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The document provides instructions for filing a Statement of Change of Registered Agent for business corporations in Rhode Island. It outlines the necessary steps to complete the form, payment details, and how to confirm the filing. The document emphasizes that all filings are public records and must be legible. Additionally, it highlights the importance of maintaining corporate status through annual reports and compliance with state regulations.

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Click ‘Get Form’ to open the Statement of Change of Registered Agent in the editor.
Enter the Entity ID Number, which can be found in the Corporate Database. This number is essential for future correspondence.
Input the exact name of your corporation as listed in the Corporate Database. If there has been a name change, ensure to file an amendment.
Provide the current registered office address as shown in your corporate records. Verify this information through the Corporate Database.
List the current registered agent's name as per your records. This ensures that all legal documents are directed correctly.
Fill in the new registered office address, ensuring it is a Rhode Island street address and not a P.O. Box.
Specify the name of the new registered agent who must be a Rhode Island resident or qualified entity.
Select whether you want the change to take effect upon filing or at a later date within 30 days.
An Authorized Officer must sign and date the form to validate it before submission.

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Who is typically a registered agent?

The registered agent must be an individual resident of the state who is at least 18 years old, or a domestic or qualified foreign business entity with an office in the state. The one restriction in most states is that the LLC or corporation cannot act as its own registered agent.

Who is the secretary of state in Rhode Island?

As of 2023, the current secretary of state is Gregg Amore.

What happens if my LLC doesnt have a registered agent?

If an LLC does not have a registered agent, it may lose its good standing. This means the LLC could lose the ability to secure financing and initiate a lawsuit in its resident state. It may even compromise the limited liability protection of the LLC.

Can I be my own registered agent in RI?

You can act as your own Rhode Island registered agent as long as youre a resident of the state with a physical address. You must also be available at that address during regular business hours Monday through Friday. Keep in mind the address you list on formation paperwork will also become part of the public record.

How do I make myself a registered agent for my LLC?

If you have a physical address in the state that you are starting your LLC, youre available at that address during regular business hours, and youre over 18, you can appoint and list yourself as your own registered agent. Its usually just as simple as just typing your own name and address. And free.

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Who can be a registered agent in Rhode Island?

The Rhode Island Business Corporation Act ( 7-1.2-501) outlines that registered agents for Rhode Island corporations and LLCs are required to: Be a Rhode Island resident or a company that provides resident agent services. Maintain a registered office (a physical address in Rhode Island)

Do you need to be a lawyer to be a registered agent?

Alternatively, your lawyer, spouse or other relative, friend, or trusted person can serve as registered agent. Most small businesses (ten or fewer employees) use individual registered agents because it saves money.

Can the secretary of state be my registered agent?

You can appoint the secretary of state as your registered agent, but only if the state where the business is registered allows it. However, thats rarely the case. The relevant laws governing the appointment of a statutory agent vary, and most states do not allow appointing this office as your registered agent.

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