When Is a Change of Registered Agent Required in Indiana?
Under the Indiana Code (IC) § 23-0.5-4-6, a domestic filing entity or registered foreign entity that needs to change its registered agent, its registered office address, or both must deliver a statement of change to the Indiana Secretary of State for filing. This requirement applies uniformly to every entity type that Indiana law requires to maintain a registered agent: business corporations, nonprofit corporations, limited liability companies, series LLCs, limited partnerships, limited liability partnerships, professional corporations, and all corresponding foreign entity types registered to transact business in the state. Under IC § 23-0.5-4-1, each of these entities must continuously designate and maintain a registered agent and a registered office in Indiana, and a failure to do so for 60 consecutive days is a ground for administrative dissolution or revocation of registration.
A change filing is required under any of the following circumstances:
- The current registered agent resigns
- The current registered agent moves out of Indiana or is no longer qualified to serve
- The registered agent’s address changes due to relocation, postal renaming, or any other cause
- The registered agent is no longer available at the registered office to accept service of process
- The entity voluntarily selects a new registered agent
- The registered agent becomes disqualified or incapacitated
- The registered agent no longer consents to serve
Indiana does not distinguish between voluntary and involuntary agent changes — the same form and the same filing process apply regardless of the reason for the change.
Grounds for Changing Your Registered Agent in Indiana
Several scenarios commonly prompt an entity to file a change of registered agent or registered office in Indiana. The table below summarizes the most frequent grounds and the filing each one requires.
| Ground | Filing Required |
| Registered agent resigns | Entity files Statement of Change of Registered Agent (Form 56367) |
| Registered agent relocates out of Indiana | Entity files Statement of Change of Registered Agent (Form 56367) |
| Registered agent’s address changes | Entity files Form 56367, or registered agent files an agent-initiated statement of change |
| Entity switches to a commercial registered agent service | Entity files Form 56367 |
| Registered agent no longer available at registered office | Entity files Form 56367 |
| Registered agent no longer consents to serve | Entity files Form 56367 |
| Entity changes its own registered office address | Entity files Form 56367 |
An entity’s registered agent information is part of the public record maintained by the Secretary of State’s Business Services Division and is searchable through the INBiz Business Search database. Any outdated or inaccurate agent or address information should be corrected promptly by filing the appropriate form. Under IC § 23-0.5-5-11, a registered foreign entity that fails to file a statement of change within 30 days after a change occurs in the name or address of the registered agent risks revocation of its registration.
Indiana Registered Agent Change Requirements
Several eligibility and procedural requirements must be satisfied before an entity files a change of registered agent in Indiana.
Eligibility of the new registered agent:
Under IC § 23-0.5-4-3, a registered agent must be one of the following:
- Option A — Individual: An individual resident of Indiana. The individual’s business office must be at a physical street address in Indiana.
- Option B — Entity: A domestic filing entity, a registered foreign entity, or a general partnership authorized to transact business in Indiana. The entity acting as agent must maintain a business office at the registered office address.
Indiana further distinguishes between a commercial registered agent — a person listed with the Secretary of State under IC § 23-0.5-4-4 as being in the business of serving as a registered agent — and a noncommercial registered agent, which is any other individual or entity serving as an agent. When designating a commercial registered agent on the change form, the entity need only provide the agent’s name; no address is required because the commercial registered agent’s address is already on file with the Secretary of State.
Registered office address:
The registered office must be at a physical street address in Indiana. A P.O. Box alone is not acceptable unless it is accompanied by a Rural Route number. The address of the registered office and the business office of the registered agent must be identical.
Consent of the new registered agent:
The new registered agent must consent to the appointment before the filing is made. The statement of change form includes a checkbox requiring the signatory to represent that “the Registered Agent named in this Statement of Change of Registered Agent has consented to the appointment of Registered Agent.” The signatory verifies the truth of this representation subject to penalties of perjury.
Note: There is no separate consent form filed with the Secretary of State. The entity retains proof of the agent’s consent in its records.
Execution:
The statement of change must be signed by a duly authorized representative of the entity. The form does not require notarization. The signatory verifies the statements subject to penalties of perjury.
