How to resign as the registered agent in Rhode Island:

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Rhode Island Secretary of State registered agent resignation form and filing instructions

How to resign as registered agent in Rhode Island:

There is no form to file to resign as Rhode Island registered agent. You just have to submit a signed letter to the Rhode Island Secretary of State (SOS) stating that you are resigning. You can submit the resignation by mail or in person. The Rhode Island SOS will immediately notify the business entity of the resignation.

Do you have to notify the Rhode Island entity you’re serving as registered agent for before you resign or after?

You do not have to notify the corporation or LLC before you resign as registered agent. You just submit the resignation to the Secretary of State and then they will notify the business entity of the resignation.

Is there a fee to resign as the Rhode Island registered agent for a corporation, LLC, or other business entity

There is no fee to resign as a registered agent in Rhode Island.

How long will it take the state to process the Rhode Island resignation of registered agent filing?

Documents filed by mail are processed in 7-10 business days.
Documents submitted in person before 4 pm are processed the same day.
You can view or print filed documents online (see link below).

How long do you still have to serve as the registered agent after the filing? How long will you have to legally accept service of process after you’ve resigned as agent?

You have to accept service of process for 30 days after the date that your submit the resignation to Rhode Island SOS.

What Rhode Island agency do you have to resign with?

Corporations Division
Office of the Secretary of State
148 W. River Street
Providence, Rhode Island 02904-2615
Phone: (401) 222-3040
Monday-Friday, 8:30 AM - 4:30 PM

Rhode Island Secretary of State - Forms:

Northwest Registered Agent, LLC.
Agent#  000489499
Providence, RI 02906
Providence County
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