Michigan registered agent

Every Michigan company must name a resident agent with a street address in Michigan, open in business hours, to receive legal papers and state notices.

Michigan details

Required: Yes
What the state calls it: Resident agent
State fee to change agents: $5
Change form: CSCL/CD-520
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 Michigan resident 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 resident agent in Michigan?

Yes, if you have a street address in Michigan 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 Michigan can take the company out of good standing.

How do I change my resident agent in Michigan?

File CSCL/CD-520 with the Michigan LARA, Corporations Division and pay $5. When you switch to us, we file it for you.