Switch Your Michigan Resident Agent in Four Steps

Changing your resident agent in Michigan is a simple filing with LARA. The entire process typically takes just a few business days from submission to confirmation. Here is how it works.

The Process

Step 1 — Choose your new resident agent. Your new agent must be either a Michigan resident age 18+ or a business entity authorized to operate in Michigan. They need a physical Michigan street address (not a PO box) and availability during business hours.

Step 2 — File the change form with LARA. Submit the appropriate change of resident agent form to the Department of Licensing and Regulatory Affairs. You can file online through the LARA website or submit by mail.

Step 3 — Pay the $5 filing fee. Michigan charges $5 to process a resident agent change. This fee is paid directly to the state.

Step 4 — Confirm the update. Once LARA processes your filing, your new resident agent appears in the state database. Your previous agent is relieved of their duties at that point.

When It Makes Sense to Switch

There are several good reasons to change your resident agent:

• Your current agent is slow forwarding documents or missing deliveries entirely
• You are using your home address and want it off public records
• Your current agent raised their price significantly at renewal
• You relocated and your previous agent no longer has a Michigan address
• You need features your current agent does not provide — like same-day scanning or a digital portal

Switching to Michigan Registered Agent.co

When you enroll with us, we provide you with the exact information needed for your LARA filing. You submit the change form, pay the $5 state fee, and once the update processes, we begin receiving documents immediately.

Your $99/year service includes:

• Physical Michigan address on your state filings
• Same-day document scanning and email delivery
• Secure online portal with 24/7 access
• Compliance deadline reminders
• Privacy — our address on LARA records, not yours

What Happens During the Transition

Your previous agent continues receiving documents until LARA officially processes the change. There is no gap in coverage. Once the state records update, all future documents route to us.

We recommend filing the change promptly after enrollment so the transition completes as quickly as possible.

Common Questions About Switching

Does my business need to do anything else besides the LARA filing? No. The change form is the only required step. You do not need to amend your Articles of Organization or any other formation documents.

How long does LARA take to process the change? Typically a few business days. Online filings tend to process faster than mailed submissions.

Will I lose access to documents my old agent received? We cannot retrieve documents from your previous agent. Make sure to obtain any outstanding documents from them before completing the switch.

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