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How to change a registered agent in Rhode Island
Rhode Island charges $20 to change an LLC's registered agent. File Form 642, Statement of Change of Resident Agent. As of October 2026.
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The 5 steps to change agents in Rhode Island
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 Rhode Island 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. Rhode Island 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 642, Statement of Change of Resident Agent. State fee: $20. Form and current fee: Rhode Island'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 Rhode Island annual report is due May 1 every year, with a state fee of $50. Make sure it lists the new agent. Rhode Island annual report details.
Changing the agent in Rhode Island, at a glance
| Item | Rhode Island |
|---|---|
| Filing | File Form 642, Statement of Change of Resident Agent. |
| State fee | $20 |
| Our service | $41.25, with Rhode Island's fee invoiced at cost after we file |
| Our registered agent (optional) | $74.25 a year, the same at renewal |
| Source | docs.sos.ri.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 Rhode Island?
Rhode Island charges $20 for the filing. If we file it, our fee is $41.25 and Rhode Island's fee is invoiced at cost after filing.
Does a Rhode Island 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 Rhode Island?
Yes, with a Rhode Island 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 Rhode Island change
$41.25 for the filing, with Rhode Island's fee invoiced at cost. Add our agent for $74.25 a year, the same at renewal.
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