New York registered agent
New York names its Department of State to receive legal papers for every company, then forwards them to the address you give. A registered agent is optional, and many companies use one so papers reach them faster.
New York details
- Required
- Optional
- State fee to change agents
- $30
- Change form
- Certificate of Change
- 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 New York 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 New York?
Yes, or you can leave it to the Department of State. Whatever address you give is public.
What happens if I don't keep one?
You can miss a lawsuit and lose by default, and New York can take the company out of good standing.
How do I change my registered agent in New York?
File Certificate of Change with the New York Department of State, Division of Corporations and pay $30. When you switch to us, we file it for you.