How Do I Change My Registered Agent in Utah?
If your company needs to change its Utah registered agent, you can do so by filling out a Registration Information Change form with the Utah Department of Commerce.
To help you through the process, we’ve put together this easy-to-follow guide.
Another option is to have your new registered agent service process the change for you.
Recommended: Northwest ($125/year) will help you file your change of registered agent paperwork and pay the state filing fee.
Changing Utah Registered Agents
Whether you want to change your registered agent services, your agent resigns, or you want to be your own 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 service, they will 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 or notifications (e.g., service of process, legal correspondence, etc.).
- More Flexibility: A service will always be present to conduct business and 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 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. Many limited liability companies choose to use an agent for this reason.
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Changing Your Registered Agent Online
You can complete and submit a Registration Information Change form online via the Utah Department of Commerce’s Business Renewal website. The steps for this process include:
- Log in to the website
- Complete the form with the new registered agent information
- Submit the form along with the payment
Changing Your Registered Agent by Mail, Fax, or In Person
To submit a Registration Information Change form with a hard copy, download the form from the Utah Department of Commerce website and then fill it out. Utah has different change forms for different types of business structures:
- Corporation
- Limited Liability Company (LLC)
- General Partnership (GP)
- Limited Partnership (LP)
- Limited Liability Partnership (LLP)
- Business Trust
- Uniform Limited Cooperative Association
Changing Your Agent by Mail
Mail your completed form (with payment) to the address below:
Utah Division of Corporations & Commercial Code
P.O. Box 146705
Salt Lake City, UT 84114-6705
Changing Your Registered Agent In Person
To submit a Registration Information Change form in person, take the completed form to the address below:
Utah Division of Corporations & Commercial Code
160 East 300 South
Salt Lake City, UT 84111
Changing Your Registered Agent by Fax
To submit a Registration Information Change form by fax, submit the applicable completed form to (801) 530-6438.
Utah Filing Fee
When filed on its own, the Registration Information Change form is $13. You can pay this fee by check, money order, or credit card.
FAQs
It costs $13 to change your Utah registered agent when filing a Registration Information Change form with the Department of Commerce.
Yes, as per Utah law, an individual may serve as their own registered agent for their business entity if they are over 18 years old, have a physical address within the state of Utah, and are available during normal business hours to accept service of process.
Yes, it is possible to change Utah registered agents online by accessing the Utah Division of Corporations and Commercial Code's Business Renewal website. The fee for filing a Change of Registered Agent form is $13. Businesses can pay this fee electronically via credit card or electronic check.