Review a Texas Registered-Agent Change
Compare the complete renewal terms, then request written confirmation of the proposed agent's eligibility and consent, registered office, service scope, state fee, annual price, and effective date.
Why Owners Switch
Registered-agent pricing, renewal terms, support, and address options vary by provider. Compare the full renewal price and cancellation terms before authorizing a change.
Common reasons owners evaluate a switch include:
- Renewal invoice arrived and the price jumped significantly from last year
- The current platform bundles or promotes services they do not need
- They want a documented support contact and response expectation
- They want separate, written terms for registered-agent and address services
How the Switch Works
Switching a registered agent in Texas requires an accepted state filing and consent from the proposed agent. It does not by itself dissolve the LLC, but related contracts, licenses, accounts, and address records may need separate updates. Here is the proposed process:
You request a quote
Use our request form and select registered-agent service. We review the LLC name, current public record, eligibility, scope, and price. This inquiry does not appoint an agent.
We prepare the filing
If the proposed agent accepts the appointment and you approve the written quote, we prepare Texas Form 401. We confirm the current state fee and total before any submission and provide the filing receipt afterward.
The state accepts the change
The change is complete only when the Texas Secretary of State accepts it and the effective date is reached. The confirmation identifies the agent and registered office actually accepted by the state.
What We File: Texas Form 401
The Texas Secretary of State publishes Form 401 — Statement of Change of Registered Office/Agent. The filing updates the registered-agent or registered-office record; it does not itself change ownership or the EIN. We confirm the current state fee, filing method, and any separate records that may need attention before submission.
After written acceptance and consent by the proposed new agent, we can prepare and submit the change. The current agent remains on the state record until the filing is accepted and effective. You should also cancel any separate subscription with the old provider directly so billing does not continue.
The Texas state filing fee is separate from our proposed annual service fee. We will confirm the current state fee, service price, renewal terms, and exact total before submitting anything on your behalf.
Frequently Asked Questions
Will my LLC be affected by the switch?
The filing changes the registered-agent and registered-office information; it does not itself change the LLC's EIN or ownership. Review contracts, licenses, accounts, and other records separately because they may contain their own notice or address requirements.
Do I have to notify my old registered agent?
The accepted state filing updates the public record, but it does not automatically cancel a private contract or subscription with the old provider. Follow that provider's cancellation and notice terms to stop future billing.
When does billing start?
No registered-agent service starts from a web-form submission alone. We first confirm eligibility, agent consent, registered-office details, price, and effective date in writing. The proposed new agent does not replace the agent shown in the Texas public record until the filing is accepted and effective.
What if my LLC has franchise tax due or is not in good standing?
A forfeited or non-current entity may have separate Comptroller and Secretary of State requirements. We can review the public status and identify the proposed filing scope, but we do not promise that Form 401 will be accepted or that it resolves a forfeiture. Confirm the required reinstatement or tax steps with the agencies or a qualified adviser.
Can I switch if I also want to change my registered address?
Form 401 covers a change to the registered agent, registered office, or both. The registered office is the Texas street address where the agent can be served; it is not necessarily the LLC's principal office. A principal-office or mailing-address change may require a separate update with the relevant agency, account, license, or contract.
Last updated: July 10, 2026
Stop Paying More Every Year
Request a written eligibility, consent, timing, and total-fee review before authorizing a change.