Florida Registered Agent Requirements 2026: $25 to Change

Who Can Serve as Registered Agent

Florida Statute 605.0113 lists exactly three categories that may serve as your registered agent. In each case the agent's business address must be identical to the registered office (a physical Florida street address):

1. An Individual Florida Resident

• Any individual who resides in Florida
• This includes you — you can be your own agent (see our guide to being your own FL agent)
• Should be available during normal business hours to accept service

2. A Domestic Authorized Entity

• Another Florida entity (corporation, LLC, etc.) that is an authorized entity
• Includes commercial registered agent companies formed in Florida

3. A Foreign Authorized Entity

• An out-of-state entity authorized to transact business in Florida
• This is how most national registered agent services qualify

Who Cannot Serve

• Individuals who do not reside in Florida
• The LLC cannot name itself as its own registered agent
• Entities not authorized to transact business in Florida
• Anyone without a physical Florida street address (no PO Boxes)

Source: Fla. Stat. 605.0113 and the Florida Division of Corporations (Sunbiz).

Address and Availability Requirements

Address Requirements

Availability Requirements

The registered agent must be available during normal business hours to accept service:

• Typically Monday through Friday
• During regular business hours (usually 9 AM - 5 PM)
• Someone must be physically present to sign for documents
• Documents cannot simply be left at the door

How to Designate Your Agent

During LLC Formation

When you file your Articles of Organization through Sunbiz.org, you'll include your registered agent information:

1. Provide the registered agent's name (individual or company)
2. Include the Florida physical street address
3. The registered agent must consent to the appointment
4. Agent signature or consent statement required

On the Annual Report

Your registered agent information is confirmed and can be updated on the annual report:

• Due May 1 each year
• Must be filed online through Sunbiz.org
• Update agent info if it has changed
• $138.75 filing fee

How to Change Your Agent

There are two ways to change your registered agent in Florida:

Option 1: Annual Report (Most Common)

1. Wait until your annual report is due (January - May 1)
2. Log into Sunbiz.org
3. Update the registered agent information on the annual report
4. Pay the $138.75 annual report fee
5. New agent info takes effect when processed

Option 2: Statement of Change ($25)

If you need to change agents outside of the annual report period, file the Statement of Change of Registered Office or Registered Agent (form CR2E045):

1. Download form CR2E045 from Sunbiz.org
2. Have the new agent sign to accept the appointment
3. Mail it with the $25 filing fee to the Division of Corporations
4. Change takes effect when processed

A separate registered agent resignation filing (when the agent steps down) costs $85 for an active LLC, per the official sunbiz.org fee schedule.

Professional Registered Agent Services

Many Florida LLC owners use professional registered agent services instead of serving themselves:

Benefits of Professional Services

• Privacy: Their address is public on Sunbiz.org, not yours
• Reliability: Always available during business hours
• Same-day alerts: Notify you immediately when documents arrive
• Document scanning: View documents online quickly
• Compliance reminders: Alert you to the May 1 annual report deadline
• Florida presence: Maintain a Florida address even if you're elsewhere

Typical Costs

What to Look For

• Florida physical presence: Must have an actual Florida office
• Same-day notification: Alert you immediately when served
• Document scanning: View documents online quickly
• Compliance reminders: Annual report deadline alerts
• Established reputation: Years in business with good reviews