How to Change Your Registered Agent in Louisiana

Replacing your current registered agent in Louisiana requires a straightforward filing with the Secretary of State. The entire process involves one form and a $25 state fee.

Reasons to Consider a Change

Privacy exposure. If your current agent address is your personal residence, that information sits in a public database viewable by anyone searching your entity name.

Service gaps. An agent who is unavailable during business hours or slow to forward documents puts your business at risk of missed court deadlines and compliance lapses.

Excessive cost. Agent services in Louisiana range widely. If you are paying above market for basic coverage, switching reduces an ongoing expense without sacrificing service quality.

Agent relocation or closure. If your agent has moved out of Louisiana or ceased operations, you must appoint a replacement immediately to avoid compliance issues.

Required Steps

1. Select a Qualified Replacement

Your new agent must satisfy Louisiana requirements: a Louisiana resident individual (18+) or a business entity authorized in the state. Business entity agents must file a statement listing two individuals authorized to accept service of process. The address must be a physical street location, not a PO box.

2. File the Change of Agent Form

Submit the form to the Louisiana Secretary of State. This document updates your entity record with the new agent's name and physical address.

3. Pay the $25 State Fee

The Secretary of State collects this fee to process the change. It is separate from any fee your new agent charges for annual service.

4. Confirm the Update

After processing, verify your entity record reflects the new agent information. The Secretary of State's online database shows current agent details for all registered entities.

Transitioning to Louisiana Registered Agent.co

When you enroll with us, the transition process is handled efficiently:

• We provide the change form pre-filled with our agent details
• You submit the form and $25 fee to the Secretary of State
• We activate your portal and begin monitoring for documents immediately
• Once the state processes the change, all future mail routes to our office

There is no gap in coverage. We begin scanning and forwarding documents from the day the state records the change.

What You Gain After Switching

• $99 per year with no hidden charges or escalating renewals
• Same-day document processing with immediate email alerts
• Annual report reminders tailored to your entity anniversary date ($30 online / $35 by mail)
• Complete privacy with our Louisiana address on all public filings
• Staffed office available every business day, 8 AM to 5 PM Central

Begin the Process

Enroll on our checkout page for $99 per year. We deliver the change form and filing instructions right away so you can submit to the Secretary of State without delay.