Minnesota registered agent

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

Minnesota details

Required
Yes
State fee to change agents
$35
Change form
Notice of Change of Registered Office/Registered Agent
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 Minnesota 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 Minnesota?

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

How do I change my registered agent in Minnesota?

File Notice of Change of Registered Office/Registered Agent with the Minnesota Secretary of State and pay $35. When you switch to us, we file it for you.