The 5 steps to change your registered agent in Nebraska. Source: Nebraska Secretary of State.
How to File
1
Obtain the Statement of Change of Registered Agent form
Download Form 21-419 from the Nebraska Secretary of State website at https://www.sos.nebraska.gov or request it by mail from their office in Lincoln.
2
Complete the required information
Fill out your LLC's name, entity number, current registered agent details, and new registered agent information including their Nebraska street address and acceptance signature.
3
Get your new registered agent's consent
Ensure your new registered agent signs the form accepting their appointment and has a valid Nebraska street address (not a P.O. Box).
4
Submit the form with filing fee
Mail the completed form to the Nebraska Secretary of State at 1201 N Street, Suite 120, Lincoln, NE 68508, along with the $10 filing fee by check or money order.
5
Verify the change is processed
Allow 7-10 business days for processing. You can verify the change online through the Nebraska Secretary of State's business entity search tool.
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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
Changing your registered agent in Nebraska typically takes 7-10 business days for the Nebraska Secretary of State to process your Statement of Change of Registered Agent (Form 16A). This processing window begins once the Secretary of State's office receives your completed form, which you must file by mail or in person at 1033 O Street, Suite 100, Lincoln, NE 68508. There's no filing fee for this change. During this processing period, your previous registered agent remains officially responsible for receiving service of process and legal documents. Once processed, you'll receive written confirmation from the Secretary of State. To avoid service delays, submit your form at least two weeks before your desired change date. File your Form 16A immediately with the Secretary of State's office to ensure your new registered agent is officially recognized before any critical deadlines occur.
The filing fee to change your registered agent in Nebraska is $10, payable to the Nebraska Secretary of State. You'll submit this fee along with Form 21-419 (Statement of Change of Registered Agent and/or Registered Office), which is the official document required by the Nebraska Secretary of State's office.
This $10 fee applies regardless of whether you're replacing your current registered agent with a new individual or registered agent service. Payment must be made by check or money order only. The Secretary of State doesn't accept credit cards or online payments for this filing. The fee is non-refundable once processed.
For LLC owners, this low cost makes it practical to update your registered agent promptly if your current agent becomes unavailable or unreliable. Delayed changes risk missed legal notices and compliance violations. Submit your completed Form 21-419 and payment to the Nebraska Secretary of State, Business Services Bureau, P.O. Box 94608, Lincoln, NE 68509-4608, or verify current filing procedures on the Secretary of State's official website.
Yes, you can serve as your own registered agent in Nebraska if you meet two requirements: you must be at least 18 years old and maintain a valid Nebraska street address where you can accept legal documents during standard business hours. You can't use a P.O. box or mailbox service. The Nebraska Secretary of State requires a physical street address for service of process.
The practical implication is significant: as your own registered agent, you become personally responsible for receiving lawsuits, tax notices, and regulatory correspondence on behalf of your LLC. If you miss a document, your business may face default judgments or penalties without warning. Many LLC owners choose professional registered agents like CT Corporation or National Registered Agents, Inc. instead to ensure consistent document receipt.
To register yourself as your own agent, file Form 10 (Change of Registered Agent) with the Nebraska Secretary of State and pay the $10 filing fee. You can submit this through the Secretary of State's online portal at sos.ne.gov.
No, properly changing your registered agent won't affect your LLC's good standing in Nebraska. You can change agents without triggering any compliance issues as long as you file Form 13.1 (Change of Registered Agent) with the Nebraska Secretary of State and pay the $10 filing fee before your deadline.
However, failing to maintain a registered agent or neglecting to update information when required will jeopardize your good standing status. Nebraska requires all LLCs to maintain a continuous registered agent at a valid Nebraska street address, using a P.O. box isn't acceptable. If your registered agent becomes unavailable and you don't file the required amendment within 30 days, the Secretary of State may administratively dissolve your LLC, making you personally liable for business debts and eliminating legal liability protection.
To protect your standing, submit your Form 13.1 to the Nebraska Secretary of State's Business Services Division immediately upon changing agents. Keep a copy of your filing receipt for your records.
Yes, but only through a limited method. Nebraska's Secretary of State doesn't currently offer online filing for registered agent changes. You must submit Form 21-419 (Certificate of Change of Registered Agent) by mail to the Nebraska Secretary of State in Lincoln, along with a $10 filing fee. The form requires your LLC's name, the new registered agent's complete address, and the effective date of the change. Mail submissions typically process within 5 to 7 business days. This means you can't use the Secretary of State's online filing system for this specific transaction, unlike business formation or amendment filings. To proceed, download Form 21-419 from the Nebraska Secretary of State website, complete all required fields, and mail it with your check to the Secretary of State's office at 1301 N Street, Lincoln, NE 68508.
Sources
Each entry below is a document recorded in our verified Nebraska 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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