How To Resign As A Registered Agent In Georgia

That depends. If you resign online, there is no fee. If you mail or hand-deliver your resignation form, the fee is $10.

Yes. The Georgia registered agent can file their resignation online through the Georgia Secretary of State eCorp website. Only credit cards are accepted online.

Standard processing time for the resignation of a Georgia registered agent is 5-7 business days. During peak times, especially December, January, late March, late June and late September, turnaround time may be extended to up to twelve business days.

Business filings can be expedited for additional fees:

Two business days: $120
Same-day (must be received by noon on a business day): $275
One-hour (must be received between 9:00am and 4:00pm): $1,200

The Corporations Division accepts payment via check, certified bank check, money order or, for in-person or online filings only, credit card (VISA, MasterCard, Discover, American Express).

A Georgia registered agent’s resignation takes effect on the 31st day after their statement is filed with the Secretary of State or when the entity files an annual registration designating a new registered agent if filed before the 31st day.

Corporations and LLCs are required by Georgia state law to maintain a registered agent during the life of the company. If a Georgia company is without a registered agent for sixty days or more, the company can be administratively dissolved. To change registered agents, the company must file an annual registration or an amended annual registration if an annual registration has already been filed for the current calendar year. The fee to change a Georgia company’s registered agent depends on the entity type.

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