Ohio registered agent

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

Ohio details

Required: Yes
What the state calls it: Statutory agent
State fee to change agents: $25
Change form: Change of 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 Ohio statutory 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 statutory agent in Ohio?

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

How do I change my statutory agent in Ohio?

File Change of agent with the Ohio Secretary of State and pay $25. When you switch to us, we file it for you.