How to Change Your Registered Agent in Oregon

Changing your registered agent is straightforward and affordable in Oregon. Businesses switch agents for many reasons — better service, improved privacy, lower costs, or changing business circumstances.

Common Reasons for Changing Registered Agents

Privacy protection. If you're currently serving as your own agent, your personal address appears on public records with the Oregon Secretary of State. Anyone can search your business online and access this information. Switching to a professional service keeps your home address private.

Service quality concerns. Missed documents or slow forwarding can create real problems for your business. When your agent doesn't notify you promptly about legal papers or state correspondence, you risk missing critical deadlines.

Cost considerations. Some registered agent services charge $300, $400, or more each year. Others add separate fees for document scanning, portal access, or compliance notifications. You may find better value with a different provider.

Business transitions. Relocating your business, closing an office, or restructuring your operations may make your current agent arrangement less practical.

Availability challenges. If you're serving as your own agent but travel frequently or maintain irregular hours, you might miss important documents that arrive during normal business hours.

Steps to Change Your Registered Agent in Oregon

Choose a new registered agent who meets Oregon requirements. Individuals must be 18 or older with a physical Oregon address. Business entities must be authorized to operate in Oregon. The agent needs a physical street address — Oregon doesn't allow PO boxes, commercial mail services, or virtual offices.

File the change form with the Oregon Secretary of State. The specific form depends on your business entity type. The form generally includes your current business information, existing agent details, and new agent information.

Confirm the change in state records. After filing, verify that the Oregon Secretary of State's business database shows your updated agent information correctly. This typically updates within a few business days.

Oregon doesn't charge a fee for registered agent changes, making it easy and affordable to switch when you find a better fit.

When You Switch to Oregon Registered Agent

We handle the filing process when you enroll. You provide your business information during sign-up, and we coordinate the paperwork with the Oregon Secretary of State.

Since Oregon doesn't charge for agent changes, you only pay our $99 annual service fee. This covers your Salem address for state filings, same-day document scanning and forwarding, online portal access, compliance reminders, and privacy protection.

Portal access is provided within one business day of enrollment. Once the state processes your agent change, documents begin arriving at our address and we scan them immediately for your access.

Why Choose Oregon Registered Agent?

Friendly pricing. $99 per year includes all features. No setup fees, document scanning charges, or hidden costs. Most registered agent services charge between $125 and $436 annually.

Privacy protection. Our address appears on public records instead of yours. Your personal information remains private.

Dependable service. We maintain consistent business hours and never miss documents. You receive same-day scanning and immediate alerts when anything arrives.

Helpful support. No complicated contracts or confusing terms. Just reliable registered agent service with friendly support when you need it.

Making the Process Easy

Changing registered agents might seem complicated if you haven't done it before. The process is actually quite simple, especially when Oregon doesn't charge a filing fee.

We've helped many Oregon businesses transition their registered agent service smoothly. Our team handles the paperwork and coordinates with the Oregon Secretary of State so you don't need to manage multiple steps yourself.

If you have questions about your specific situation, contact us at support@orregisteredagent.org or call . We're available Monday through Friday, 9 AM to 5 PM Pacific Time, and we're always happy to help.

Start Your Service Today

Ready to change your registered agent? Sign up for Oregon Registered Agent service at $99 per year and we'll coordinate everything with the Oregon Secretary of State.

Visit our checkout page to provide your business information and begin the process. We'll handle the filing and establish your portal access within one business day.