How to Change Your Registered Agent in Texas

Changing your registered agent in Texas is straightforward when you know the steps. Whether you're switching to protect your privacy, updating from a personal agent, or making changes due to business circumstances, the process typically takes just a few days once you submit the paperwork.

Why Businesses Change Their Registered Agent

There are good reasons to update your registered agent:

Privacy Protection If your current registered agent uses your home address, that address appears on public Texas Secretary of State records. Anyone can search these records online. Switching to Texas Registered Agent means our Austin address appears on public filings instead of your personal address.

Agent Availability Changes If you've been using an employee, officer, or personal contact as your registered agent, their circumstances might change. They might move out of state, leave the company, or no longer want the responsibility of being available during business hours, five days a week.

Service Quality Issues Slow document forwarding, missed deliveries, or unreliable communication can disrupt your business operations. Professional services provide same-day scanning, electronic forwarding, and consistent availability.

Cost Considerations Many registered agent services charge $125, $200, or even $436 per year. If you're paying premium prices for basic service, switching to Texas Registered Agent at $99 per year saves money without sacrificing privacy or quality.

Business Relocation If your business operations are moving but you want to maintain your Texas entity, you'll need a registered agent with a Texas address. We provide that stability even if you're operating remotely or from another state.

Steps to Change Your Registered Agent in Texas

The process for updating your registered agent involves four main steps:

1. Choose a New Registered Agent Who Meets Texas Requirements Your new agent must meet state qualifications. Individual agents typically need to be at least 18 years old and Texas residents. Business entities must be authorized to operate in Texas. Remember, Texas prohibits the entity from serving as its own registered agent under TX Bus Orgs Code § 5.201(b).

2. File the Change Form with the Texas Secretary of State Submit the appropriate form to update your registered agent information. The Texas Secretary of State provides forms and filing instructions on their website at https://www.sos.texas.gov/. Make sure all information is accurate and matches your current business records.

3. Pay the $15 Filing Fee Texas charges a $15 fee for registered agent changes. This fee goes directly to the state and is separate from any registered agent service fees you pay to your new agent.

4. Confirm the Change in State Records After filing, verify that the change appears correctly in the Texas Secretary of State's records. This confirmation ensures your new registered agent is officially designated and ready to receive documents on your behalf.

Common Reasons to Switch to Texas Registered Agent

Privacy That Actually Matters Our Austin address goes on your public state filings instead of your home address. This keeps your personal information off public databases, commercial mailing lists, and away from anyone searching business records online. Process servers come to our office, not your home.

Same-Day Document Handling We scan and forward documents electronically the same day they arrive. You get immediate notification and access through our online portal. Legal documents and time-sensitive notices get to you right away instead of sitting in a mail pile.

Affordable Professional Service At $99 per year, you get complete privacy protection and reliable document handling. Other providers charge $125 to $436 annually for similar or lesser service. We keep pricing straightforward because privacy protection shouldn't cost more than necessary.

Compliance Reminders Texas doesn't charge annual report fees, but you're generally expected to file Franchise Tax Reports and Public Information Reports with the Texas Comptroller. We send reminders about these deadlines and other state requirements to help you stay compliant.

Consistent Availability Our registered office is staffed during regular business hours, five days a week—exactly when Texas requires registered agents to be available. You won't have to worry about vacation schedules, sick days, or other disruptions affecting document receipt.

Making the Switch Straightforward

When you sign up with Texas Registered Agent, we give you clear instructions for updating your information with the Texas Secretary of State. We'll provide the details you need to complete the change form accurately, including our registered office address and agent information.

The entire process typically takes just a few days once you submit the form and $15 fee to the state. As soon as the change is recorded in state records, we start receiving your official documents and legal correspondence.

If you have questions about the process, our team is available during business hours to help. We'll make sure the transition is smooth and that you understand each step.

Get Started with Texas Registered Agent Today

Ready to protect your privacy with professional registered agent service in Texas? Sign up for $99 per year and keep your home address off public records while maintaining compliance with state requirements.

We'll provide everything you need to complete the change process with the Texas Secretary of State, and we'll be ready to serve as your registered agent as soon as the update is processed.

Whether you're changing from another commercial service, transitioning from a personal agent, or updating due to business changes, Texas Registered Agent makes the process simple and keeps your personal information private.

This is not legal advice. Texas Registered Agent is not a law firm. Consult an attorney for legal guidance.