How Do I Change My Registered Agent in Maine?
To change your registered agent service in Maine, you’ll complete and submit a Statement of Appointment or Change form with the Maine Department of the Secretary of State.
You can follow the steps below to change your registered agent.
If you’re using a new registered agent service, most will file this information on your behalf.
Recommended: Northwest ($125/year) will help you file your change of registered agent paperwork and pay the state filing fee.
Changing Maine Registered Agents
Whether you’re changing registered agent service, your current registered agent resigns, or you want to be your own registered agent, you can follow the steps below to make the change.
Changing Your Registered Agent When Using a Professional Service
If you are hiring a new Maine registered agent service, they will often file the necessary paperwork for you.
The benefits of using a professional service are:
- Less Risk: A professional service will ensure that you don’t miss important legal documents, business filings, or notifications (e.g., service of process, filing fees, etc.).
- More Flexibility: A commercial registered agent service will always be present to receive service of process during normal business hours so that you don’t have to be.
- Privacy: If you act as your own agent, your name and address will become public record. Using a Maine registered agent service will help keep your information private. You’ll also avoid receiving lawsuit-related documents in front of your clients.
- Peace of mind: Using a service allows you to focus on running and growing your business. Customer satisfaction is key for any registered agent in Maine.
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Changing Your Registered Agent by Mail
Filing a Statement of Appointment or Change with the Maine Secretary of State is the best way to change your registered agent. There are different forms for other formal business structures and different types of registered agents:
- Corporation - Commercial Clerk
- Corporation - Noncommercial Clerk
- Nonprofit - Commercial RA
- Nonprofit - Noncommercial RA
- Limited Partnership (LP) - Commercial RA
- LP - Noncommercial RA
- Limited Liability Company (LLC) - Commercial RA
- LLC - Noncommercial RA
- Limited Liability Partnership (LLP) - Commercial
- LLP - Noncommercial
This can be filed by mail at:
Secretary of State
Division of Corporations, UCC and Commissions
101 State House Station
Augusta, ME 04333-0101
Filing Fee
The filing fee is $15 for nonprofits and $35 for all other entities You can pay this fee by check or money order.
Expedited Orders
If you need the Maine Department of the Secretary of State to expedite your form, you must check the appropriate box on the cover letter attached to the Statement of Appointment or Change.
The fee is $50 for 24-hour service and $100 for immediate service.
FAQs
It costs $15 for nonprofits and $35 for all other entities to change your Maine registered agent when filing a Statement of Appointment or Change with the Department of the Secretary of State.
In Maine, you can be your own agent. To do so, you’ll need to meet the following requirements: You must be 18 or older. You must have a physical address in Maine that you are always at Monday through Friday during normal business hours to receive service of process.
You cannot change your Maine registered agent online. You can only submit the filing by mail. Maine does have an expedited order option that’s available for an additional fee.