Change Your Registered Agent in Florida: Form, Fee & Steps

Switching registered agents in Florida takes one short form and a $25 state fee, and the whole thing can be wrapped up quickly. Below you'll find the exact form the state wants, the steps in order, and what we handle once you appoint us.

Why Change Your Registered Agent?

Unreliable Service If your current agent is slow to forward documents, hard to reach, or lacks compliance support, your business could be at risk. Dependable, responsive service matters when you're dealing with legal deadlines and state requirements.

High Fees Many registered agent services charge $125 to $436 per year, sometimes with additional fees for document scanning or forwarding. Transparent, affordable pricing makes budgeting easier and keeps more money in your pocket.

Privacy Concerns If you initially designated yourself or an officer as your registered agent, your home or office address appears on public business records. Anyone can search Florida's Sunbiz portal and find your personal information. Switching to a professional service protects your privacy.

Relocation If your current registered agent no longer maintains a Florida address or residency, you'll need to designate a new agent who meets the state's requirements.

Poor Compliance Support Florida's annual report is due between January 1 and May 1, with a $400 late fee if you miss the deadline. A registered agent that sends timely reminders helps you avoid costly penalties.

The Official Form: INHS18 ($25 Fee)

For an LLC, the official form name and number is the Statement of Change of Registered Office or Registered Agent or Both for Limited Liability Company, form INHS18. It's filed with the Florida Department of State, Division of Corporations (Registration Section), and the official filing fee is $25 for LLCs per the state's LLC fee schedule. Corporations use their own version of the change form, CR2E045, and pay $35.

Two pieces of law sit behind the form: Fla. Stat. §§ 605.0114 and 605.0116 govern changing and resigning agents, while § 605.0113 sets who qualifies to serve.

There's also a shortcut. If your annual report hasn't been filed yet this year (the window runs January 1 to May 1), you can designate the new agent right on that report and skip the separate form.

Steps to Change Your Registered Agent in Florida

1. Choose a new registered agent who qualifies under Fla. Stat. § 605.0113. That means a Florida resident or a business entity authorized to operate in Florida, with a street address in the state. A PO box won't work, and your company can't appoint itself, though an officer or member may serve.
2. Fill out form INHS18, the Statement of Change of Registered Office or Registered Agent or Both. It asks for your entity name, document number, the outgoing agent's information, and the new agent's name and Florida street address. The new agent signs to accept the appointment.
3. Send the completed form to the Division of Corporations with the $25 fee ($35 if you're a corporation filing CR2E045).
4. Confirm the switch in the state's records. Search your company on Sunbiz once the filing is processed; when the new agent appears, the old one stops receiving anything on your behalf.

Why Switch to us?

Dependable Service We're here every business day to receive documents and respond to your questions. No automated runaround, no unreturned calls—just friendly, reliable service you can count on.

Same-Day Document Handling We scan and email documents the same day they arrive, so you're immediately aware of legal notices, service of process, or compliance matters. Need the paper original mailed out? That's available for a small per-piece charge.

Affordable Pricing At $99 per year with no hidden fees, we cost less than most Florida registered agent services while providing full compliance support and same-day document handling.

Compliance Alerts We send timely reminders about Florida's annual report deadline (January 1 - May 1) and other filing requirements, helping you avoid the $400 late fee and maintain good standing with the Secretary of State.

Privacy Protection Our in-state address appears on your public business filings instead of your home or office, keeping your personal information out of public databases.

We Make Switching Easy

When you sign up for us, we'll provide the information you need to complete your change form with the Florida Secretary of State. Once your filing is processed and the state fee is paid ($25 for LLCs, $35 for corporations), we'll immediately start receiving documents on your behalf.

You don't need to notify your old registered agent before filing the change—the state will update the records, and your former agent will no longer receive documents for your business.

Get Started for $99 Per Year

Ready to switch to dependable, affordable registered agent service in Florida? Our $99 annual plan includes:

• Registered office address in Florida
• Lawsuit imaging service for Florida
• Compliance reminders and alerts
• Online document portal
• Privacy protection

No complicated contracts. No surprise fees. Just friendly service at a fair price.