Change Your Florida LLC Registered Agent in 2026
Complete guide to filing the required paperwork with the Florida Secretary of State to update your registered agent information.
By Edmond Hui · Last updated: January 2026
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Obtain the Statement of Change of Registered Office/Agent form
Download Form CR2E08 from the Florida Secretary of State website at https://dos.myflorida.com or request it by mail. This is the official form required to change your registered agent in Florida.
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Complete the required information
Fill out your LLC's name, document number, current registered agent information, and new registered agent details. The new agent must have a Florida street address and consent to serve as your registered agent.
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Get your new registered agent's consent
Your new registered agent must sign the form accepting their appointment. If you're using a registered agent service, they'll typically handle this step for you as part of their onboarding process.
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Submit the form with filing fee
File Form CR2E08 with the Florida Secretary of State along with the $25 filing fee. You can file online through the Sunbiz portal, by mail, or in person at the Division of Corporations office.
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Update your records
Once filed, update your internal LLC records and notify banks, vendors, and other business contacts of the registered agent change. The change becomes effective when filed with the state.
When Should You Change Your Registered Agent?
- Your current registered agent is moving out of Florida or closing their business
- You want to switch from being your own registered agent to a professional service
- Your registered agent is not reliably receiving or forwarding important legal documents
- You're moving your business operations to a different location within Florida
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