The 5 steps to change your registered agent in Mississippi. Source: Mississippi Secretary of State.
How to File
1
Obtain the Statement of Change of Registered Office/Agent form
Download the official form from the Mississippi Secretary of State website at https://www.sos.ms.gov or request it by mail. This form is used to update both registered agent and registered office information.
2
Complete the required information
Fill out your LLC's name exactly as it appears on file, current registered agent information, new registered agent's name and Mississippi address, and have an authorized member or manager sign the form.
3
Get consent from your new registered agent
Ensure your new registered agent agrees to serve in this capacity. If using a professional service, they will typically provide written consent. Individual agents must be Mississippi residents or entities authorized to do business in Mississippi.
4
Submit the form with filing fee
Mail the completed form with a $25 filing fee to the Mississippi Secretary of State, Business Services Division, 401 Mississippi Street, Jackson, MS 39201. Make checks payable to 'Mississippi Secretary of State.'
5
Wait for processing confirmation
The Secretary of State will process your change and send confirmation. Keep this documentation for your LLC records as proof of the registered agent change.
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Go directly to the Mississippi Secretary of State portal.
Your current registered agent is moving out of Mississippi or closing their business
You want to switch from a friend or family member to a professional registered agent service
Your registered agent is no longer responsive or reliable in handling legal documents
You're relocating your business and need a registered 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
Changes to your registered agent in Mississippi typically process within 5 to 10 business days when submitted by mail to the Mississippi Secretary of State. The state doesn't currently offer expedited processing for registered agent amendments, so plan accordingly if your current agent is unavailable.
To initiate the change, file Form 725 (Certificate of Amendment) with the Secretary of State's Business Division, located in Jackson. The standard filing fee is $50. Processing begins only after the Secretary of State receives your completed form and payment.
For LLC owners, this timeline means you can't have your new registered agent take effect immediately. There's inherent delay built into Mississippi's filing system. If your current agent has resigned or become unresponsive, your LLC technically lacks proper service of process during those 5 to 10 days, creating potential legal exposure.
**Next step:** Prepare your Form 725 amendment now with your new agent's information and mail it directly to the Mississippi Secretary of State, Business Services Division, P.O. Box 136, Jackson, MS 39205.
Changing your registered agent in Mississippi costs $25, payable to the Mississippi Secretary of State. This flat fee applies whether you're replacing only the agent, updating the address, or changing both simultaneously.
Submit Form F-6 (Change of Registered Agent and/or Registered Office) to the Mississippi Secretary of State's Business Services Bureau. The $25 fee must accompany your submission; checks should be made payable to the Mississippi Secretary of State.
This modest cost is important because maintaining an accurate registered agent is mandatory for LLC compliance. If your registered agent becomes unavailable, fails to respond to legal documents, or relocates, the Secretary of State won't accept service of process, potentially jeopardizing your LLC's legal standing and exposing you to default judgments.
File Form F-6 with payment at the Secretary of State's office in Jackson to update your registered agent immediately.
Yes, you can serve as your own registered agent in Mississippi if you maintain a physical street address in the state. A PO Box doesn't qualify. To make this change, file Form F-0092 (Certificate of Change of Registered Agent) with the Mississippi Secretary of State's Business Services Bureau; the filing fee is $25. You must be available during standard business hours to receive legal documents, annual reports, and tax notices, as the state requires immediate forwarding to your business. This responsibility means you can't miss critical deadlines, missing service of process could result in default judgments against your company. Many Mississippi LLC owners find this impractical due to the time commitment and liability risk. Your next step is to download Form F-0092 from the Secretary of State's website (sos.ms.gov), complete it with your residential address, and mail it with the $25 fee to ensure your registered agent change is processed.
No, changing your registered agent won't affect your LLC's good standing status in Mississippi, provided you file the change correctly and avoid any lapse in agent coverage. To maintain good standing, you must submit Form LLC-4 (Certificate of Amendment) to the Mississippi Secretary of State, Business Services Bureau, along with the $50 filing fee, before your current agent's service ends. The critical practical implication: if you allow even a single day without an active registered agent, the Secretary of State will automatically revoke your LLC's good standing status, exposing you to personal liability and dissolution proceedings. This status loss also prevents you from conducting business legally in Mississippi and jeopardizes your tax compliance. To protect your LLC, file your amendment at least 10 business days before your existing agent's departure date. Submit Form LLC-4 online through the Secretary of State's website or by mail to ensure uninterrupted agent service throughout the transition.
No, Mississippi doesn't currently offer online filing for registered agent changes. You must submit a completed Statement of Change of Registered Office and Registered Agent form (Form F-9) by mail to the Mississippi Secretary of State, Business Services Division, at 401 Mississippi Street, Jackson, MS 39201. The filing fee is $50, payable by check or money order. Processing typically takes 5 to 7 business days after receipt. This means you can't immediately update your agent information through the state's online portal, so you'll need to plan ahead if your current agent is resigning. The form must be signed by an authorized representative of your LLC and include your company's EIN. To proceed, download Form F-9 from the Mississippi Secretary of State website, complete it with your new agent's name and address, and mail it with your $50 fee immediately to avoid lapses in agent coverage.
Sources
Each entry below is a document recorded in our verified Mississippi 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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