How to Change Your Registered Agent in Kentucky

Changing your registered agent in Kentucky involves filing a form with the Kentucky Secretary of State and paying the required fee. The process is straightforward, and we'll help you complete it correctly.

Why Change Your Registered Agent?

Business owners switch registered agents for several reasons:

Privacy Concerns If you've been using your personal address, it appears on public state records. Switching to a professional service keeps your address private and off easily searchable databases.

Reliability Issues Your agent needs to be available during regular business hours to receive documents. If your current agent misses important notices or forwards documents late, you may face compliance problems or legal complications.

Cost Many services charge between $125 and $436 per year. Switching to a more affordable option can reduce ongoing expenses without sacrificing service quality.

Relocation If you move out of Kentucky or your agent relocates, you'll need a new agent with a physical Kentucky address.

Business Changes If your business structure or ownership has changed, you may want to update your registered agent to reflect your current situation.

Steps to Change Your Registered Agent in Kentucky

1. Choose a New Registered Agent Who Meets Kentucky Requirements

Your new agent must be an individual who is 18 or older and a Kentucky resident, or a business entity registered in Kentucky. The agent must have a physical street address—PO boxes don't satisfy the requirement. The address cannot be a PO box, and the agent must be available during regular business hours.

2. File the Change Form with the Kentucky Secretary of State

Complete the registered agent change form and submit it to the Kentucky Secretary of State. The form updates your entity's records with the new agent's name and address.

3. Pay the $10 Filing Fee

The state charges $10 to file the agent change form. This fee is separate from any service fees your new agent charges.

4. Confirm the Change in State Records

Once the state processes your form, verify that your new agent appears in your entity's record. You can check this through the Kentucky Secretary of State's online database.

Common Reasons to Switch to Kentucky Registered Agent

Affordable Pricing We charge $99 per year with no hidden fees. No setup charges, no per-document fees, no renewal price increases. Kentucky already has some of the lowest business fees in the nation—we extend that value to registered agent service.

Same-Day Document Handling We scan and upload documents to your portal the day they arrive. You'll receive an email notification with the scanned copy attached immediately.

Compliance Support We track your annual report deadlines and send reminders before they're due. Kentucky's annual report is due June 30 with a $15 filing fee. We also remind you about the Limited Liability Entity Tax (LLET) of at least $175 annually.

Privacy Protection Our Frankfort address appears on your state filings instead of your home or office. This keeps your personal information out of public records and reduces unsolicited mail.

Physical Kentucky Address We provide a real street address that satisfies state requirements. Our office is staffed Monday through Friday, 9am to 5pm Eastern Time.

Making the Switch Is Easy

When you sign up with Kentucky Registered Agent, we provide the paperwork and instructions you need to file the change with the state. You'll submit the form and $10 fee to the Kentucky Secretary of State, and once it's processed, we become your official registered agent.

We'll confirm your service within one business day and send you login credentials for your document portal. From that point forward, all legal documents and state correspondence come to our office, and we forward them to you the same day.

Get Started Today

Ready to switch? Visit our enrollment page to set up your $99 annual registered agent service. If you have questions about the change process or need help with the filing, contact us at support@kyregisteredagent.org or call .