Change Vermont registered agent
You can change a registered agent by informing the Secretary of State by filing a 'Registered Agent Change' form. 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 Vermont?
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 Vermont, file a 'Registered Agent Change' form online with the Secretary of State.
Filing fee
$25
Agent for service of process
A agent for service of process is an agent of your LLC on whom any notice, process or demand may be served. Every LLC in Vermont needs to have a agent for service of process located in the state.
Requirements
According to Vermont Statutes title 11 § 4007:
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Agent for service of process can be an individual or an authorised organisation.
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Agent for service of process must have a street address where they can personally receive service of process.
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Office of Agent for service of process cannot be just a mailbox service of a telephone answering service.
Failure to maintain agent for service of process
If you fail to appoint or maintain a agent for service of process, the Secretary of State becomes an agent of the entity upon whom any such process, notice or demand may be served.
Frequently asked questions
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