> ## Documentation Index
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> Use this file to discover all available pages before exploring further.

# Changing Your Registered Agent

> Switch your registered agent to Pluvel.

You're paying $100-$300/year for a registered agent that does one thing: accepts mail and forwards it to you. Maybe they send you an email when something arrives. Maybe they don't. Your formation documents, tax filings, and compliance records are scattered across multiple platforms.

Transferring to Pluvel consolidates everything — registered agent, compliance tracking, document storage, mail scanning — in one place, included in your subscription.

## When to change agents

Common reasons to switch:

* **Consolidation** — Want everything in one platform
* **Cost** — Your current agent charges more
* **Service** — Need better notification and scanning
* **Moving states** — Re-domiciling your business

## How to transfer

<Steps>
  <Step title="Start the transfer">
    Go to **Settings → Company → Registered Agent** and click **Transfer to Pluvel**.
  </Step>

  <Step title="Provide current agent info">
    Enter your current registered agent's name and address so we know what to update.
  </Step>

  <Step title="We file the change">
    We file a Change of Registered Agent form with your state. You sign electronically.
  </Step>

  <Step title="State processes">
    The state updates your records. Timing varies (1-10 business days).
  </Step>

  <Step title="Transfer complete">
    You're notified when complete. All future mail comes to us.
  </Step>
</Steps>

## State filing fees

Most states charge a fee to change registered agents:

| State      | Fee  |
| ---------- | ---- |
| Delaware   | \$50 |
| Wyoming    | \$0  |
| California | \$0  |
| Texas      | \$0  |
| Florida    | \$25 |
| New York   | \$30 |
| Nevada     | \$15 |

We show you the exact fee before you submit.

## Timeline

| Step               | Duration                |
| ------------------ | ----------------------- |
| Filing preparation | Same day                |
| State processing   | 1-10 business days      |
| Record update      | Immediate once approved |

Expedited processing is available in some states for an additional fee.

## What happens to old mail

Mail sent to your old registered agent after the transfer:

* **Before state update** — Old agent should forward to you
* **After state update** — Mail comes to Pluvel

<Warning>
  Notify your previous agent of the change. Some may continue forwarding mail; others won't.
</Warning>

## Transferring from specific agents

### LegalZoom

1. Log in to LegalZoom and note your company details
2. Start the transfer in Pluvel
3. Cancel LegalZoom service after transfer completes

### Northwest Registered Agent

1. Northwest continues service until the state updates records
2. They typically forward any mail received during transition
3. Cancel after transfer completes

### Incfile/ZenBusiness

1. These services may auto-renew — check your renewal date
2. Start transfer at least 30 days before renewal
3. Cancel after transfer completes

## Multi-state transfers

If you're registered in multiple states:

1. Transfer each state individually
2. We file a change in each state
3. Track progress for each in your dashboard

Fees apply per state.

## What you need

To complete the transfer:

* Company name (exactly as registered)
* State of formation
* Current registered agent name and address
* Authorization to make the change (you must be an owner/officer)

## After the transfer

Once complete:

1. Update any documents that list your old agent
2. Notify important parties (banks, insurance) of address change if you used the agent address
3. Cancel your previous agent service to avoid charges

<Info>
  Pluvel registered agent service is included in your subscription. No additional annual fees.
</Info>

<Card title="View your mailroom" icon="mailbox" href="/features/mailroom/how-it-works">
  Learn how the digital mailroom works.
</Card>