How to Change Your Registered Agent in Delaware

Switching your Delaware registered agent requires a filing with the Division of Corporations. The process is simple, but the details matter — an incorrect filing or coverage gap can leave your entity exposed.

When to Change Your Registered Agent

Common reasons for switching:

• Cost: Your current agent charges more than the service warrants
• Poor service: Slow document forwarding, unreliable scanning, or unresponsive support
• Agent ceased operations: The company or individual you designated is no longer active
• Agent resigned: Delaware allows registered agents to resign by filing with the Division of Corporations, which can leave you without coverage
• Privacy: You were using a personal address and want a commercial service instead

How to File the Change

For Delaware Corporations: File a Certificate of Change of Agent with the Delaware Division of Corporations. This filing specifically updates your registered agent information without requiring a full amendment to your Certificate of Incorporation.

For Delaware LLCs: File a Certificate of Amendment to your Certificate of Formation, or a Certificate of Change of Registered Agent, depending on what other changes (if any) you are making.

Filing Details:

• Where: Delaware Division of Corporations
• Online: File through the Division's online filing system at corp.delaware.gov
• Fee: Check the current fee on the Division's website
• Processing: Standard and expedited options available (Delaware offers 24-hour, same-day, and 2-hour expedited service for additional fees)

What We Provide When You Switch

When you sign up with Delaware Registered Agent.ai:

1. We give you our Delaware registered agent name and address
2. You file the change with the Division of Corporations
3. Once processed, your filings reflect our address and we begin accepting documents
4. All received documents are scanned same-day and available through your secure portal

There is no setup fee, no transfer fee — just $99/year.

Avoiding a Coverage Gap

To ensure continuous registered agent coverage:

• Sign up with us first before filing the change or notifying your current agent
• File the Certificate of Change promptly after sign-up
• Do not cancel your old agent until the Division of Corporations confirms the change
• Verify the update by checking your entity record on the Division's website

A coverage gap means the Division of Corporations cannot reach your entity, and courts may have difficulty serving process. Neither situation is acceptable for a well-run business.

Timing Considerations

If your franchise tax or annual report is due soon, consider timing your agent change to avoid confusion. File the change first, then submit your franchise tax and annual report with the updated agent information.

Get Started — $99/year

Questions about the switching process? Contact us.