How to File a Statement of Change of Registered Office/Agent
Indiana uses a single, universal form for all entity types: Statement of Change of Registered Agent (State Form 56367), authorized by IC § 23-0.5-4-6. This same form is used by every domestic filing entity and every registered foreign entity — whether a business corporation, nonprofit corporation, LLC, LP, LLP, series LLC, or professional corporation. There is no separate form for any specific entity type.
The form requires the following information:
- The legal name of the entity, exactly as it appears in the Secretary of State’s records.
- The name of the current registered agent on file.
- Whether the new registered agent is a commercial registered agent or a noncommercial registered agent. If the agent is a commercial registered agent, only the agent’s name is required. If the agent is a noncommercial registered agent, the agent’s name, physical street address in Indiana, and (optionally) an email address for electronic service of process must be provided.
- A representation — confirmed by checking the consent box — that the new registered agent has consented to the appointment.
- The signature, printed name, and title of the entity’s duly authorized representative, along with the date of execution.
The form permits changing the registered agent, the registered office address, or both in a single filing. If only the address is being changed while the same agent continues to serve, the agent may instead file an agent-initiated statement of change, discussed below.
Note: When filing online through INBiz, complete the electronic form directly in the portal. When filing by mail, submit the original completed paper form to the Secretary of State’s office.
Filing Method: Online vs. Mail
The Secretary of State accepts the statement of change online through the INBiz portal, by mail, and in person at the Indianapolis office.
| Method | Details |
| Online | Filed through the INBiz portal. No account funding required. Search for the entity name, then follow the prompts to update registered agent information. |
| Submit the completed paper form (State Form 56367) to: Secretary of State, Business Services Division, 302 West Washington Street, Room E-018, Indianapolis, IN 46204. | |
| In Person | Deliver the completed form to the same address: 302 West Washington Street, Room E-018, Indianapolis, IN 46204. |
Online filings through INBiz are generally processed more quickly than paper filings. The INBiz filing page allows entities to search for their business record and complete the change form entirely online without downloading or attaching a PDF. The Secretary of State’s office must return a rejected filing or notify the submitter within 10 business days if it refuses to file a record, per IC § 23-0.5-2-6(c).
Registered Agent Change Filing Fees by Entity Type
There is no filing fee for a change of registered agent in Indiana. IC § 23-0.5-9-32 provides that “[t]here is no fee for filing a registered agent or office statement of change.” This no-fee rule applies uniformly to all entity types — whether the filing is made by the entity under IC § 23-0.5-4-6, by a noncommercial registered agent under IC § 23-0.5-4-7, or by a commercial registered agent under IC § 23-0.5-4-8.
| Entity Type | Form | Filing Fee |
| Domestic Business Corporation | Statement of Change of Registered Agent (Form 56367) | $0 |
| Foreign Business Corporation | Statement of Change of Registered Agent (Form 56367) | $0 |
| Domestic Nonprofit Corporation | Statement of Change of Registered Agent (Form 56367) | $0 |
| Foreign Nonprofit Corporation | Statement of Change of Registered Agent (Form 56367) | $0 |
| Domestic LLC | Statement of Change of Registered Agent (Form 56367) | $0 |
| Foreign LLC | Statement of Change of Registered Agent (Form 56367) | $0 |
| Domestic Series LLC | Statement of Change of Registered Agent (Form 56367) | $0 |
| Domestic Limited Partnership | Statement of Change of Registered Agent (Form 56367) | $0 |
| Foreign Limited Partnership | Statement of Change of Registered Agent (Form 56367) | $0 |
| Domestic LLP | Statement of Change of Registered Agent (Form 56367) | $0 |
| Foreign LLP | Statement of Change of Registered Agent (Form 56367) | $0 |
| Professional Corporation | Statement of Change of Registered Agent (Form 56367) | $0 |
There is also no filing fee for the Statement of Resignation of Registered Agent (State Form 26285), the Statement of Change by a Commercial Registered Agent (State Form 56368), or the Statement of Change by a Noncommercial Registered Agent (State Form 56373). Indiana charges no fee for any registered-agent-related filing.
Effective Date of a Registered Agent Change in Indiana
A statement of change of registered agent becomes effective upon filing by the Secretary of State. Under IC § 23-0.5-2-3, an entity filing is effective “on the date and at the time of its filing by the secretary of state.” Indiana does permit a delayed effective date for certain entity filings — up to 90 days after the date of filing — but for a straightforward registered agent change, the default rule is immediate effectiveness upon filing.
