The 6 steps to change your registered agent in Indiana. Source: Indiana Secretary of State.
How to File
1
Choose Your New Registered Agent
Select either an Indiana resident with a physical address in the state, or a business entity authorized to provide registered agent services in Indiana. Ensure they're available during normal business hours to receive legal documents.
2
Obtain Consent from Your New Agent
Get written agreement from your new registered agent before filing. If using a professional service, complete their service agreement. Your new agent must have a physical Indiana address (not a P.O. Box).
3
File Statement of Change of Registered Agent
Complete and file Form AR-4 (Statement of Change of Registered Agent) with the Indiana Secretary of State. Include your LLC's name, file number, old agent information, and new agent details with their acceptance.
4
Pay the Required Filing Fee
Submit the $30 filing fee along with your Form AR-4. You can file online through the Indiana Secretary of State website at https://www.in.gov/sos or mail the form with a check or money order.
5
Notify Your Old Registered Agent
Inform your previous registered agent that you've officially changed agents and that they're no longer responsible for receiving legal documents on behalf of your LLC.
6
Update Your LLC Records
Update your internal LLC records, operating agreement, and notify banks, vendors, and other business contacts of your new registered agent information as needed.
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Your current registered agent is moving out of Indiana or closing their business
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You want to switch from a friend or family member to a professional registered agent service
Your business has relocated within Indiana and you need an agent closer to your new location
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
Indiana processes registered agent changes through the Secretary of State within 1-2 business days for online filings submitted through its business filing portal, or 5-10 business days for paper submissions mailed to the Indianapolis office. You'll submit Form INC 1/A (Amendment to Articles of Incorporation) or the appropriate entity amendment form for your business structure. The effective date is when the Secretary of State officially accepts and records your filing, not when you submit it. For LLCs, this protects you immediately. Your old agent's liability ends and your new agent's begins on the acceptance date. If you're changing agents due to service issues or relocation, filing online ensures the fastest protection. File through the Indiana Secretary of State's online portal at sos.in.gov/business to receive confirmation within 48 hours, or call 317-232-6576 to verify your filing was received if using mail submission.
Changing your registered agent in Indiana costs $30, paid directly to the Indiana Secretary of State when you file Form AR-4 (Application for Change of Registered Agent and/or Registered Office).
This $30 fee applies regardless of your filing method, online through the Secretary of State's business portal or by mail. There are no additional state fees, though you may incur costs if you hire a registered agent service or an attorney to handle the filing.
The practical benefit: this low fee makes it affordable to update your agent quickly if yours becomes unavailable or your business relationship changes. Processing typically takes 3 to 5 business days after submission.
To proceed, visit the Indiana Secretary of State website, download Form AR-4, complete it with your LLC's name, entity number, and your new agent's details, then submit it with the $30 fee online or by mail to the Indianapolis office.
Yes, you can serve as your own registered agent in Indiana if you maintain a physical street address within the state and are a resident. However, Indiana law requires your registered agent to be available during standard business hours to receive legal documents at that address, a responsibility that often proves impractical for active business owners.
If you choose self-representation, you must file Form 20120 (Application for Reservation of Name) or amend your Articles of Organization with the Indiana Secretary of State to designate yourself. The filing fee is $105. The critical practical implication is that any lawsuit, tax notice, or regulatory communication will be delivered to your personal address during business hours, and missing service could result in a default judgment against your LLC.
Consider whether you can consistently monitor your registered agent address. If you travel frequently or manage multiple businesses, missing a essential legal document could jeopardize your company. Your next step: contact the Indiana Secretary of State at (317) 232-6576 to confirm whether using your home address meets residency requirements before filing your amendment.
No, properly changing your registered agent won't affect your LLC's good standing with the Indiana Secretary of State. However, you must file Form 11-40509 (Change of Registered Agent or Office) without any lapse in representation. Indiana requires all LLCs to maintain a continuously valid registered agent at a physical address in the state. If you allow a gap between removing your old agent and appointing a new one, the Secretary of State may initiate administrative dissolution proceedings, which would jeopardize your good standing status and your ability to conduct business legally. To protect yourself, coordinate the transition so your new registered agent's appointment takes effect on or before your current agent's departure date. File your amendment immediately with the Indiana Secretary of State and keep confirmation documentation for your records. This prevents any compliance issues that could complicate future business transactions or licensing requirements.
Indiana allows you to file Form AR-4 (Change of Registered Agent) either online through the Indiana Secretary of State website at https://www.in.gov/sos or by mailing the completed form to the Indiana Secretary of State, 201 State House, Indianapolis, IN 46204. Online filing is significantly faster. You'll receive immediate confirmation of submission and processing typically completes within 1-2 business days. Mailed filings take 7-10 business days and require a $20 filing fee, while online filing through the Secretary of State's portal costs the same but eliminates mail delays. For LLC owners, choosing online filing means your new registered agent becomes official faster, reducing the window where service of process documents might reach an outdated agent. Visit https://www.in.gov/sos and navigate to the Business Services section to locate the online filing portal and access the current Form AR-4 requirements.
Sources
Each entry below is a document recorded in our verified Indiana 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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