How To Change Registered Agent in Oklahoma (Full Guide)

As an LLC owner in Oklahoma, you may need to change your registered agent during the term of the business.

When the time comes, it's a smart idea to know which paperwork to file with the Oklahoma Secretary of State.

To help you understand the filing process, we worked with our great team of certified LLC specialists who've been in the industry for over nine years.

We spent four weeks researching the Oklahoma Secretary of State's website for the correct registered agent amendment documents.

Here's everything you should know about changing registered agents in this state.

Quick Summary

Who Can Be an Oklahoma Registered Agent?

An individual or business entity can be an Oklahoma registered agent, provided they meet all state requirements for being a registered agent.

The state requirements for Oklahoma registered agents include the following:

• Must have an Oklahoma physical registered agent's address.
• Must be authorized to conduct business in Oklahoma.
• Must be authorized to handle legal papers during normal business hours.
• Must be at least 18 years old.

How To Change Your Oklahoma Registered Agent?

To change your Oklahoma registered agent, you must fill out and submit a Change of Name of Registered Agent form with the Oklahoma Secretary of State, Business Filing Department.

Oklahoma registered agent change costs $25 if you file by mail and $35 if you do it online [1].

You can submit the Change of Name of Registered Agent form by mail, in person, or online on the SOS website.

Alternatively, business entities can also change their statutory agents using a professional service.

Let's look at the different ways to change a registered agent service in Oklahoma.

1. Changing Your Registered Agent Using a Professional Service

Limited liability companies can hire a professional service to file their Change of Registered Agent/ Registered Office form.

After selecting the expert service you wish to work with and opening an online account on their website, you’ll choose their "change a registered agent" service package.

Depending on the professional service, you may need to provide certain information about your firm before they file the registered agent paperwork.

You must also pay the service charge for the business you're working with, plus the state filing fee.

Your professional service will inform you after the Oklahoma Secretary of State has approved your Change of Name of Registered Agent form.

2. Changing Your Registered Agent Online

The easiest way to change an Oklahoma registered agent is to complete the process online on the SOS business filing services.

Once you log in, select "New," then enter your business registration number.

Your registered business will appear, click on it and then choose "File a Document."

Select "Change or Designation of Registered Agent and/or Registered Office form."

If you’re using the same LLC registered agent with a new address, update it on the form.

Proceed to fill out the details and complete the process by paying the $35 filing fee using a credit card.

Note that there's an additional $10 for all online filings using the SOS Business Filing Services.

3. Changing Your Registered Agent by Mail 

The Oklahoma Secretary of State allows LLC owners to modify their registered agents by mail.

You must submit a physical paper of the Change of Name of Registered Agent form [2].

Before filling out the details, you must state the entity type you're filing for, whether a domestic LLC or foreign LLC or corporation.

Proceed to include the following details on the Change of Name of Registered Agent or Registered Office form:

• Business name
• Name and address of the present registered agent service
• Name and address of the new reliable registered agent service

Once you verify your details, attach the $25 filing fee for a domestic LLC or corporation.

If you're filing for a foreign entity, you'll attach $50 as a money order or check payable to the Oklahoma Secretary of State.

Mail your completed Change of Name of Registered Agent document to the following address:

2300 N. Lincoln Blvd., Room 101
Oklahoma City, OK 73105-4897

4. Changing Your Registered Agent In-person

The Oklahoma Secretary of State allows business owners to change a registered agent in person.

Once you access the PDF form online, download it, and fill out the correct details of your business.

Include the correct information of your old and new registered agents.

Once you submit a physical registered agent document, the Oklahoma Secretary of State will take 3-5 business days to process it.

All in-person filings for changing a registered agent are submitted to the Oklahoma Secretary of State, Business Filing Department office at the following address:

2300 N. Lincoln Blvd., Room 101
Oklahoma City, OK 73105-4897

FAQs

Do You Want To Change Your Oklahoma Registered Agent?

If your current Oklahoma registered agent is unreliable, you may need to change to a new dependable registered agent.

We recommend hiring one of the top Oklahoma registered agent services to ensure you file the Change of Name Registered Agent correctly according to the Oklahoma Secretary of State's regulations.

Apart from filing your amendment paperwork, these professional registered agent services offer additional benefits like a thorough evaluation from a qualified accountant to help you set up bookkeeping, accountancy, and tax issues throughout your Oklahoma business entity.