When Is a Change of Registered Agent Required in Nevada?
Under the Nevada Revised Statutes (NRS) § 77.340, a represented entity may change the registered agent information currently on file with the Secretary of State by filing a statement of change. Nevada consolidates all registered agent filings under NRS Chapter 77 — the Model Registered Agents Act — which means a single statutory framework and a single change form apply to every entity type, including profit corporations, nonprofit corporations, limited-liability companies, limited partnerships, limited-liability partnerships, limited-liability limited partnerships, and business trusts. Every domestic and foreign entity on file with the Secretary of State must continuously maintain a registered agent who resides or is located in Nevada. A corporation that fails to maintain a registered agent is deemed in default and becomes subject to fine, revocation, or forfeiture of its charter under NRS §§ 78.170 and 78.175.
The duty to file a statement of change arises whenever any of the following circumstances occur:
- The current registered agent resigns by filing a statement of resignation with the Secretary of State
- The current registered agent relocates outside Nevada or is no longer located in the state
- The entity voluntarily selects a new registered agent or switches to a professional agent service
- The registered agent’s street address changes and the agent is noncommercial
- The registered agent is no longer available at the registered office during business hours
- The agent no longer consents to serve in its capacity
Nevada does not differentiate between voluntary and involuntary changes in agent — the same $60 statement of change form applies in every case. The entity should file promptly to ensure its public record with the Secretary of State remains current and to avoid any disruption in the ability to receive service of process.
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Grounds for Changing Your Registered Agent in Nevada
A variety of business circumstances trigger the need to update registered agent information on file with the Nevada Secretary of State. The table below identifies the most common grounds and the filing required for each.
| Ground | Filing Required |
| Registered agent resigns | Entity files a statement of change appointing a replacement agent (NRS § 77.340) |
| Registered agent relocates outside Nevada | Entity files a statement of change designating a new in-state agent (NRS § 77.340) |
| Entity switches to a commercial registered agent service | Entity files a statement of change naming the new commercial agent (NRS § 77.340) |
| Noncommercial agent’s street address changes | Agent files a statement of change under NRS § 77.350, or entity files its own statement of change |
| Commercial agent’s address changes | Agent files a commercial registered agent change statement under NRS § 77.360 (one filing covers all represented entities) |
| Agent no longer available during business hours | Entity files a statement of change (NRS § 77.340) |
| Agent no longer consents to serve | Entity files a statement of change (NRS § 77.340) |
| Entity changes its own service-of-process contact information | Entity files a statement of change (NRS § 77.340) |
Every entity’s registered agent name and office address are part of the public record maintained by the Nevada Secretary of State and are searchable through the state’s business entity search. Any inaccurate or outdated registered agent information must be corrected promptly to ensure the entity can receive service of process, government notices, and compliance correspondence at the address on file. Statements of change can be filed online through SilverFlume, by mail, or in person at the Secretary of State’s office in Carson City or Las Vegas.
Nevada Registered Agent Change Requirements
Before filing a statement of change, the entity must confirm that the new registered agent and registered office satisfy Nevada’s eligibility requirements under NRS Chapter 77 and the entity’s organic law.
Eligibility of the new registered agent:
- Option A – Commercial Registered Agent: An individual or domestic or foreign entity registered with the Secretary of State as a commercial registered agent under NRS § 77.320. Any agent that serves ten or more entities must register as a commercial registered agent. When a commercial agent is appointed, only the agent’s name is listed on the entity’s record — the agent’s address is maintained centrally in the commercial registration.
- Option B – Noncommercial Registered Agent: An individual who resides in Nevada or a domestic or foreign entity located in Nevada that serves as agent for fewer than ten entities and is not registered as a commercial registered agent. The noncommercial agent’s name and street address must be stated on the filing.
- Option C – Office or Position with the Entity: If the entity has a physical address in Nevada, it may designate a specific office or position within the entity (such as President or Office Manager) as the registered agent. The person holding that position must be available at the stated address. Naming a specific individual by name in this field will be treated as appointing a noncommercial registered agent rather than designating a position.
Registered office address:
Under NRS § 77.300, every filing that states an address must include an actual street address or rural route box number in Nevada, plus a mailing address if different. The registered office is the office maintained at the street address of the registered agent. A P.O. Box alone does not satisfy this requirement. The street address of the registered office and the registered agent’s business address must be in Nevada.
Certificate of acceptance:
Under NRS § 77.310, the appointment of a registered agent “must be accompanied by a certificate of acceptance of the appointment by the registered agent.” On the Nevada Registered Agent Acceptance/Statement of Change form, Section 7 provides the certificate of acceptance block where the new registered agent — or an authorized person on behalf of a registered agent entity — signs to confirm acceptance of the appointment.
