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How to change a registered agent in New York

New York charges $30 to change an LLC's registered agent. File a Certificate of Change with the Department of State. As of October 2026.

New York state fee$30invoiced at cost after filing
Our filing service$41.25card fee shown at checkout
Our agent, optional$74.25/yrsame price at renewal
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The 5 steps to change agents in New York

Step 3 is the state filing; the rest keeps legal papers from slipping through during the switch.

  1. 1

    Choose the new agent

    Before you file

    New York names the Secretary of State as every LLC's agent for service of process, so a registered agent is optional there; the Certificate of Change is how you add, change or remove one. New York registered agent rules.

  2. 2

    Get the new agent's consent

    Where people get stuck

    Most states require the new agent to agree in writing, on the form or in a separate consent. A commercial agent like ours handles this as part of the order.

  3. 3

    File the change with the state

    We file this one

    File a Certificate of Change with the Department of State. State fee: $30. Form and current fee: New York's official page.

  4. 4

    Cancel the old agent after the state accepts

    Avoid a gap

    Keep the old service until the state's record shows the new agent, so legal papers served in between still reach you.

  5. 5

    Check the next yearly filing

    Keep it consistent

    The New York biennial statement is due every two years, in your formation anniversary month, with a state fee of $9. Make sure it lists the new agent. New York annual report details.

Changing the agent in New York, at a glance

ItemNew York
FilingFile a Certificate of Change with the Department of State.
State fee$30
Our service$41.25, with New York's fee invoiced at cost after we file
Our registered agent (optional)$74.25 a year, the same at renewal
Sourcedos.ny.gov, checked

State fee for the lowest standard filing method; expedited service costs extra where the state offers it.

Frequently asked questions

How much does it cost to change a registered agent in New York?

New York charges $30 for the filing. If we file it, our fee is $41.25 and New York's fee is invoiced at cost after filing.

Does a New York LLC need its members' approval to change agents?

Usually not by statute, but check your operating agreement. Whoever is authorized to sign for the LLC signs the filing.

Can I be my own registered agent in New York?

Yes, with a New York street address where you are available in business hours. That address then sits on the public record.

When does the change take effect?

When the state files it. Until then the old agent is still on record, so keep it until the state's record changes.

Is this page legal advice?

No. It explains the filing in general terms. For your situation, talk to a licensed attorney, or book a free call with us.

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Switching agents

Have us file the New York change

$41.25 for the filing, with New York's fee invoiced at cost. Add our agent for $74.25 a year, the same at renewal.

Switch my New York agent

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