How to Change Your Registered Agent in Utah

Your registered agent is the person or business that receives legal papers and official state notices for your company. If your agent moves, closes, stops answering mail, or you simply want a different provider, you need to update the record with the Utah Division of Corporations and Commercial Code. In Utah, that update is a short change filing, not a formal amendment, and it costs $17 whether you file the Registration Information Change Form or make the change online.

This guide covers the change procedure: what to gather, how to file, what it costs, and the mistakes that cause delays. If you are still deciding who should serve as your agent, read our guide on choosing a registered agent first. The requirements for a valid agent are the same whether you are naming one for the first time or replacing one.

This article is informational content, not legal or tax advice. Filing rules and fees can change, so confirm current requirements with the Division before you file. If your situation involves an ownership dispute, pending litigation, multiple entities, or an agent who resigned without notice, talk with a qualified business attorney or CPA before you act.

What You Need Before You Start

Gather these items before you open the filing. A missing item is the most common reason people stop partway through and start over.

• Your entity's exact legal name. Use the name as it appears on the Division's records, including punctuation and the entity ending such as LLC or Inc.
• Your entity identification number. Find it in the Division's business search at businessregistration.utah.gov, or on your original formation document.
• The current registered agent's name and address. Confirm what is on file before you change it, so you know exactly what you are replacing.
• The new agent's full legal name or business name and a Utah street address. A PO box can be listed only in addition to a street address.
• Written consent from the new agent. See Step 3 below.
• A UtahID login if you plan to file through the Utah Business Registration System.
• A payment method for the $17 fee.

If you need the change processed faster, the Division's Fiscal Year 2026 fee schedule lists expedited processing at $75 per filing. You do not need expedited service for a routine change, but it is available if a deadline or a lender requires confirmation quickly.

Step 1: Look Up Your Current Record

Start at the Utah Business Registration System search page at businessregistration.utah.gov. Search your entity name and open the record. Write down the current registered agent name and address exactly as shown. You will need them for the change form, and comparing them against the record helps you catch errors later.

While you are on the record, check that the entity appears active and that its annual renewal is current. Utah requires annual renewals for LLCs and corporations, and the renewal window opens 60 days before the anniversary date. An LLC that files its renewal late owes a $10 late renewal fee on top of the $18 annual renewal. If the record shows anything you do not expect, such as a status other than active or a missing renewal, resolve that with the Division before you file the agent change. Otherwise you may be filing a correction on top of a correction.

Step 2: Confirm the New Agent Qualifies

Utah sets clear requirements for who can serve as a registered agent. Check each one against your new agent before you file:

• The agent must have a Utah street address. This is required. A PO box may be listed only in addition to a street address, never in place of one.
• The agent must be an individual or a business. An individual is acceptable if they have a Utah street address where they can be reached. A business agent must be registered with the Division and in good standing. Search the business to confirm its status before you name it.
• Or the agent can be a commercial registered agent. These are companies whose business is accepting service of process for many clients. More on this option below.

Choosing an agent you have not verified is one of the most common causes of problems later. If the agent is a business and its registration lapses, the record may no longer point to a valid agent.

Step 3: Get the New Agent's Consent

When your company names an agent, the company is affirming that the agent has agreed to serve. Get that agreement in writing before you file. A short email or signed letter from the agent that confirms their name, their Utah address, and their willingness to accept legal papers for your company is enough for your own records. Keep the signed copy with your formation documents.

Get consent even if the new agent is a friend or a partner. Agents are expected to forward service of process promptly, and an agent who did not know they were listed may not do so. If they are unreachable when a lawsuit or state notice arrives, your company may not learn about it in time.

Step 4: Get the Registration Information Change Form

The Division handles a change of registered agent with the Registration Information Change Form. You do not need to file articles of amendment or go through a formal amendment process. A change form tells the Division which agent is on record, and it is the form the Division expects for this type of update.

Find the current form and filing instructions on the Division's corporations page at commerce.utah.gov/corporations/. Forms and procedures are updated from time to time, so use the version on the page on the day you file. The page also shows the current instructions for online registration.

Step 5: File the Change

Most filers complete the change through the Utah Business Registration System at businessregistration.utah.gov. Log in with your UtahID, locate your entity, and select the option to change the registered agent. The system will ask for the entity information and the new agent's details. Enter the new agent's name and Utah street address exactly as you confirmed them in Step 2, and add a PO box only if you also want it listed in addition to the street address.

Before you submit, read the entire form on screen. Check the spelling of the entity name, the agent name, and the street address. A single wrong character in the address can cause the filing to be flagged for review, and manual review adds time.

If you prefer the paper route, you can use the Registration Information Change Form from the Division's website and follow the submission instructions printed with it. Confirm on the corporations page which submission method applies before you send anything, and keep a complete copy of whatever you file.

Step 6: Pay the Fee

The fee for a registered agent change is $17, whether you submit the change form or make the change online. The Division's Fiscal Year 2026 fee schedule, effective July 1, 2025, sets this amount. Pay it when you submit. Keep the payment confirmation with your records, because it is your proof that the filing was complete and paid.

