Indiana Registered Agent: 4 Rules + $0 Change Fee (2026)

Quick Answer

An Indiana LLC's registered agent must be an individual with a physical Indiana street address (most agents are Indiana residents) or a business entity authorized to do business in Indiana. The agent must be available at that address during normal business hours to accept legal documents. You can serve as your own registered agent if you meet these requirements, saving $50-$300/year versus a commercial service. Indiana charges no filing fee to change your registered agent.

Key Takeaways

Every Indiana LLC must continuously maintain a registered agent (IC 23-0.5-4)

Agent can be an individual with a physical IN street address, or an authorized business entity

A physical Indiana street address is required — no PO boxes

The agent must be available at that address during normal business hours

You can be your own registered agent at no cost ($0)

Changing your registered agent (State Form 56367) has no filing fee

Item	Cost/Details	Notes
Registered Agent Change	$0	No filing fee (State Form 56367)
Commercial RA Service	$50-$300/year	Market estimate, not a state fee
Being Your Own Agent	$0	If you qualify

Item

Cost/Details

Notes

Registered Agent Change

No filing fee (State Form 56367)

Commercial RA Service

$50-$300/year

Market estimate, not a state fee

Being Your Own Agent

If you qualify

What Is a Registered Agent?

A registered agent is a person or business designated to receive legal and government documents on behalf of your LLC. Under Indiana's Uniform Business Organizations Code (IC 23-0.5-4), every Indiana LLC must continuously maintain a registered agent. For the full cost picture, see our Indiana LLC compliance hub.

Documents Received by Registered Agents

Service of process: Lawsuits, subpoenas, legal summons
State notices: Biennial report reminders, compliance notices
Tax correspondence: IRS and Indiana Department of Revenue notices
Official mail: Any government correspondence for your LLC

Indiana Registered Agent Requirements

Individual Agents Must:

Have a physical Indiana street address (no PO boxes) — in practice, Indiana residents
Be available at that address during normal business hours
Be at least 18 years old
Consent to serve as registered agent

Business Entity Agents Must:

Be authorized to do business in Indiana
Have a business office address in Indiana
Maintain active status with the Indiana Secretary of State

Note: The registered agent address becomes public record. Consider this if privacy is important to you.

Who Can Serve as Your Indiana Registered Agent

Option 1: Yourself

If you have a physical Indiana street address, you can serve as your own registered agent for $0. This saves money but requires availability during business hours and makes your address public record. Weighing it up? See Can I be my own registered agent in Indiana? for the full pros and cons.

Option 2: Friend or Family Member

Anyone with a physical Indiana address willing to accept documents on your behalf can serve. They must be reliable and available during business hours.

Option 3: Commercial Service

Professional registered agent services typically run $50-$300/year (a market estimate, not a state fee) and offer:

Professional business address
Guaranteed availability
Document scanning and forwarding
Privacy protection
Compliance reminders

Registered Agent Responsibilities

Accept legal documents during business hours
Forward documents promptly to the LLC owner
Maintain availability during standard business hours
Keep information current with the state

Warning: Missing legal documents because your registered agent failed can result in default judgments against your LLC.

How to Change Your Registered Agent

Step-by-Step Process

Get consent from your new registered agent
Log into INBiz (inbiz.in.gov)
File the Statement of Change of Registered Agent (State Form 56367)
Pay nothing — Indiana charges no filing fee for this change
Notify your old agent (courtesy)

The change becomes effective immediately upon filing. Online processing through INBiz is recommended for fastest results. Already running an LLC here? Review your wider obligations in our Indiana LLC biennial report guide and Indiana LLC taxes & fees breakdown.

Frequently Asked Questions

Can I be my own registered agent in Indiana?

Yes. You can serve as your own Indiana registered agent at no cost if you have a physical Indiana street address (not a PO box) and are available there during normal business hours to receive legal documents. Most owners who do this are Indiana residents.

Can I use a PO Box as my registered agent address in Indiana?

No. Indiana requires a physical street address for the registered office so that service of process can be hand-delivered. A standalone PO box is not acceptable.

What happens if my LLC doesn't have a registered agent?

Under IC 23-0.5-6-2, the Secretary of State can begin administrative dissolution if your LLC has no registered agent for 60 consecutive days (or fails to report a change within 60 days). If you don't cure the issue within 60 days of notice, the state dissolves the LLC. You may also miss lawsuits and risk default judgments.

How much does it cost to change my registered agent in Indiana?

There is no filing fee. File the Statement of Change of Registered Agent (State Form 56367) online through INBiz or by mail to the Secretary of State, and the change takes effect on filing.

Is a registered agent's address public?

Yes, your registered agent's name and address are public record and searchable on the Indiana Secretary of State's business database.

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