How to Change Your Registered Agent in California

How to File

1. 1

   Choose Your New Registered Agent

   Select a new registered agent who has a California street address and is available during business hours. This can be yourself, another person, or a professional registered agent service.

2. 2

   Complete Form LLC-12

   Download and fill out the Statement of Information form (Form LLC-12) from the California Secretary of State website. This form allows you to update your registered agent information along with other LLC details.

3. 3

   Pay the Required Fee

   The filing fee for Form LLC-12 is $20 when filed online or $30 when filed by mail. You can pay online with a credit card or by check if mailing the form.

4. 4

   Submit Your Form

   File Form LLC-12 online through the California Secretary of State's website at https://www.sos.ca.gov or mail it to the Secretary of State's office in Sacramento.

5. 5

   Notify Your Old Registered Agent

   Inform your previous registered agent in writing that their services are no longer needed. This helps prevent confusion and ensures a smooth transition.

6. 6

   Update Internal Records

   Update your LLC's internal records and notify banks, vendors, and other business contacts of your new registered agent's address if it differs from your previous one.