Change Mississippi registered agent
You can change a registered agent in Mississippi by informing the Secretary of State online via an amendment to an existing business. 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 Mississippi?
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
You can change your registered agent by filing an amendment to an existing business online.
Filing fee
$10
Registered agent
A registered agent is an agent of your LLC on whom any notice, process or demand may be served. Every LLC in Mississippi needs to have a registered agent located in the state.
Requirements
According to Mississippi Code § 79-35-5:
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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.
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Registered agent must give a documented consent to serve as your LLC's agent.
Form
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.
Frequently asked questions
Business guides in Mississippi
Registered agents are mandatory for almost all entities in Mississippi including LLCs and corporations. Learn more about how these businesses are conducted in Mississippi.
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