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How to Change Your Registered Agent in Colorado

The form, the fee, and how to file it.

Filing details

Form name
Statement of Change Changing the Registered Agent Information
Filing fee
$10
Online filing
Yes
Processing time
Immediate processing for online filings
Secretary of State
Colorado SOS ↗
Note: Colorado mandates online filing for most business documents - mail or paper filings are not accepted for this form. The $10 fee is paid by credit or debit card at submission. As of July 1, 2025, Colorado HB24-1137 introduced new verification requirements: individual registered agents must provide a valid Colorado driver's license or state ID number, and entity registered agents must be in good standing with the Colorado SOS. You can also update the registered agent for free when filing your annual Periodic Report ($10) during your anniversary month.
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How to change your registered agent in Colorado

  1. Choose your new registered agent first. Do not file the change form until you have a new agent lined up. The new agent has to consent to the appointment, and most states will not process the change without that consent in hand. If you let coverage lapse, the Colorado SOS can administratively dissolve your LLC.
  2. Get the Statement of Change Changing the Registered Agent Information. Download the form ↗ You can file this online through the Colorado Secretary of State portal. The form requires your LLC name, the new agent name and address, and a signature. The new agent must consent to the appointment.
  3. Pay the $10 filing fee. Pay by credit card during the online filing. A small processing surcharge usually applies. Mail filings accept check or money order made out to the Colorado Secretary of State.
  4. Notify your old agent. Once the change is processed, your old agent's responsibility ends. If you are paying them an annual fee, cancel that subscription so it does not auto-renew. Most services prorate or refund the unused portion.
  5. Verify the change in state records. Search your LLC name on the Colorado SOS business search and confirm the new registered agent is listed. Processing typically takes Immediate processing for online filings, so check back after that window.

Important to know about Colorado

  • Colorado is online-only for this filing - no paper or mail option exists.
  • New rules effective July 1, 2025 (HB24-1137): individual agents without a Colorado driver's license or state ID can still serve, but the state will mail them a physical passcode to verify residency. The filer must wait for that mail (delays of 2 to 6 weeks reported), then log back in to complete the change. Commercial registered agents bypass this entirely because they are pre-verified.
  • You can save the $10 fee by changing the agent on your annual Periodic Report instead of filing a separate Statement of Change.

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This page provides general information based on publicly available Colorado Secretary of State requirements. It is not legal advice. Forms, fees, and procedures can change. Verify with the Colorado SOS before filing.