Step by step
- Choose the new agent. Florida requires a registered office in Florida, and the agent's business address must be identical to it. The agent can be a Florida resident or an authorized business entity (Fla. Stat. 605.0113(1)).
- Get the agent's written acceptance. Each successor agent must accept the appointment in writing (605.0113(2)). Form INHS18 has the acceptance and signature block.
- File it, by mail or online:
- Mail: Statement of Change of Registered Office or Registered Agent or Both for Limited Liability Company (INHS18). Fee $25 ($55 with a certified copy). Send to Registration Section, Division of Corporations, P.O. Box 6327, Tallahassee, FL 32314.
- Online: if the LLC was formed before January 1 of this year, Sunbiz says you can update records by filing the Annual Report (Jan 1 – May 1) or an Amended Annual Report ($50). Updates post within minutes.
- Keep the confirmation. Sunbiz emails filing confirmations to the entity's email address on file.
Sources: Form INHS18 (Sunbiz) · Sunbiz LLC fees · Sunbiz LLC forms · Sunbiz: Update your information · Fla. Stat. 605.0113 · verified October 20, 2026
Which option fits you
| Situation | Best route |
|---|---|
| Formed before Jan 1, and it's Jan 1 – May 1 | Change the agent on this year's annual report ($138.75, which you owe anyway) |
| Formed before Jan 1, outside the annual report window | Amended Annual Report online ($50) or form INHS18 by mail ($25) |
| Formed this calendar year | Form INHS18 by mail ($25) |
If your registered agent resigned
A registered agent can resign by filing a statement with the Department and must mail a copy to the LLC's mailing address. The resignation ends the agent's role on the 31st day after it's filed, or earlier if you file a change naming a new agent (Fla. Stat. 605.0115). Florida requires every LLC to continuously maintain a registered agent (605.0113), so appoint a replacement before that date using the steps above.
Sources: Fla. Stat. 605.0115 · Fla. Stat. 605.0113 · verified October 20, 2026
Doing it yourself vs. a commercial agent
Being your own agent costs nothing beyond the filing fee. But your address goes on the public record (what's public on Sunbiz), and you must be reachable there during business hours. A commercial registered agent lists its own Florida address instead. Northwest Registered Agent lists its service at $125/year on its own site (source). See Northwest registered agent service
Disclosure: Northwest links on this site are placeholders until we are approved for its affiliate program. If approved, we may earn a commission if you buy, at no extra cost to you. We haven't tested or reviewed the service. You can always file with the state yourself.