Immediate effect: The change takes effect on the date and at the time the Secretary of State files the statement. This is the standard and most common option for a registered agent change.
Delayed effective date: IC § 23-0.5-2-3(3) permits a delayed effective date of up to 90 days for entity filings generally. If the entity specifies a delayed effective date but no time, the filing takes effect at 12:01 a.m. on the specified date.
Because the change becomes effective when the Secretary of State files the record — not when the entity mails or submits it — entities seeking an immediate change should consider filing online through the INBiz portal rather than by mail.
Changing the Registered Agent Address Without Changing the Agent
When a registered agent’s address changes but the same person continues to serve as agent, Indiana provides separate agent-initiated forms so that the entity itself does not need to file a change. The specific form depends on whether the agent is a commercial registered agent or a noncommercial registered agent.
A commercial registered agent that changes its name, address, or email address files the Statement of Change of Registered Agent by a Commercial Registered Agent (State Form 56368), authorized by IC § 23-0.5-4-8. Because a commercial registered agent’s listing covers all entities it represents, a single filing by the commercial registered agent updates the address for every represented entity simultaneously.
A noncommercial registered agent that changes its name, address, or email address files the Statement of Change of Registered Agent by a Noncommercial Registered Agent (State Form 56373), authorized by IC § 23-0.5-4-7. This form covers one represented entity per filing.
The table below compares the entity-filed change form with the two agent-initiated forms.
| Feature | Entity-Filed Change (Form 56367) | Commercial Agent Change (Form 56368) | Noncommercial Agent Change (Form 56373) |
| Filed by | The entity’s authorized representative | The commercial registered agent | The noncommercial registered agent |
| Purpose | Change agent, change address, or both | Update agent’s name, address, or email for all represented entities | Update agent’s name, address, or email for one represented entity |
| Can appoint a new agent | Yes | No | No |
| Covers multiple entities | No — one form per entity | Yes — one filing updates all represented entities | No — one form per entity |
| Filing fee | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Signed by | Entity’s authorized representative | Commercial registered agent | Noncommercial registered agent |
After filing either agent-initiated form, the agent must promptly furnish each represented entity with notice of the change. For commercial registered agents, a failure to notify represented entities of a change of address may result in cancellation of the commercial registered agent listing by the Secretary of State.
What Happens After the Change Is Filed
Once the Secretary of State accepts and files the statement of change, several effects follow immediately:
- The entity’s registered agent and registered office information in the Secretary of State’s records is updated.
- The new agent’s name and address become part of the entity’s public filing record, searchable through the INBiz Business Search database.
- The Secretary of State delivers to the submitter an electronic copy of the filing with an acknowledgment of the date and time of filing.
- The former registered agent’s authority to receive service of process on behalf of the entity terminates.
- All future service of process, notices, and demands directed to the entity will be delivered to the new registered agent at the new registered office.
There is no separate certificate or confirmation letter issued for the agent change. The entity can verify the updated information by searching for its business record in the INBiz database.
Changing a Registered Agent for a Foreign Entity Registered in Indiana
A foreign entity registered to transact business in Indiana is subject to the same registered agent and registered office requirements as a domestic filing entity. Under IC § 23-0.5-4-1, the entities required to designate and maintain a registered agent include every “registered foreign entity” — meaning a foreign corporation, foreign LLC, foreign LP, foreign LLP, or foreign nonprofit corporation that has filed a registration statement with the Secretary of State.
A foreign entity changes its registered agent by filing the same Statement of Change of Registered Agent (Form 56367) used by domestic entities. The same eligibility requirements, consent requirements, address requirements, and execution standards apply. There is no filing fee for the change, regardless of entity type.
Under IC § 23-0.5-5-11, the Secretary of State may revoke the registration of a registered foreign entity if, among other grounds, the entity fails to “have a registered agent in this state for sixty (60) consecutive days” or fails to file a statement of change within 30 days after a change occurs in the name or address of its registered agent. Revocation of a foreign entity’s registration does not terminate the authority of the entity’s registered agent, but the Secretary of State becomes authorized to receive service of process on behalf of the entity.
Frequently Asked Questions About Changing a Registered Agent in Indiana
How long does it take to change a registered agent in Indiana?