Execution:
Both the registered agent and the represented entity must sign the form. The registered agent signs the certificate of acceptance (Section 7), and an authorized representative of the entity signs on behalf of the represented entity (Section 8). No notarization is required.
Note: Under NRS § 78.090, a corporation that fails to maintain a registered agent is subject to a fine of not less than $100 nor more than $500 for each day of noncompliance.
How to File a Statement of Change of Registered Office/Agent
The filing is made using the Registered Agent Acceptance/Statement of Change form, which cites NRS §§ 77.310, 77.340, 77.350, and 77.380 as its authority. This single form serves all entity types — corporations, LLCs, limited partnerships, LLPs, nonprofits, business trusts, and any other entity on file with the Secretary of State. A complete packet with detailed instructions is available on the Secretary of State’s Business Forms page.
The form collects the following information:
- Entity information (Section 1): The legal name of the represented entity exactly as filed with the Secretary of State, plus the entity’s Nevada Business Identification Number (NVID) if the entity is already on record.
- Registered agent acceptance (Section 2): Check this box if the agent is being appointed for a newly formed, reinstating, reviving, or amending entity. For a standard agent change on an existing entity, leave this section blank and complete Section 3.
- Information being changed (Section 3): Select one option: appoints new agent, update represented entity acting as registered agent, update registered agent name, or update registered agent address.
- Current agent information (Section 4): For noncommercial registered agents only, enter the prior agent’s name and address. This section is completed only when updating a name or address — not when appointing a new agent.
- New agent information (Section 5): Select whether the new agent is a commercial registered agent (name only), a noncommercial registered agent (name and address), or an office or position with the entity (title and address). Complete the agent’s name and Nevada street address.
- Certificate of acceptance (Section 7): The registered agent (or an authorized representative of the agent entity) signs and dates to accept the appointment.
- Signature of represented entity (Section 8): An authorized representative of the entity signs and dates the form.
Note: When filing online through SilverFlume, the portal collects the information electronically. When filing by mail, fax, or in person, the entity submits the completed paper form with the required fee.
Filing Method: Online vs. Mail
Nevada provides multiple options for filing a statement of change, including online, mail, fax, and in-person delivery. The Secretary of State encourages online filing through SilverFlume, which is processed the same business day at no additional charge beyond the standard filing fee.
| Method | Details |
| Online | SilverFlume Nevada Business Portal — processed the same day, pay by credit card |
| Mail (Carson City) | Secretary of State, Commercial Recordings Division, 401 North Carson Street, Carson City, NV 89701-4201 — regular and expedited filings accepted |
| Mail (Las Vegas) | Secretary of State, North Las Vegas City Hall, 2250 Las Vegas Blvd. North, Suite 400, North Las Vegas, NV 89030 — expedited filings only |
| Fax | (775) 684-5725 (Carson City) or (702) 486-2888 (Las Vegas) |
| In-Person | Either the Carson City or Las Vegas office locations listed above |
| sosfilings@sos.nv.gov |
For filings submitted by mail, fax, or in person, the entity should include a Customer Order Instructions Form and, if paying by credit card, an ePayment Checklist. Credit card payments carry a non-refundable processing fee of 2.5% added to the total amount of the transaction. Checks and money orders should be made payable to the Secretary of State.
Expedited processing is available for paper filings at additional cost: $125 for 24-hour processing, $500 for 2-hour processing, and $1,000 for 1-hour processing. Online filings through SilverFlume do not require an expedite fee because they are processed the same day.
Registered Agent Change Filing Fees by Entity Type
The filing fee for a statement of change is set by NRS § 77.280 at a flat $60 for all entity types. Because Nevada centralizes all registered agent filings under NRS Chapter 77, the fee is uniform — there is no variation based on whether the entity is a corporation, LLC, limited partnership, nonprofit, or any other entity type.
| Entity Type | Filing Fee |
| Domestic Profit Corporation | $60 |
| Foreign Profit Corporation | $60 |
| Domestic Nonprofit Corporation | $60 |
| Foreign Nonprofit Corporation | $60 |
| Domestic LLC | $60 |
| Foreign LLC | $60 |
| Domestic Limited Partnership | $60 |
| Foreign Limited Partnership | $60 |
| Domestic Limited-Liability Partnership | $60 |
| Foreign Limited-Liability Partnership | $60 |
| Limited-Liability Limited Partnership | $60 |
| Business Trust | $60 |
Accepted payment methods include check, money order, or credit card. Credit card payments incur a 2.5% processing surcharge. The resignation of a registered agent is a separate fee: $100 for the first entity listed on the statement of resignation and $1 for each additional entity.
