Change Your Resident Agent in Rhode Island | $20 State Fee
Professional resident agent service in Rhode Island. $99/year — everything included, no hidden fees.
Switching Your Rhode Island Resident Agent
Changing your resident agent takes one form and a $20 state fee. The Rhode Island Secretary of State processes the update, and your new agent starts receiving documents once the change is recorded.
When It Makes Sense to Switch
- Your current agent forwards documents slowly or inconsistently
- You have been using your own home address and want it off public records
- You are paying well above $99/year for the same basic service
- Your current agent relocated, retired, or is no longer available during business hours
- You moved out of Rhode Island but still maintain your entity here
The Four Steps
1. Select a new resident agent that meets Rhode Island requirements. Individuals must be Rhode Island residents. Business entities must be licensed in the state. The agent needs a physical Rhode Island address (no PO boxes) and must be available during business hours five days a week.
2. Complete the change-of-agent form. The Rhode Island Secretary of State provides this form. It asks for your entity name, ID number, and the new agent's name and address.
3. Pay the $20 state filing fee. This goes directly to Rhode Island. It is a one-time charge for the transition.
4. Verify the update in state records. Once processed, your business record on the Secretary of State website will reflect the new resident agent.
What You Get When You Switch to Us
- Our physical Rhode Island address replaces your personal address on state filings
- Same-day scanning and forwarding of everything we receive
- Annual report reminders (Feb 1 — May 1 window, $50 fee) and Division of Taxation alerts ($400 annual charge)
- Secure document portal for archived access
- $99/year flat — no setup costs, no per-document fees
During the Transition
While the state processes your change form, documents may still go to your previous agent. If you were serving as your own agent, keep monitoring that address until the Secretary of State confirms the switch. Once updated, all new correspondence comes to us.
Total Cost to Switch
- $20 state filing fee (one-time, paid to Rhode Island)
- $99/year for our resident agent service
That is it. No activation charges, no contracts.
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Professional resident agent service in Rhode Island — $99/year, everything included.