Illinois Registered Agent - how to change your LLC's Registered Agent

AGENT CHANGE PROTOCOL - LLC'S

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PROCEDURES

Form Content & State Agent Change Filings for LLC'S

The process is divided into three sections to simplify the research, organization and filing requirements. Thoroughness in this process will allow the filings to flow easily and avoid unnecessary rejection by the Secretary of State.

FORM CONTENT

& STATE FILING

Call the Illinois Secretary of State to determine if the company is in good standing (217-524-8008). The state will not accept any filings on behalf of any company who is not current with annual report filings.

Determine who the current registered agent is, have their name, address and county information available for completion of the LLC 1.36/1.37 form.

Retrieve the LLC's state file number and state of formation (for instances where the company is a foreign entity organized in another state).

COUNTY RECORDINGS & SUPPORTING DOCUMENTATION

Unlike corporations, Illinois LLC's do not have any recording requirements. However, the Secretary of State sends all file stamped documents to the Registered Agent on Record for further delivery.

Follow the links for more information to keep in mind when preparing your:

BCA 5.10 form

LLC 1.36/1.37 form

NFP 105.10 form

RESEARCH

The LLC 1.36/1.37 form will be executed by a member or manager of the LLC and is determined by the company's operating agreement which states if the company is Manager managed or Member managed if item 5(a) is selected.

The LLC 1.36/1.37 form will be executed by the current registered agent of the corporation if item 5(b) is selected.

Filings can be submitted by overnight mail, standard mail, or hand delivered in person as an expedited filing.

Mailing Address:

Jesse White, Secretary of State

Limited Liability Division

501 S. Second Street, Room 351

Springfield, Illinois 62756

Chicago Area Registered Agents

Steps to change your Illinois registered agent