Effective Date of a Registered Agent Change in Nevada
A statement of change filed under NRS § 77.340 takes effect immediately. The statute provides that “a statement of change filed under this section takes effect on filing.” There is no delayed effective date option for registered agent changes in Nevada, and there is no future-event or condition-based effectiveness mechanism for this particular filing.
This immediate-effect rule applies uniformly across all entity types. Once the Secretary of State processes the statement of change — which occurs the same day for online filings through SilverFlume — the new registered agent information replaces the prior information on the entity’s public record.
As an alternative to filing under NRS Chapter 77, NRS § 77.340(5) permits a represented entity to change its registered agent information “by amending its most recent registered agent filing in the manner provided by the laws of this State other than this chapter for amending that filing.” In practice, the standard statement of change is the simplest method, and the one the Secretary of State’s office expects most filers to use.
Changing the Registered Agent Address Without Changing the Agent
When a registered agent changes its own address while continuing to serve, Nevada provides two separate agent-initiated filing mechanisms depending on whether the agent is a commercial or noncommercial registered agent. These mechanisms allow the agent to update its address on record without requiring each represented entity to file its own individual statement of change.
Commercial registered agents file a single Commercial Registered Agent Registration, Change or Termination Statement under NRS § 77.360. One filing and one fee updates the agent’s information across every entity the agent represents. The commercial agent must “promptly furnish each entity represented by it with notice in a record of the filing” of the address change.
Noncommercial registered agents file a separate statement of change for each represented entity under NRS § 77.350. The noncommercial agent must “promptly furnish the represented entity with notice in a record of the filing of a statement of change and the changes made by the filing.”
The following table compares the entity-filed statement of change with the two agent-initiated change mechanisms.
| Feature | Entity-Filed Statement of Change (NRS § 77.340) | Commercial Agent Change (NRS § 77.360) | Noncommercial Agent Change (NRS § 77.350) |
| Filed by | The represented entity | The commercial registered agent | The noncommercial registered agent |
| Purpose | Appoint a new agent or update address | Update agent’s name, address, type, or jurisdiction | Update agent’s name or address |
| Can appoint a new agent | Yes | No | No |
| Covers multiple entities | No — one filing per entity | Yes — one filing covers all represented entities | No — one filing per entity |
| Notice to entity required | No | Yes — promptly after filing | Yes — promptly after filing |
| Signed by | Both the new agent and the entity | The commercial agent | The noncommercial agent |
| Fee | $60 | $60 (single filing) | $60 per entity |
The cost advantage for commercial registered agents is substantial. A commercial agent that changes its address needs only one filing and one $60 fee to update every represented entity, regardless of how many entities it serves. A noncommercial agent, by contrast, must file separately for each entity at $60 per filing. This structural difference is one reason many professional agent services register as commercial registered agents under NRS § 77.320.
Note: If a commercial registered agent changes its address without filing the required statement of change, the Secretary of State may cancel the agent’s registration — an action that has the same effect as a termination under NRS § 77.330.
What Happens After the Change Is Filed
Once the Secretary of State processes the statement of change, the following consequences take effect:
- The entity’s registered agent and registered office information on the Secretary of State’s records is updated to reflect the new designation.
- The filing takes effect immediately, and the new agent’s name and address become part of the entity’s public record, searchable through the Secretary of State’s online business entity database.
- The former registered agent’s authority to receive service of process on behalf of the entity terminates.
- The Secretary of State notes the filing in the index of filings maintained for the entity.
- For online filings through SilverFlume, the update is typically reflected the same business day.
Under NRS § 77.340(2), the interest holders or governors of a domestic entity need not approve the filing of a statement of change — nor a similar filing changing the registered agent in any other jurisdiction. This means the person authorized to sign on behalf of the entity can execute the change without a formal board resolution or member vote.
Changing a Registered Agent for a Foreign Entity Registered in Nevada
A foreign entity qualified to transact business in Nevada is subject to the same registered agent requirements as a domestic entity. Under NRS § 78.090 (applicable to foreign profit corporations through NRS Chapter 80), every corporation must have a registered agent who resides or is located in Nevada. Nonprofit corporations must maintain a registered agent under NRS § 82.193. Foreign LLCs, limited partnerships, LLPs, and other entity types are subject to parallel requirements under their respective organic law chapters. In each case, NRS Chapter 77 governs the mechanics of changing the agent.
A foreign entity changes its registered agent by filing the same Registered Agent Acceptance/Statement of Change form used by domestic entities. The same eligibility requirements, certificate of acceptance requirement, execution requirements, filing methods, and $60 fee apply. The statement of change takes effect on filing, just as it does for domestic entities.
