The 5 steps to change your registered agent in Minnesota. Source: Minnesota Secretary of State.
How to File
1
Choose Your New Registered Agent
Select a new registered agent who is either a Minnesota resident or a business entity authorized to transact business in Minnesota. Ensure they have a physical street address (not a P.O. Box) in Minnesota and are available during business hours.
2
Obtain Consent from New Agent
Get written consent from your new registered agent before filing the change. Most professional services will provide this automatically, but if using an individual, document their agreement to serve as your agent.
3
Complete the Statement of Change Form
File a Statement of Change of Registered Office and/or Registered Agent with the Minnesota Secretary of State. This form updates your registered agent information on file.
4
Submit Your Filing
Submit your completed form online through the Minnesota Secretary of State website at https://www.sos.state.mn.us or by mail. The filing fee is $25 for online submissions.
5
Update Your Records
Once approved, update your internal LLC records and notify banks, vendors, and other parties of your new registered agent information. The change becomes effective when filed with the state.
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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
In Minnesota, changing your registered agent takes **1-2 business days for online filings** through the Secretary of State's website, while mailed submissions to the Minnesota Secretary of State (Business Services Division, 60 Empire Drive, Suite 100, Saint Paul, MN 55103) require **5-10 business days** for processing. You'll submit Form **Articles of Amendment** or a **Statement of Change of Registered Agent**, and the effective date is the date the Secretary of State stamps your filing as received. This matters because your LLC remains legally responsible for service of process at your old agent's address until the change officially processes. Missing this window could mean critical legal documents go undelivered. To avoid gaps in coverage, file your amendment immediately and request email confirmation of filing from the Secretary of State's office to verify your exact effective date before notifying your previous agent of termination.
Changing your registered agent in Minnesota requires filing Form 5015, the "Statement of Change of Registered Agent or Registered Office," with the Minnesota Secretary of State. The filing fee is exactly $25 for online submissions through the Secretary of State's online filing system, making it one of the most affordable LLC modifications available. Mail submissions carry the same $25 fee but may incur additional postal delays. This modest expense is critical because failing to update your registered agent can result in missed legal notices, dissolved LLC status, or liability issues. Your new registered agent must have a physical street address in Minnesota and consent to serve in this role. File Form 5015 immediately after your agent change takes effect to maintain compliance and ensure proper service of process on your business.
Yes, you can serve as your own registered agent in Minnesota if you maintain a physical street address within the state. However, this decision carries significant practical responsibilities. As your own registered agent, you must be available during all business hours to receive legal documents, tax notices, and official correspondence from the Minnesota Secretary of State. Your registered agent address becomes public record on your Articles of Organization filing with the Minnesota Secretary of State's Office, meaning your personal address will be searchable online. This exposes you to potential solicitation and service of process at your home. If you miss receiving critical documents, your LLC could face penalties or default judgments. Most Minnesota LLC owners hire a registered agent service ($75 to $300 annually) to maintain confidentiality and ensure reliable document receipt. To change your registered agent, file Form 522 (Change of Registered Agent/Office) with the Secretary of State. Contact the Minnesota Secretary of State's Business Services division at (651) 296-2803 to discuss whether self-representation aligns with your business needs.
No, changing your registered agent won't affect your LLC's good standing in Minnesota as long as you file Form 5015 (Change of Registered Office or Registered Agent) with the Minnesota Secretary of State and maintain continuous registered agent coverage without gaps. A lapse in registered agent service, even one day, can result in administrative dissolution of your LLC, making your business unable to conduct operations or defend lawsuits. Minnesota requires all LLCs to maintain a registered agent with a physical street address (not a PO box) in the state at all times. To avoid dissolution, coordinate your agent transition carefully: have your new agent's information ready before submitting Form 5015, and confirm acceptance from both the outgoing and incoming agents. File your change with the Secretary of State immediately once both parties agree. You can verify your filing status online through the Secretary of State's business search tool within days of submission. The Minnesota Secretary of State publishes no standard processing time for this filing.
You can file your registered agent change online through the Minnesota Secretary of State's Business Services portal at https://www.sos.state.mn.us, which is the fastest option with a $25 filing fee and typically processes within 2 to 3 business days. Alternatively, you can mail Form 5014 (Change of Registered Agent/Office) to the Minnesota Secretary of State, 100 Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Boulevard, St. Paul, MN 55155, though processing takes 7 to 10 business days and costs the same $25 fee, plus mail time. Online filing eliminates mail delays and provides immediate confirmation, making it the practical choice for most LLC owners who need the change reflected quickly in state records. Your new registered agent can begin handling service of process documents immediately upon filing approval. To proceed, visit the Secretary of State website, select "Business Services," and log in or create an account to submit your change today.
Sources
Each entry below is a document recorded in our verified Minnesota 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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