How to Change Your Registered Agent in Georgia (2026)
To change a registered agent in Georgia, file an Amended Annual Registration with the Secretary of State's Corporations Division. The fee is $30. That's the same amount whether you file online, by mail, or in person.
You can file through the eCorp portal, by mail, or in person at the Corporations Division office in Atlanta. Filing online is the fastest way to update your agent. This guide follows the current Amended Annual Registration form for Georgia LLCs, step by step.
Quick Summary
- An Amended Annual Registration updates your agent with the Corporations Division. No separate change-of-agent form exists.
- You must already have your regular Annual Registration on file for the year before you can file an amendment.
- The state does not require a signed consent form from your new agent. Confirm they agree before you list them.
| Item | Georgia Detail |
|---|---|
| Form | Amended Annual Registration (optional templates: CD 920 for an LLC, CD 900 for a corporation, CD 910 for an LP/LLP) |
| Filing fee | $30 total ($20 base fee plus $10 service charge), same for every filing method |
| Online filing | eCorp |
| Mail and in-person filing | Corporations Division, 2 Martin Luther King Jr. Dr. SE, Suite 313 West Tower, Atlanta, GA 30334 |
| Regular Annual Registration | Due January 1 through April 1 each year, $60 total, $25 late fee if missed |
When Should You Change Your Registered Agent In Georgia
Update your registered agent as soon as your current one moves out of Georgia, changes address, or resigns. A short gap between agents leaves your LLC with no one at the registered office to accept legal paperwork.
Common reasons to switch:
- Your agent relocates outside Georgia or closes their office.
- Your agent resigns or stops offering the service.
- You want a professional service instead of serving as your own agent.
Your agent might not be able to take in a lawsuit notice or a state letter. You could miss paperwork you have a right to see. File the amendment right away. That keeps your entity's public record accurate and closes the gap.
How To Change Your Registered Agent In Georgia
To change a registered agent in Georgia, start by lining up a new LLC registered agent. Make sure they meet the state's rules. Then file an Amended Annual Registration with the Corporations Division. List the new agent's name and street address, plus the $30 filing fee [1].
You can only file this amendment after your LLC's regular Annual Registration for the current year is already on file. An amendment filed out of turn gets rejected, so check your filing status first.
The steps below cover Georgia. For the process in every state, see our national guide on changing your registered agent.
1. Online Through eCorp
Log in to your eCorp account at ecorp.sos.ga.gov. Choose the option to file an Amended Annual Registration for your business.
Keep these details in mind before you submit:
- Find your business record first. Then enter your new agent's name and Georgia address.
- P.O. boxes, mail drops, and virtual mailboxes do not work as the registered office address.
- Pay the filing fee by credit card to finish.
Once the Corporations Division processes your filing, eCorp updates your entity's public record. You can check the change yourself instead of waiting on a mailed notice.
2. By Mail Or In Person
Download the paper template for your entity type from the Corporations Division's forms page. Use Form CD 920 for an LLC, CD 900 for a corporation, or CD 910 for an LP or LLP.
To file by mail:
- Fill in your business name, your current agent's details, and your incoming agent's name and street address.
- Sign the certification that the information you submitted is true and correct.
- Attach a check or money order for $30. Make it payable to the Secretary of State.
- Mail everything to the Corporations Division, 2 Martin Luther King Jr. Dr. SE, Suite 313 West Tower, Atlanta, GA 30334.
To file in person, bring the form and payment to that same Atlanta office. It costs no more than mailing it. Follow up with the Corporations Division if your confirmation does not arrive.
3. Using A Professional Registered Agent Service
A registered agent service in Georgia handles the paperwork for you. It fills out the Amended Annual Registration and files it with the Corporations Division. Once the state approves the change, the service takes over as your agent.
You're really paying for what comes after the filing. An annual service fee keeps someone at a public address year after year. Your own name never has to sit on that record.
Still setting up the company? Check our guides on starting an LLC in Georgia and picking the best Georgia LLC formation service. Both cover the steps that come before this one.
Who Can Be A Georgia Registered Agent
Georgia law requires every LLC to keep a registered agent and registered office in the state [2]. The agent can be a Georgia resident whose office matches the registered office. It can also be a corporation, nonprofit, or LLC allowed to do business in Georgia, again with a matching office.
A Georgia registered agent must:
- Have a real Georgia street address for the registered office. P.O. boxes, drawers, and virtual mailboxes do not qualify.
- Be at that address during normal business hours to accept service of process.
A general partnership, limited partnership, or LLP can never serve as a Georgia registered agent. The law only recognizes individuals and the entity types above.
The LLC itself cannot name itself as its own agent. A member, manager, or officer who lives in Georgia can fill the role personally instead.
Georgia does not require a signed consent document from the new agent. The filer just confirms the submitted information is true. Still, ask your new agent first, since it's a smart step either way.
Serving as your own agent puts your name and home address on a record anyone can search. Owners who want that address kept private often hand the role to a registered agent service instead.
FAQs
How Much Does It Cost To Change A Registered Agent In Georgia?
Changing a registered agent in Georgia costs $30 no matter which method you pick. See the Quick Facts table above for the fee breakdown.
Do I Need The New Agent's Consent In Georgia?
No, Georgia does not require your new registered agent's consent as a signature on the amendment filing. Talk to them first anyway, since you're about to put their name on a public filing.
Can I Be My Own Registered Agent In Georgia?
Yes, an LLC member, manager, or officer can serve as their own registered agent in Georgia, as long as they live in the state and use a real street address instead of a P.O. box.
Can I File An Amended Annual Registration Before My Regular Annual Registration For The Year?
No. The Corporations Division rejects an amendment filed early. File your regular Annual Registration first, then come back to update the agent once that's on record.
What Happens If I Miss The April 1 Annual Registration Deadline In Georgia?
Missing the April 1 deadline triggers a $25 late fee on top of your regular $60 Annual Registration fee. Filing as soon as you can limits how long your LLC's record stays out of date.
References:
- https://www.bizreport.com/annual-registration-llc-georgia
- https://law.justia.com/codes/georgia/title-14/chapter-11/article-2/part-1/section-14-11-209/
