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How to change a registered agent in Pennsylvania
Pennsylvania charges $5 to change an LLC's registered agent. File form DSCB:15-1507/5507/8625/8825, Statement of Change of Registered Office, online or by mail. As of October 2026.
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The 5 steps to change agents in Pennsylvania
Step 3 is the state filing; the rest keeps legal papers from slipping through during the switch.
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Choose the new agent
Before you fileThe new agent needs a Pennsylvania street address and must be there in business hours to accept legal papers. You can serve yourself, but your address then goes on the public record. Pennsylvania registered agent rules.
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Get the new agent's consent
Where people get stuckMost 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.
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File the change with the state
We file this oneFile form DSCB:15-1507/5507/8625/8825, Statement of Change of Registered Office, online or by mail. State fee: $5. Form and current fee: Pennsylvania's official page.
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Cancel the old agent after the state accepts
Avoid a gapKeep the old service until the state's record shows the new agent, so legal papers served in between still reach you.
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Check the next yearly filing
Keep it consistentThe Pennsylvania annual report is due September 30 every year, with a state fee of $7. Make sure it lists the new agent. Pennsylvania annual report details.
Changing the agent in Pennsylvania, at a glance
| Item | Pennsylvania |
|---|---|
| Filing | File form DSCB:15-1507/5507/8625/8825, Statement of Change of Registered Office, online or by mail. |
| State fee | $5 |
| Our service | $41.25, with Pennsylvania's fee invoiced at cost after we file |
| Our registered agent (optional) | $74.25 a year, the same at renewal |
| Source | pa.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 Pennsylvania?
Pennsylvania charges $5 for the filing. If we file it, our fee is $41.25 and Pennsylvania's fee is invoiced at cost after filing.
Does a Pennsylvania 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 Pennsylvania?
Yes, with a Pennsylvania 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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Have us file the Pennsylvania change
$41.25 for the filing, with Pennsylvania's fee invoiced at cost. Add our agent for $74.25 a year, the same at renewal.
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