Illinois registered agent
Every Illinois company must name a registered agent with a street address in Illinois, open in business hours, to receive legal papers and state notices.
Illinois details
- Required
- Yes
- State fee to change agents
- $25
- Change form
- LLC 1.36/1.37
- Our agent service
- $119/yr
How to change agents. Last checked October 2026. Fees are set by the state and confirmed again before we file.
Be my registered agent
$119/yr, for any company.
Questions
What does a Illinois registered agent do?
Receives lawsuits, subpoenas and official mail from the state for your company, and passes them on right away. Its address is on public record.
Can I be my own registered agent in Illinois?
Yes, if you have a street address in Illinois and are there during business hours. That address goes on public record, which is why many owners use a service.
What happens if I don't keep one?
You can miss a lawsuit and lose by default, and Illinois can take the company out of good standing.
How do I change my registered agent in Illinois?
File LLC 1.36/1.37 with the Illinois Secretary of State, Department of Business Services and pay $25. When you switch to us, we file it for you.