Replacing Your Georgia Registered Agent

Dissatisfied with your current agent's response time? Tired of overpaying? Moving away from self-designation? Whatever the reason, Georgia makes it straightforward to switch.

Reasons Businesses Make the Change

Slow or unreliable forwarding — If legal papers sit for days before reaching you, that delay could cost you a default judgment.

Inflated pricing — Some providers charge $200 to $400+ for the same core service available at $99.

Privacy upgrade — Business owners who initially listed their home address often decide later that public exposure is not worth the savings.

Agent no longer qualified — If your current agent moved out of Georgia or otherwise lost eligibility, the state requires prompt replacement.

The Process in Georgia

Step 1 — Select your new agent. The replacement must be either a Georgia resident individual or an authorized domestic/foreign corporation. LLCs cannot serve in this role. A physical street address is required; PO boxes are disallowed.

Step 2 — File with the Secretary of State. Submit the change of registered agent form online or by mail through the Georgia Secretary of State's office.

Step 3 — Pay the $30 state fee. This fee goes directly to the state for processing your amendment.

Step 4 — Verify the update. Once processed, search your entity in the state's online database to confirm the new agent appears on your record.

What Happens After You Switch to Us

The moment the Secretary of State approves your filing, we become your agent of record. Documents delivered to our Georgia address are scanned and emailed to you on the same business day. Your previous agent stops receiving anything — no overlap, no confusion.

You do not need to notify your old agent in advance. The state record update handles the transition automatically.

Timeline

Most change filings are processed within a few business days when submitted online. During that window, your previous agent remains on record and continues receiving documents.

Our $99/Year Service Includes

• Georgia street address on file with the state
• Same-day document scanning and forwarding
• Annual registration deadline alerts (January 1 - April 1 window)
• Secure online document portal
• Privacy — our address replaces yours on public filings

No setup fees. No contracts beyond the annual term. Cancel anytime before renewal.

Ready to Switch?

Enroll with us and we provide the exact information needed for your change form. The entire process — from enrollment to active service — typically wraps up within a week.