A foreign profit corporation that fails to maintain a registered agent is deemed in default under NRS § 78.097 and becomes subject to the default and revocation provisions of NRS §§ 78.170 and 78.175. Similarly, a foreign nonprofit corporation that fails to comply faces consequences under NRS § 82.193, which cross-references the profit corporation provisions. Under NRS § 14.030, if an entity fails to appoint a registered agent or the agent’s street address is not staffed, service of process may be made by serving the Secretary of State, creating a serious risk of default judgment if the entity does not receive actual notice of the action.
Frequently Asked Questions About Changing a Registered Agent in Nevada
How long does it take to change a registered agent in Nevada?
Online filings through the SilverFlume portal are generally processed the same business day at no additional cost beyond the standard $60 filing fee. Paper filings submitted by mail are processed on a first-come, first-served basis. Expedited processing is available for paper filings at additional cost: $125 for 24-hour, $500 for 2-hour, and $1,000 for 1-hour processing. For questions about current processing times, contact the Commercial Recordings Division at (775) 684-5708.
Do I need to notify my current registered agent before changing?
Nevada law does not require the entity to notify the outgoing registered agent before filing the statement of change. Under NRS § 77.340, the entity files the statement with the Secretary of State, and it takes effect on filing. Many entities choose to inform the outgoing agent as a professional courtesy. If the outgoing agent wishes to end the relationship on its own initiative, it may file a statement of resignation under NRS § 77.370.
Can I change my registered office address without changing the registered agent?
Yes. The Registered Agent Acceptance/Statement of Change form permits updating the registered agent’s address without appointing a new agent. In Section 3 of the form, select “Update Registered Agent Address,” then complete the prior address in Section 4 and the new address in Section 5. This option is available only for noncommercial registered agents. A commercial registered agent updates its own address by filing a Commercial Registered Agent Registration, Change or Termination Statement under NRS § 77.360.
What is the agent-initiated address change form and when is it used?
For commercial registered agents, the Commercial Registered Agent Registration, Change or Termination Statement allows the agent to update its name, address, type, or jurisdiction of organization in a single filing that automatically updates every represented entity’s record. Under NRS § 77.360, the agent must promptly furnish each entity with notice of the change. For noncommercial agents, the agent files a separate statement of change under NRS § 77.350 for each entity, at $60 per filing. Neither agent-initiated form can appoint a different registered agent.
Is there a penalty for not filing a change of registered agent?
Yes. Under NRS § 78.090, a corporation without a registered agent in Nevada is subject to a fine of not less than $100 nor more than $500 for each day of noncompliance. A corporation deemed in default under NRS §§ 78.170 and 78.175 may have its charter revoked. Under NRS § 14.030, if the entity has no registered agent or the agent’s address is not staffed, service of process may be directed to the Secretary of State, creating a risk of default judgment. These consequences apply with equal force to LLCs, limited partnerships, and other entity types under their respective organic law chapters.
Can I change my registered agent and the registered office address in the same filing?
Yes. The statement of change form allows the entity to appoint a new registered agent — which inherently updates the registered office to the new agent’s address — in a single filing. In Section 3, select “Appoints New Agent” and complete Section 5 with the new agent’s information. A single $60 filing fee applies.
What happens if my registered agent resigns?
A registered agent may resign by filing a statement of resignation with the Secretary of State under NRS § 77.370. The resignation takes effect on the earlier of the thirty-first day after filing or the date the entity appoints a new registered agent. The resigning agent must “promptly furnish the represented entity with notice in a record of the date on which a statement of resignation was filed.” The filing fee for a resignation is $100 for the first entity and $1 for each additional entity listed on the statement. Once the entity receives notice of the resignation, it must file a statement of change to appoint a replacement before the thirty-first day or risk being without a registered agent on record.
Does the new registered agent need to sign the change form?
Yes. Nevada requires both the registered agent and the represented entity to sign the statement of change form. In Section 7, the new registered agent (or a person authorized to sign on behalf of the agent entity) signs the certificate of acceptance, confirming agreement to serve. In Section 8, an authorized representative of the entity signs on the entity’s behalf. Both signatures are required for the filing to be accepted.
Can I use a P.O. Box for the new registered office address?
No. Under NRS § 77.300, any address stated in a registered agent filing must include “an actual street address or rural route box number in this State.” A P.O. Box alone does not satisfy this requirement. The registered office must be at a physical location in Nevada where the agent can receive service of process, notice, and demand during business hours. A mailing address that differs from the street address may be provided in addition to — but not in place of — the physical street address.
Is the filing fee the same whether I file online or by mail?
Yes. The filing fee for a statement of change is $60 regardless of filing method. Online filings through SilverFlume, mail filings, fax filings, and in-person filings are all subject to the same $60 fee set by NRS § 77.280. Credit card payments (whether online or accompanying a paper filing) carry a 2.5% processing surcharge. No additional expedite fee is required for online filings, which are processed the same business day.