How to Change Your Registered Agent in Iowa

How to File

1. 1

   Obtain the Statement of Change of Registered Office/Agent form

   Download the Statement of Change of Registered Office/Agent form from the Iowa Secretary of State website at sos.iowa.gov or request it by phone.

2. 2

   Complete the required information

   Fill out your LLC's name, the current registered agent information, and the new registered agent's name and Iowa street address. The new agent must have a physical address in Iowa.

3. 3

   Get signatures from authorized parties

   The form must be signed by an authorized member, manager, or representative of the LLC. If changing to a new agent, obtain their written consent to serve as your registered agent.

4. 4

   Submit the form with the filing fee

   Mail the completed form to the Iowa Secretary of State at 321 E 12th St, Des Moines, IA 50319, along with the $5 filing fee. You can pay by check or money order made payable to 'Secretary of State'.

5. 5

   Wait for processing and confirmation

   The Iowa Secretary of State typically processes registered agent changes within 5-10 business days. You'll receive confirmation once the change is officially recorded.