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How to Change Your Registered Agent in Rhode Island
The form, the fee, and how to file it.
Filing details
- Form name
- Statement of Change of Resident Agent (LLC)
- Filing fee
- $20
- Online filing
- Yes
- Processing time
- 7-10 business days for mail; same business day for in-person; online processed quickly
- Secretary of State
- Rhode Island SOS ↗
Note: Rhode Island charges $20 to file the Statement of Change of Resident Agent, with an additional $2 electronic filing fee for online submissions ($22 total online). Rhode Island uses "registered agent" for corporations but "resident agent" for LLCs in the statute - the terms are used interchangeably in most guidance. File online through the RI SOS Business Services portal, by mail, or in person at 148 W. River Street, Providence RI 02904. Mail filings require two copies. Checks payable to "Rhode Island Secretary of State."
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How to change your registered agent in Rhode Island
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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 Rhode Island SOS can administratively dissolve your LLC.
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Get the Statement of Change of Resident Agent (LLC). Download the form ↗
You can file this online through the Rhode Island 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.
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Pay the $20 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 Rhode Island Secretary of State.
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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.
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Verify the change in state records.
Search your LLC name on the Rhode Island SOS business search and confirm the new registered agent is listed. Processing typically takes 7-10 business days for mail; same business day for in-person; online processed quickly, so check back after that window.
Important to know about Rhode Island
- Rhode Island LLCs are officially called "resident agents" in state statute, but "registered agent" is commonly used in practice. Same role, different term.
- Online filings add a $2 electronic filing fee ($22 total). Mail filings are the straight $20 fee.
- There are separate forms for LLCs (Statement of Change of Resident Agent) and corporations (Statement of Change of Registered Agent). Filing the wrong form gets rejected.
- In-person filings are processed same-day before 4 pm at no extra charge - the fastest path if you need quick turnaround.
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This page provides general information based on publicly available Rhode Island Secretary of State requirements. It is not legal advice. Forms, fees, and procedures can change. Verify with the Rhode Island SOS before filing.