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New York registered agent
The New York Secretary of State acts as the statutory agent for service of process for LLCs. Changing the agent costs $30 with the Certificate of Change under Section 211-A of the Limited Liability Company Law.
New York rules for the registered agent
- The New York Secretary of State acts as the statutory agent for service of process for LLCs. Source
- A Certificate of Change can make, revoke or change the designation of a registered agent, or change the address where the Secretary mails process. Source
- A registered agent can change its own address on file for a $5 fee. Source
- Process served on the Secretary of State is forwarded to the address on file, so an LLC that moves needs to update it. Source
Being your own agent
- The Secretary of State acts as the LLC's agent for service of process, and the LLC can designate, change or revoke a separate registered agent with a Certificate of Change. Source
Changing your agent
Changing the agent costs $30 with the Certificate of Change under Section 211-A of the Limited Liability Company Law. 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 New York, see New York LLC cost.
Questions
- Can I be my own registered agent in New York?
- The Secretary of State acts as the LLC's agent for service of process, and the LLC can designate, change or revoke a separate registered agent with a Certificate of Change.
- How do I change my registered agent in New York?
- File the Certificate of Change under Section 211-A of the Limited Liability Company Law; the state fee is $30.