The 4 steps to change your registered agent in Arizona. Source: Arizona Corporation Commission.
How to File
1
Obtain consent from your new registered agent
Before filing any paperwork, ensure your new registered agent agrees to serve and has a valid Arizona street address (not a P.O. box).
2
Complete the Statement of Change of Known Place of Business form
Download and fill out the Statement of Change of Known Place of Business form from the Arizona Corporation Commission. This form is used to update registered agent information.
3
Submit the form and pay the filing fee
File the completed form with the Arizona Corporation Commission at azsos.gov or by mail. The filing fee is $10 and can be paid online or by check.
4
Update your LLC records
Once approved, update your internal LLC records and notify banks, vendors, and other parties of your new registered agent address.
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This guide is general information, not legal or tax advice, and reading it does not create an attorney-client relationship. It reports what each state publishes about filing deadlines, fees, and the consequences of missing them, with the sources this page cites. It cannot tell you what your own company owes: the date turns on when and where you formed, states change these rules between our reviews, and in several states an entity-level tax falls due in a year when no report does. Confirm your own dates with the filing office named on this page before you rely on one here, because the penalty for missing a deadline can be administrative dissolution of the company.
Frequently Asked Questions
Processing typically takes 2-3 business days when filed online through the Arizona Corporation Commission (ACC) website, while paper filings by mail may take 5-10 business days. You'll submit Form 10-108 (Change of Registered Agent and/or Registered Office) through the ACC's online filing portal at azcc.gov. The ACC charges a $10 filing fee regardless of submission method. This timeline means your new registered agent officially takes effect once the ACC processes and approves your amendment. Critical because Arizona law requires continuous registered agent coverage, and gaps create liability exposure. Your LLC remains legally responsible if legal documents aren't properly received during processing delays. To minimize disruption, file your amendment at least one week before your current agent's termination date. Visit azcc.gov and navigate to the LLC filing section to submit Form 10-108 immediately.
Changing your registered agent in Arizona costs exactly $10, payable to the Arizona Corporation Commission (ACC). This fee applies when you file Form 10.1/A (Articles of Amendment, Change of Registered Agent and Address) through the ACC's online filing system or by mail.
This $10 fee is the only state-mandated cost; Arizona imposes no additional processing, administrative, or service fees for this amendment. However, you may incur costs outside the state fee if you hire a registered agent service company or an attorney to prepare and submit the paperwork on your behalf, typical professional fees range from $50 to $150.
The practical advantage is straightforward: Arizona's flat $10 rate makes it affordable to update your registered agent without financial barriers, whether you're replacing an agent who moved, switched to a professional registered agent service, or designated an internal company representative.
Your next step is to complete Form 10.1/A with your LLC's name, entity number, the current agent's information, and the new agent's complete Arizona address, then submit it with the $10 fee to the ACC.
Yes, you can serve as your own registered agent in Arizona if you maintain a valid Arizona street address and are a state resident. However, this creates significant practical challenges. As your own registered agent, you must personally accept legal documents and official correspondence at your registered office during business hours, every business day. Missing a service of process document could result in a default judgment against your LLC. Additionally, your personal address becomes public record on Arizona Corporation Commission filings, eliminating privacy protection. Professional registered agent services in Arizona typically cost $75 to $150 annually and handle document receipt, forwarding, and compliance reminders. If you choose self-representation, file Form L010 (the Articles of Organization) or an amendment with your personal address, ensuring it's a physical street address, not a PO box. Most Arizona LLC owners ultimately hire a professional service to avoid liability exposure and maintain confidentiality.
No, properly changing your registered agent won't affect your LLC's good standing with the Arizona Corporation Commission. To maintain good standing, you must file Form LLC-13 (Change of Registered Agent) with the ACC before your current agent's appointment expires. Arizona requires every LLC to designate a registered agent at all times; failure to do so triggers automatic administrative dissolution after 60 days of notice from the ACC. The filing fee is $0 if submitted electronically through the ACC's online portal. Your LLC remains in good standing throughout the transition as long as there's no lapse in agent coverage. This is critical because dissolved status blocks your ability to conduct business legally and complicates future reinstatement. File your Form LLC-13 at least two weeks before your current agent's termination date to ensure continuous compliance and avoid dissolution proceedings.
You can file your registered agent change online through the Arizona Corporation Commission's (ACC) online filing system at azsos.gov, which is the fastest option. Alternatively, you may mail Form SI (Statement of Information) or the specific change form to the ACC's Phoenix office at 1300 W. Washington Street, Phoenix, AZ 85007. Online filing typically processes within 1 to 2 business days, while mailed submissions take 5 to 7 business days. There's no additional fee for filing the change, only the standard filing fee of $10 applies. Filing online eliminates delays and provides immediate confirmation, which is critical because your LLC's legal liability protection depends on maintaining an active registered agent. If your current agent has resigned or become unavailable, filing promptly prevents compliance violations and potential loss of good standing status. Complete your filing immediately through azsos.gov to avoid service-of-process complications.
Sources
Each entry below is a document recorded in our verified Arizona sources, and each entry says what the document is. Some statutory text is read from an accurate mirror rather than from the state's own host, and those say so.
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