Changing Your Registered Agent in Arkansas

Switching registered agents in Arkansas is a simple filing with the Secretary of State. There is no state fee for the change, and processing is typically completed within a few business days. Below is exactly how the process works.

The Process

Step 1: Select Your New Agent

Your new registered agent must meet Arkansas requirements: a physical street address in the state (not a PO box), availability during normal business hours, and either an individual who is an Arkansas resident aged 18+ or a business entity authorized to operate here.

Step 2: File the Change with the Secretary of State

Submit a Statement of Change of Registered Agent to the Arkansas Secretary of State. This can be done online through the state's business filing portal at sos.arkansas.gov.

The form requires:

• Your entity name and filing number
• Current registered agent name and address
• New registered agent name and address
• Signature confirming the new agent has consented

Step 3: Verify the Update

After the Secretary of State processes your filing, confirm the change appears correctly in the state's online business entity search. Your new agent's name and address should now display on your entity record.

Filing fee: $0. Arkansas does not charge for registered agent changes — one of the more business-friendly policies among U.S. states.

Common Reasons Businesses Switch

Overpriced service. If you are paying $200+ per year for basic registered agent service, you are overpaying. The service itself is straightforward and should not cost a premium.

Slow document delivery. When legal documents sit for days before reaching you, response deadlines shrink. Same-day electronic delivery should be standard, not an upgrade.

Agent resigned or disappeared. Commercial agents sometimes close shop or stop operating. If your agent is no longer active, you need to update your filing immediately to avoid compliance gaps.

Privacy upgrade. If you have been using your own address, switching to a professional agent removes your personal information from public state records going forward.

Moved out of state. If you or your current agent relocated outside Arkansas, the agent no longer meets the physical presence requirement.

Switching to Arkansas Registered Agent.co

When you enroll with us:

1. We provide our registered agent details for your filing
2. You submit the change form to the Secretary of State (or we can guide you through it)
3. Once processed, we begin accepting documents on your behalf immediately
4. You receive portal access and start getting compliance alerts right away

Our service is $99/year — no setup fee for agent changes, no transition surcharges.

Timeline

The Secretary of State typically processes agent change filings within 2-5 business days. During the transition, your previous agent remains the agent of record until the state updates your filing. Once the change is recorded, all future documents route to us.

After the Switch

Once we are your agent of record:

• All service of process and state correspondence comes to our office
• Documents are scanned and emailed to you the same business day
• You receive franchise tax report reminders before the May 1 deadline
• Your online portal shows all documents received on your behalf

Get Started — $99/year

Ready to make the switch? Enroll here or contact us with questions about the process.