Change Your Connecticut Registered Agent: Form BUS-09, $50 Fee

Switching registered agents in Connecticut comes down to one form and one fee: Form BUS-09, the state's Change of Agent filing, with a $50 fee for LLCs and corporations. The change is made under Conn. Gen. Stat. § 34-243o, and you can file on paper or online. Here's the whole process, plus why people switch in the first place.

Why Change Your Registered Agent?

Privacy Protection If you're currently using your home address or an individual registered agent, your residential address is visible in public business records. Anyone can search the state's database and find your home information. Switching to a professional service shields your personal address from public view.

Slow Document Handling If your current registered agent takes days to forward legal documents or compliance notices, you could miss critical deadlines. Fast turnaround matters when you're dealing with lawsuits or time-sensitive government correspondence.

High Costs Many registered agent services charge $125 to $436 per year, often with additional fees for document scanning or forwarding. You might find better value with simpler, more transparent pricing.

Poor Service Missed documents, unreturned calls, or lack of compliance reminders put your business at risk. Reliable communication and support are essential for registered agent service.

Relocation If your current registered agent no longer maintains a Connecticut address or residency, you'll need to designate a new agent who meets the state's requirements.

The Form: BUS-09, the $50 Fee, and Where It's Filed

Connecticut's change filing is the Change of Agent form, Form BUS-09 (the domestic version covers every entity type except limited partnerships). It's filed with the Secretary of the State's Business Services Division, either online through business.ct.gov or on the official paper form, which you can download as a fillable PDF.

The official state filing fee is $50 for LLCs and corporations. Nonstock (nonprofit) corporations pay $20 instead. If you've read somewhere that the fee is $20 for everyone, that's outdated; the current BUS-09 form prints the $50 fee right on it.

One requirement trips people up: your new registered agent must sign the form accepting the appointment. Connecticut won't record a change without that acceptance. And you can't make this change on your annual report; agent changes always go through their own filing.

Steps to Change Your Registered Agent in Connecticut

1. Choose a new registered agent who qualifies under Connecticut law: an individual who lives in Connecticut, or a business entity registered with the state that has a Connecticut address.
2. Fill out Form BUS-09 (or the equivalent online filing at business.ct.gov) with your entity's name, the outgoing agent, and the new agent's Connecticut street address.
3. Have the new agent sign the acceptance section of the filing.
4. Submit it to the Secretary of the State and pay the $50 state fee ($20 if your entity is a nonprofit corporation).
5. Search for your business in the state's records afterward to confirm the new agent is listed.

Why Switch to us?

Privacy Protection Our Connecticut address appears on your public business filings instead of your home address. This keeps your personal information out of public databases and prevents unwanted contact at your residence.

Same-Day Document Handling We scan and email documents the same day they arrive, so you're immediately aware of legal notices, service of process, or compliance matters. If you'd rather have the physical original in hand, we'll mail it to your preferred address for a per-piece fee — scanning itself is always free.

Affordable Pricing At $99 per year with no hidden fees, we cost less than most Connecticut registered agent services while providing privacy protection and full compliance support.

Compliance Alerts We send timely reminders about Connecticut's annual report window and other filing requirements, helping you avoid lapses and maintain good standing with the Secretary of the State.

Straightforward Service No automated runaround, no complicated pricing tiers, no surprises. Just reliable registered agent service that works the way it should.

We Make Switching Easy

When you sign up, we prepare the BUS-09 change filing for you. Our service fee for the change itself is $0, so the only money out the door is Connecticut's $50 filing fee. Once the state processes the change, we immediately start receiving documents on your behalf.

You don't need to notify your old registered agent before filing the change—the state will update the records, and your former agent will no longer receive documents for your business.

Get Started for $99 Per Year

Ready to protect your privacy and simplify your compliance? Our $99 annual plan includes everything you need:

• Registered office address in Connecticut
• SOP imaging for Connecticut
• Compliance reminders and alerts
• Online document portal
• Privacy protection

No contracts. No hidden fees. Just straightforward service at a fair price.