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California registered agent
California requires LLCs to designate an agent for service of process, and calls the role agent for service of process. The agent is changed by filing the Statement of Information (Form LLC-12), filed online at bizfileOnline; we list no fee because the official page for that filing does not state one.
California rules for the registered agent
- California requires LLCs to designate an agent for service of process, and calls the role agent for service of process. Source
- A new Statement of Information is required when the agent resigns or is no longer valid. Source
- A corporation can act as agent for other entities only after filing Form 1505 with the Secretary of State, for a $30 fee. Source
Being your own agent
- The Statement of Information names either an individual or a corporation as agent for service of process. Source
Changing your agent
The agent is changed by filing the Statement of Information (Form LLC-12), filed online at bizfileOnline; we list no fee because the official page for that filing does not state one. Official page
Hiring an agent
On our list the lowest yearly prices are Harbor Compliance (registered agent) at $99 and Northwest Registered Agent at $125; some are first-year prices. Compare all registered agent prices. For every state fee in California, see California LLC cost.
Questions
- Can I be my own registered agent in California?
- The Statement of Information names either an individual or a corporation as agent for service of process.
- How do I change my registered agent in California?
- File the Statement of Information (Form LLC-12), filed online at bizfileOnline.