Alabama Registered Agent: registered agent Service in Alabama

Professional registered agent service for your Alabama business entity. Reliable, affordable, and fully compliant — just $99/year.

Everything you need to maintain good standing with the Alabama Secretary of State.

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How to Change Your Registered Agent in Alabama

Changing your registered agent with the Alabama Secretary of State is a straightforward administrative process. Whether you're seeking better service, more affordable pricing, or simply need to replace an agent who's no longer available, you can complete the change by following clear steps.

Why Businesses Change Their Registered Agent

Cost Considerations Many registered agent services charge between $125 and $436 per year, often adding fees for document scanning, mail forwarding, or other services that should be standard. Switching to more affordable service can reduce overhead without sacrificing quality.

Service Quality Issues Slow document forwarding, missed deliveries, poor customer support, or unreliable availability during business hours can jeopardize your compliance and legal standing.

Privacy Protection If you've been serving as your own registered agent, your personal address appears on public records accessible through the Alabama Secretary of State's database. Switching to a professional service protects your privacy.

Business Changes Relocating outside Alabama, closing a physical office, or restructuring your business may necessitate finding a new registered agent who meets state requirements.

Agent Unavailability If your current registered agent closes their business, moves, or can no longer fulfill their duties, you need to designate a replacement to maintain compliance.

Step-by-Step Process to Change Your Registered Agent

1. Choose a New Registered Agent Who Meets Alabama Requirements Your new agent must have a physical street address in Alabama and be available during normal business hours. Individual agents must be at least 18 years old and Alabama residents, or the agent must be a business entity authorized in the state.

2. File the Change Form with the Alabama Secretary of State Complete and submit the registered agent change form to update your business records with the new agent information.

3. Pay the $25 Filing Fee Alabama charges a $25 fee to process registered agent changes. This is a one-time state filing fee separate from your new agent's service fees.

4. Confirm the Change in State Records After the Alabama Secretary of State processes your filing, verify that your new registered agent information appears correctly in the online business entity database.

Common Reasons to Switch to Alabama Registered Agent

Transparent Pricing $99 per year with no hidden fees, setup charges, or surprise invoices. Simple annual billing covers all services.

Privacy Protection Our Alabama address appears on your public filings, keeping your personal or business location private.

Reliable Document Handling Same-day scanning and forwarding of all documents, with online portal access and email notifications for immediate awareness.

Compliance Support Reminders about Alabama's Business Privilege Tax deadline and other filing requirements help you maintain good standing.

Professional Service Responsive support and efficient communication when you need assistance or have questions.

How We Make the Change Easy

When you enroll with Alabama Registered Agent, we provide clear instructions for filing the change form with the Alabama Secretary of State. We'll supply our registered agent information for inclusion on the form and remain available to answer questions throughout the process.

Once the state processes your change — typically within a few business days — we immediately begin monitoring for documents. You'll gain access to your online portal and start receiving compliance alerts right away.

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The change process is efficient and straightforward. You'll benefit from reliable service and privacy protection as soon as the state processes your filing. Visit our checkout page or contact us with questions.

This is not legal advice. Alabama Registered Agent is not a law firm. Consult an attorney for legal guidance.

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