The Indiana Secretary of State does not publish a guaranteed processing time for registered agent changes. Online filings through the INBiz portal are generally processed more quickly than paper submissions. Under IC § 23-0.5-2-6(c), the Secretary of State must return a rejected filing or notify the submitter of the refusal within 10 business days. For questions about current processing times, contact the Business Services Division at (317) 234-9768.
Do I need to notify my current registered agent before changing?
Indiana law does not require the entity to notify its outgoing registered agent before filing a statement of change. The change becomes effective upon filing by the Secretary of State. Many entities choose to notify the outgoing agent as a courtesy, particularly if the agent holds important documents or has pending service-of-process matters. If the outgoing agent wishes to end the relationship independently, it may file a Statement of Resignation of Registered Agent (Form 26285) at no cost.
Can I change my registered office address without changing the registered agent?
Yes. The Statement of Change of Registered Agent (Form 56367) permits changing only the registered office address while keeping the same agent. If the same agent continues to serve and is simply updating its own address, the agent may instead file the appropriate agent-initiated form — Form 56368 for a commercial registered agent or Form 56373 for a noncommercial registered agent. There is no filing fee for any of these options.
What is the agent-initiated address change form and when is it used?
Indiana provides two agent-initiated forms. A commercial registered agent files the Statement of Change by a Commercial Registered Agent (State Form 56368) under IC § 23-0.5-4-8 to update its name, address, or email address for all represented entities in a single filing. A noncommercial registered agent files the Statement of Change by a Noncommercial Registered Agent (State Form 56373) under IC § 23-0.5-4-7 to update its information for one represented entity. Neither form can appoint a different registered agent. The agent must promptly notify each represented entity of the change.
Is there a penalty for not filing a change of registered agent?
Indiana requires every filing entity to continuously maintain a registered agent in the state. Under IC § 23-0.5-6-1, the Secretary of State may commence administrative dissolution proceedings against a domestic filing entity that does not have a registered agent in Indiana for 60 consecutive days. For foreign entities, IC § 23-0.5-5-11 authorizes revocation of registration on the same ground. An administratively dissolved entity may not carry on business except as needed to wind up its affairs, and it risks substitute service of process through the Secretary of State.
Can I change my registered agent and the registered office address in the same filing?
Yes. The Statement of Change of Registered Agent (Form 56367) permits changing the registered agent, the registered office address, or both in a single filing. No additional fee applies — because there is no filing fee for any registered agent change in Indiana. The form requires a statement confirming that the new registered office address and the business office of the new registered agent will be identical.
What happens if my registered agent resigns?
A registered agent may resign at any time by delivering to the Secretary of State a Statement of Resignation of Registered Agent (State Form 26285). There is no filing fee. The resignation takes effect on the earlier of the 31st day after it is filed by the Secretary of State or the date the entity designates a new registered agent. The resigning agent must provide the entity’s address on the resignation form so that the Secretary of State can notify the entity. The entity must then promptly file a statement of change to appoint a replacement agent. Failure to designate a new registered agent within 60 days is a ground for administrative dissolution.
Does the new registered agent need to sign the change form?
No. The Statement of Change of Registered Agent (Form 56367) is signed solely by the entity’s duly authorized representative. By checking the consent box on the form and signing, the representative affirms under penalty of perjury that the new registered agent has consented to the appointment. The consent itself is not filed with the Secretary of State — it is retained by the entity in its records.
Can I use a P.O. Box for the new registered office address?
No. The registered office must be at a physical street address in Indiana where service of process can be personally delivered. A P.O. Box alone is not acceptable unless it is accompanied by a Rural Route number, as stated on the Statement of Change of Registered Agent (Form 56367). A mailbox service, virtual office without a physical presence, or telephone answering service does not satisfy Indiana’s registered office requirements.
Is the filing fee the same whether I file online or by mail?
Yes — and in Indiana, that fee is $0. Under IC § 23-0.5-9-32, there is no fee for filing a registered agent or office statement of change, regardless of whether the filing is submitted online through INBiz or by mail. There is no credit-card surcharge, no expedited processing fee, and no difference in cost between filing methods. This no-fee rule applies to all entity types and to all registered-agent-related filings, including resignations and agent-initiated changes.