How To Resign As An Agent For Service Of Process In California

No. There is no fee to resign as a registered agent in California; however, if the filing is done in-person there is a $15 counter drop-off fee, which provides priority service over documents submitted by mail.

No. The California registered agent’s resignation must be submitted by mail or in-person.

Standard processing time for the resignation of a California registered agent is five business days. Expedited processing is available in-person for additional fees: $350 for 24-hour filing and $750 for same-day filing. The document must be received by the California Secretary of State by 9:30am for same-day filing. Keep in mind that in-person filing automatically adds a $15 counter service fee.

The California registered agent’s resignation becomes effective upon filing with the California Secretary of State, Business Entities Filings Unit.

Corporations and LLCs are required by California state law to maintain a registered agent during the life of the company. If a company is without a registered agent, the California Secretary of State will notify them that they must have an agent for service of process. If the California company does not appoint a new registered agent within thirty days of receiving the notification, the company can be administratively dissolved. To change registered agents, the company must file a Statement of Information with the California Secretary of State.

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