Edmond Hui is a software engineer and serial entrepreneur based in New York who has founded multiple online businesses across e-commerce, media, and information publishing. Before transitioning into tech, he spent years as a commercial real estate professional closing deals totaling over 100,000 square feet, giving him firsthand experience with business formation and entity structuring. He built MyStateLLC to provide the free, state-specific LLC guidance he wished existed when forming his own companies.
How to File
1
Choose Your New Registered Agent
Select a new registered agent who is either a Massachusetts resident with a physical street address in the state, or a business entity authorized to conduct business in Massachusetts.
2
Obtain Written Consent
Get written consent from your new registered agent confirming they agree to serve in this capacity for your LLC. Keep this documentation for your records.
3
Complete the Statement of Change Form
File the Statement of Change of Registered Agent and/or Registered Office form with the Massachusetts Secretary of State. This form updates your registered agent information on file.
4
Pay the Required Fee
Submit the $25 filing fee along with your completed form. You can pay by check, money order, or online if filing electronically through the Massachusetts Secretary of State website.
5
Submit Your Filing
Mail your completed form and fee to the Massachusetts Secretary of State at One Ashburton Place, 17th Floor, Boston, MA 02108, or file online at https://www.sec.state.ma.us for faster processing.
6
Update Your Records
Once approved, update your internal LLC records and notify relevant parties (banks, vendors, etc.) of your new registered agent's information.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Processing times for changing your registered agent in Massachusetts depend on your filing method. Online filings submitted through the Massachusetts Secretary of State's Business Services website are processed fastest, typically within 3–5 business days. Mail filings submitted to the Secretary of the Commonwealth, One Ashburton Place, Boston, MA 02108, take 10–15 business days.
You'll submit Form LLC-105 (Change of Registered Agent/Office) with a $25 filing fee. The practical implication is significant: until your change is officially processed and reflected in the state records, your original registered agent remains the legal agent of record, responsible for receiving service of process and official notices. This gap could delay critical legal documents reaching your business.
To expedite the change and ensure your LLC stays compliant, file online immediately through the Secretary of State's portal rather than mailing the form. Check your filing status within the Business Services portal after submission to confirm when your new agent becomes official.
Changing your registered agent in Massachusetts costs $25, paid directly to the Massachusetts Secretary of State. You'll submit Form 106, the "Statement of Change of Registered Agent," through the Secretary of State's Business Services Division online portal or by mail to One Ashburton Place, Boston, MA 02108. This flat fee applies regardless of filing method—online submission through the state's official website costs the same as paper filing by mail, though online processing typically completes within 1–2 business days versus 5–7 days for mail. The $25 fee covers processing your new agent information into the state's records system. As an LLC owner, this modest cost lets you maintain compliance without significant expense, whether you're replacing an agent who relocated, upgrading to a professional registered agent service, or updating contact details. File your Form 106 immediately if your current agent has moved or can no longer serve, as operating without a valid registered agent exposes your LLC to administrative dissolution.
Yes, you can serve as your own registered agent in Massachusetts, provided you're a state resident with a physical street address—a P.O. Box doesn't qualify. You'll file Form LLC-2 (Certificate of Change of Registered Agent/Office) with the Massachusetts Secretary of the Commonwealth's Corporations Division, paying a $25 filing fee. This means you'll personally receive all legal documents, tax notices, and compliance deadlines at your home or business address, creating a public record of your residential location. Many LLC owners avoid this due to privacy concerns and the liability of missing critical deadlines that could result in administrative dissolution. If you change your mind later, filing another Form LLC-2 takes roughly 5–7 business days. Before deciding, confirm your address won't change within the next renewal period, as updating it again costs an additional $25. Consider consulting a Massachusetts business attorney about the practical implications for your specific situation.
No, changing your registered agent will not affect your Massachusetts LLC's good standing status with the Secretary of the Commonwealth. The Commonwealth cares only that you maintain a registered agent at all times—not who that agent is.
However, failing to file Form LLC-2 (Change of Registered Agent/Office) with the Massachusetts Secretary of the Commonwealth within 30 days of the change could jeopardize your standing. Late filings may result in administrative penalties or service-of-process issues if the state cannot reach your current agent.
The filing fee is $25. If your LLC has no registered agent on file for any period, the state may administratively dissolve your LLC, requiring expensive reinstatement.
Your next step: Complete Form LLC-2 immediately, include your new agent's Massachusetts address, and submit it to the Secretary of the Commonwealth's Business Services Division at 100 Cambridge Street, Boston, MA 02202.
Massachusetts allows both online and mail filing for registered agent changes through the Secretary of State's Corporations Division. Online filing through the state's business services portal at https://www.sec.state.ma.us is significantly faster, typically processing within 1–2 business days, compared to 7–10 business days for mailed filings. You'll file Form 107 (Application for Change of Registered Agent) using the online system, which costs $25 as of 2026. The online method eliminates mail delays and provides immediate confirmation of submission, crucial if your current registered agent's term is expiring soon. For mailed submissions, send the completed Form 107 with the filing fee to the Secretary of the Commonwealth, One Ashburton Place, Boston, MA 02108. To proceed immediately, visit the Secretary of State's website, create your business account, and upload Form 107 with your new agent's information and written consent.
