.
Filing fee
$0
Registered agent
A registered agent is an agent of your LLC on whom any notice, process or demand may be served. Every LLC in Minnesota needs to have a registered agent located in the state.
Requirements
According to Minnesota Statutes § 322C.0113:
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Registered agent can be an individual or an authorised organisation.
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Registered agent must have a street address where they can personally receive service of process.
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Office of Registered agent cannot be just a mailbox service of a telephone answering service.
Failure to maintain registered agent
If you fail to maintain a registered agent, the Secretary of State will become agent of the company upon whom process, notice, or demand may be served.
LLC Annual Renewal
Every LLC has to file this report in Minnesota to stay compliant with the state laws.
Filing Annual Renewal
Minnesota LLC is expected to file this report annually by December 31
File it online on Minnesota Secretary of State website
Visit
Mail a form to Minnesota Secretary of State website
PDF
Address
Minnesota Secretary of State — Business Services
Retirement Systems of Minnesota Building
60 Empire Drive, Suite 100
St Paul, MN 55103
Online fee
$0
Online processing time
instant
Mailing fee
$0
Mail processing time
4-7 days
Failure to pay
Minnesota immediately dissolves LLCs that do not file on time.
Frequently asked questions
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