The 6 steps to change your registered agent in Idaho. Source: Idaho Secretary of State.
How to File
1
Obtain consent from your new registered agent
Before filing any paperwork with Idaho, ensure your new registered agent agrees to serve your LLC and has a physical Idaho address (not a P.O. Box).
2
Complete Form CRA (Change of Registered Agent)
Download and fill out the Change of Registered Agent form from the Idaho Secretary of State website at sos.idaho.gov. Include your LLC's name, new agent's information, and both old and new addresses.
3
Get signatures on the form
The form must be signed by an authorized member or manager of your LLC and by the new registered agent accepting their appointment.
4
Pay the filing fee
Include a $20 filing fee with your form submission. Payment can be made by check or money order payable to the Idaho Secretary of State.
5
Submit the form to Idaho Secretary of State
Mail the completed form and payment to: Idaho Secretary of State, 700 W Jefferson St, Room E205, Boise, ID 83720-0080, or file online through the Secretary of State's website.
6
Update your LLC records and notify the old agent
Once processed, update your internal LLC records with the new registered agent information and formally notify your previous registered agent that their services are no longer needed.
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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 your registered agent change in Idaho takes 1-3 business days if you file online through the Idaho Secretary of State's portal, or 5-10 business days if you submit Form LLC-4 (Statement of Change) by mail to 700 W. Jefferson Street, Boise, ID 83702. Online filing costs $20, while mail filing costs $15. The Idaho Secretary of State typically processes requests within these windows, though holiday periods may extend timelines. This timeline matters because your new registered agent won't legally represent your LLC until the change is officially processed and stamped by the state. During the waiting period, your previous agent remains your legal point of contact for service of process. File online through the Idaho Secretary of State's website immediately to minimize delays and ensure your agent transition happens as quickly as possible.
Changing your registered agent in Idaho costs $20 when you file Form 202 (Change of Registered Agent and/or Registered Office) with the Idaho Secretary of State's Business Division. This flat fee applies whether you're replacing your current agent with a new individual or company, or updating the registered office address. The $20 payment must accompany your completed Form 202 submission, either by mail to 700 W. State Street, Boise, ID 83720, or through the Idaho Secretary of State's online filing portal. For LLC owners, this modest fee is typically your only state cost for the change; your new registered agent may charge their own separate fees, which vary by service provider. Processing typically takes 5 to 7 business days. To proceed, download Form 202 from the Idaho Secretary of State website, fill in your LLC name and both the old and new agent information, and submit with your $20 fee.
Yes, you can serve as your own registered agent for your Idaho LLC if you meet three requirements: you must be at least 18 years old, maintain a physical street address in Idaho (not a PO box), and be available during standard business hours to receive legal documents and service of process.
However, this carries significant practical implications. As your own registered agent, you're personally responsible for receiving lawsuits, regulatory notices, and tax documents. Missing a deadline could result in a default judgment against your LLC. You'll need to file Form 202 (Application for Reservation of Name or Change of Registered Agent) with the Idaho Secretary of State, paying a $20 processing fee.
Many LLC owners discover too late that being your own agent creates liability exposure and operational burdens. If you travel frequently or run multiple businesses, this responsibility becomes problematic.
Next step: Visit the Idaho Secretary of State website (sos.idaho.gov) to download Form 202, or consider hiring a professional registered agent service for $100 to 150 annually to protect your LLC and ensure compliance.
No, properly changing your registered agent won't affect your LLC's good standing with the Idaho Secretary of State. However, the transition period requires careful timing to avoid compliance gaps.
When you file Form LLC-4 (Change of Registered Agent or Registered Office) with the Idaho Secretary of State, your good standing status remains uninterrupted as long as the new agent information is accurate and the filing is processed before your current agent's appointment ends. The filing fee is $20, and processing typically takes 5 to 7 business days.
The critical practical implication: if there's any lapse in registered agent coverage, even one day without a valid agent on file. The Secretary of State may administratively dissolve your LLC for non-compliance. This creates serious consequences, including loss of liability protection and inability to conduct business in Idaho.
Your next step: submit Form LLC-4 at least two weeks before your current registered agent's resignation takes effect, ensuring smooth continuity and maintained good standing status.
Yes, you can file your registered agent change online through the Idaho Secretary of State's website, which is the faster option and provides immediate confirmation of your filing. You can also mail Form LLC-4 (Change of Registered Agent/Registered Office) to the Idaho Secretary of State, 450 N. Oakland Avenue, Boise, ID 83702, though this method takes 5 to 10 business days for processing.
Online filing through Idaho's Secretary of State portal costs $20 and delivers instant proof of filing, which protects your LLC from administrative dissolution if your registered agent becomes invalid. Mailed submissions also cost $20 but create processing delays during which your LLC remains technically exposed if your current agent becomes unavailable.
For most LLC owners, online filing is the practical choice because it eliminates mail delays and provides same-day confirmation you can immediately share with your agent. File your change online at sos.idaho.gov today to ensure uninterrupted registered agent coverage.
Sources
Each entry below is a document recorded in our verified Idaho 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.
sosbiz.idaho.govIdaho Secretary of State: business entity filings
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