How to Change Your Registered Agent in Florida (2026)
To change your Florida LLC's registered agent, file a Statement of Change of Registered Office or Registered Agent (Form INHS18) with the Division of Corporations. The fee is $25 by mail or in person, or $55 if you also want a certified copy.
You can also update the agent for free when you file your LLC's Annual Report online, since that report has its own line for the registered agent's name and address. The Annual Report itself costs $138.75 and is due every year by May 1. We read the Division of Corporations' own form and Annual Report instructions directly to put together every step below.
Quick Summary
- Form INHS18 is the correct LLC form. An older corporation-only form sometimes gets mixed up with it, so check the form name before you file.
- Mailed filings go to a P.O. Box, not the Division's street address, so double-check before you send it.
- Missing your Annual Report doesn't just risk a lapsed registered agent, it risks your LLC's active status too.
| Item | Florida Detail |
|---|---|
| Form | Statement of Change of Registered Office or Registered Agent (Form INHS18) |
| Filing fee | $25, or $55 with a certified copy |
| Filing agency | Division of Corporations (Sunbiz) |
| Mail filing | P.O. Box 6327, Tallahassee, FL 32314 |
| In-person filing | The Centre of Tallahassee, 2415 N. Monroe Street, Suite 810, Tallahassee, FL 32303 |
| Annual Report fee/deadline | $138.75 for LLCs, due by May 1 ($400 late fee after) |
How to Change Your Registered Agent in Florida
Start by lining up a new LLC registered agent in Florida who meets the state's rules, since you need them in place before you can file anything. Then let your current agent know about the switch.
Everything below is specific to Florida. If you're handling this in a different state, our national guide on changing your registered agent walks through every state's process.
1. Fill Out the Statement of Change
Download Form INHS18 from the Division of Corporations and fill in your LLC's name, document number, and the new agent's name and Florida street address. If you don't have your document number handy, search the Division's records by your LLC's name to find it.
Before you send it in:
- The new agent has to sign the form, accepting the appointment.
- P.O. boxes aren't accepted for the agent's address.
- Attach a check or money order for $25, made payable to the Florida Department of State, or $55 for a certified copy.
2. Submit It by Mail or In Person
Mail the completed form to Division of Corporations, Registration Section, P.O. Box 6327, Tallahassee, FL 32314. That P.O. Box handles mailed filings only, so double-check it before you seal the envelope.
To hand-deliver it instead, bring the signed form and payment to The Centre of Tallahassee, 2415 N. Monroe Street, Suite 810, Tallahassee, FL 32303. Both routes charge the same fee, so pick whichever is more convenient.
3. Update It Through Your Annual Report
Every Florida LLC files an Annual Report online each year, and that report has a field for updating the registered agent's name and address at the same time. There's no extra charge for changing the agent this way, just the report's regular fee.
The report is due by May 1. Miss that date and a $400 late fee applies on top of whatever you already owe.
4. Hire a Professional Registered Agent Service
A registered agent service in Florida fills out and files Form INHS18 for you, then steps in as your new agent once the state processes the change.
Most of what you're paying for is that service's ongoing annual fee, since they stay on as your registered agent long after this single filing goes through. If you're still forming the company, our guide on the best LLC formation services in Florida covers the earlier steps.
Who Can Be a Florida Registered Agent
Florida law requires every LLC to designate and continuously maintain a registered agent with a Florida street address [1]. The agent can be an individual who lives in Florida or an authorized business entity, and either way, their business address must match the registered office exactly.
A Florida registered agent must:
- Have a Florida street address that matches the registered office (no P.O. boxes).
- Be permitted to transact business in Florida, if the agent is a company rather than an individual.
- Accept the appointment in writing when the change is filed as its own statement of change or as an amendment [2].
An LLC's own member or manager can serve as its registered agent, as long as that person is a Florida resident with a qualifying street address. There's no extra state filing or fee just for using a member instead of an outside service.
The agent's name and street address go on the public record as soon as the filing is processed. A registered agent service can list its own name and address instead, if you'd rather not put a home address on a public filing.
FAQs
How Long Does It Take to Change a Registered Agent in Florida?
Changing a registered agent in Florida can take anywhere from a few days to longer, depending on how you file and how busy the Division is that week. Check the Division's current processing-times listing before you count on a date, since filing in person often clears faster than mail.
Can I Be My Own Registered Agent in Florida?
Yes, you can be your own registered agent in Florida if you're a Florida resident with a street address that matches your LLC's registered office. A P.O. box doesn't qualify.
How Much Does a Florida Registered Agent Change Cost?
Changing a registered agent in Florida costs $25 through Form INHS18, or $55 total if you also want a certified copy back. Going the Annual Report route instead adds nothing beyond that report's own fee.
Can I Update My Registered Agent Through My LLC's Annual Report?
Yes, the same Annual Report lets you update the registered agent alongside other details, like a manager's information or your principal address, all in one filing.
What Happens if My LLC Doesn't Have a Valid Registered Agent?
A missing or outdated registered agent won't stop your Annual Report from being due. Skip that report past May 1 and Florida charges a $400 late fee, then administratively dissolves the LLC if it still isn't filed by late September.
References:
- https://www.flsenate.gov/Laws/Statutes/2025/605.0113
- https://www.flsenate.gov/Laws/Statutes/2025/605.0114