Expedited processing is available for an additional $75 per filing. Choose it only if you need confirmation within a short window, such as when a lender, landlord, or contract counterparty requires proof of the new agent before a deadline.

Step 7: Confirm the Change Posted

Do not assume the change took effect just because you submitted it. Return to businessregistration.utah.gov, search your entity, and open the record. Confirm that the new agent name and Utah street address now appear as the registered agent. If the old agent still appears, the change has not been processed yet, or it was rejected. Check your submission confirmation and any messages from the Division.

Save a dated screenshot or PDF of the updated record. If anyone later asks whether your company had a valid registered agent on a particular date, that record is your proof.

Step 8: Tell the Parties Who Depend on the Agent

Once the change posts, notify the new agent so they know to watch for service of process and state mail. Tell the old agent that they are no longer serving your company, and ask them to forward any papers that arrived after the change. Then review where your company's legal notices are directed. Your bank, insurer, landlord, and key vendors may have a copy of your registered agent information, and some of those records may need the new details.

A registered agent change does not replace your city or county business license. Those licenses are separate. Utah issues no statewide general business license. Your license comes from the city or town where you are located or operating, or from the county if you are outside city limits, and a city license does not transfer between cities. If your business address changes along with your agent, check your local license separately.

The Commercial Registered Agent Option

Many owners use a commercial registered agent, which is a company that serves as agent for many businesses. Commercial registered agent registration with the Division costs $52. A commercial agent files the change for you, so you do not need to complete the change form yourself. You still need to confirm the agent's details, and you should ask the provider to send you the filed confirmation.

The tradeoff is ongoing cost. The $52 is the Division's registration fee for the agent, but each provider sets its own service fees, which often recur every year. Compare the total annual price against the convenience of having someone else file and forward your papers. Also ask how quickly the provider forwards service of process, because a slow forwarding process can cause the same problems as an unreliable individual agent.

Costs at a Glance

Item	Cost	Notes
Registration Information Change Form or online change	$17	Same fee either way
Expedited processing	$75 per filing	Optional, per the Division's FY2026 fee schedule
Commercial registered agent registration	$52	Paid by the commercial agent; the agent may file the change for you
Annual renewal (LLC or corporation)	$18	Window opens 60 days before the anniversary date
Late renewal fee (LLC)	$10	Applies when the annual renewal is filed late

Confirm all fees on the Division's corporations page before you pay, because schedules change. Any fee not listed here should be checked directly with the Division.

Common Mistakes to Avoid

• Listing only a PO box. A Utah street address is required. A PO box may be listed only in addition to one.
• Naming an agent who never agreed to serve. Your company affirms the agent's consent when it appoints them. Get the consent in writing first.
• Naming a business agent that is not registered or not in good standing. Search the business before you name it.
• Filing a formal amendment by mistake. The change is made on the Registration Information Change Form. Using the wrong procedure adds steps and can slow the update.
• Leaving a resigned or unreachable agent on the record. If your agent stops serving, you need a valid agent on file. Confirm with the Division what a departing agent must do, and do not wait for a lawsuit to find out the record is out of date.
• Typing the address wrong. A wrong street number or suite can route legal papers to the wrong place, and a mismatch may trigger manual review.
• Assuming the change updates your local license. Your city or county business license is separate from your Division filing.
• Missing the annual renewal. A late renewal costs an extra $10 for an LLC, and the record should be current before you change anything.

What to Expect After You File

Timing depends on whether the filing is routed for manual review. Most online filings are typically processed and approved instantly, so you may see the new agent on the record soon after you submit. A filing that needs manual review is stated by the Division as taking 2 to 4 business days from receipt. The Division has also posted processing times of 7 to 10 business days during periods of backlog, so plan around the longer range if a deadline is close.

Expect the change to be complete once the Division's record shows the new agent. Until then, keep the old agent in service and keep your confirmation. If the record still shows the old agent after the posted processing window has passed, contact the Division with your confirmation number and check the status of the filing before you assume it was processed.

When to Get Professional Help

A routine agent change is a straightforward filing for most owners. Speak with a business attorney before you file if you are changing agents as part of a dispute with a former agent, if you have a pending lawsuit or state notice that may go to the old address, if your company owns or manages multiple entities with shared agents, or if the agent change is connected to a sale, merger, or ownership transfer. A CPA can advise on how the change affects your annual filings and tax records, and an attorney can advise on the legal effect of an agent change in your situation.

Official Utah Resources

• Utah Business Registration System and business search: https://businessregistration.utah.gov/
• Utah Division of Corporations and Commercial Code, Utah Department of Commerce: https://commerce.utah.gov/corporations/
• Utah State Tax Commission, for tax questions only: https://tax.utah.gov/
• Utah Small Business Development Center, for planning and advising support: https://utahsbdc.org/

This article is informational content, not legal or tax advice. Confirm fees, forms, and filing procedures with the Utah Division of Corporations and Commercial Code before you file, and consult a qualified attorney or CPA for decisions with legal or tax consequences.