Are you currently serving as a California registered agent, but no longer wish to fulfill this position?
The state of California has a simple process for resigning as a registered agent, but you should be aware of the relevant rules and regulations before you attempt to do so. In this guide, we’ll tell you everything you need to know to resign as a registered agent in California.
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How to Resign as a Registered Agent in California
If you no longer wish to serve as a registered agent for a California corporation, limited liability company (LLC), limited partnership, limited liability partnership, or business trust, there’s one simple form you’ll need to fill out.
The Resignation of Agent for Service of Process document (otherwise referred to as form RA-100) can be found under the “Forms, Samples and Fees” page of the California Secretary of State’s website or found in a PDF file format directly at this link. The form requires the following information:
- The exact name of the entity (as it is on file with the California Secretary of state)
- The file number issued to the entity by the California Secretary of State
- The resigning agent’s name
- The resigning agent’s signature
After completion, the form must be printed and submitted to the office of the Secretary of State. This can be done by mail or in person. Should you decide to mail the document, you may do so at the following address:
California Secretary of State
Business Entities Filings Unit
P.O. Box 944260
Sacramento, CA 94244-2260
If you decide to submit the document in person you may do so at the following location:
California Secretary of State
1500 11th Street 3rd Floor
Sacramento, CA 95814
Printing the PDF version of the form and mailing it to the Business Entities Filings Unit is free of cost. However, if you’d like to submit the document in person to the Sacramento office of the California Secretary of State, an additional $15.00 expediting fee must be paid.
After the document is filed, the California Secretary of State will notify the business entity of the resignation. For current and updated processing times, visit the website of the California Secretary of State at this link.
Conclusion
The process for resigning as a registered agent for a California business entity is quite simple, but it’s very important that you complete these steps accurately.
You certainly don’t want to make a mistake that leads to your resignation not being processed correctly, because registered agents are liable for failure to fulfill their responsibilities. We hope this article answered any questions you had about resigning as a registered agent in California!