How To Resign As A Registered Agent In Tennessee
To resign as a registered agent in Tennessee, you must deliver a copy of a Statement of Resignation of Registered Agent by certified mail to the company you had been representing at their principal office. Then, submit the original Statement of Resignation of Registered Agent and $20 for processing to the Tennessee Secretary of State, Division of Business Services by mail or in-person.
Make sure to use the appropriate resignation form depending on entity type (corporation, LLC, LP). Though official turnaround time is not listed on the Tennessee Secretary of State website, business filings are generally processed within 1-2 days of receipt.
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$100 + State FeesThe Steps To Resign As A Tennessee Registered Agent:
- To resign, the Tennessee registered agent must send a copy of a Statement of Resignation of Registered Agent by certified mail to the company they had been representing at its principal office address.
- Then, deliver the original Statement of Resignation of Registered Agent and $20 to the Tennessee Secretary of State, Division of Business Services by mail or in-person.
The Tennessee registered agent’s resignation becomes effective upon filing the statement with the Tennessee Secretary of State, Division of Business Services.
If the entity is not dissolving you’ll also need to change your Tennessee registered agent to appoint your new agent. Need a new agent? Check out our registered agent service.
Items To Include On The Tennessee
Resignation Of Registered Agent
The following items must be on the Tennessee registered agent’s statement:
- Name of company
- A statement that the registered agent resigns
- Indicate whether the registered office is also discontinued
- A statement that a copy of the notice of resignation has been sent by certified mail to the company’s principal office
- Date
- Name and signature of registered agent
Tennessee Registered Agent Resignation FAQ
Must The Registered Agent Notify The Company Before Filing Resignation With Tennessee?
Yes. The Tennessee registered agent must send a copy of their statement of resignation by certified mail to the company’s principal office before filing the statement with the Tennessee Secretary of State and then certify that they have done so on the statement of resignation.
Is There A Fee To Resign As A Registered Agent In Tennessee?
Yes. The filing fee to resign as a Tennessee registered agent is $20. Payment may be made via cash (in-person only), check, cashier’s check or money order. Make checks payable to “Tennessee Secretary of State”.
Can The Tennessee Registered Agent File Their Resignation Online?
No. While a Tennessee company can change their registered agent online, the Tennessee registered agent’s statement of resignation cannot currently be submitted online.
How Long Does It Take The State To Process A Registered Agent Resignation In Tennessee?
Current processing dates for business filings are listed on the Tennessee Secretary of State Business Services website. Though there is no official turnaround time listed on the Secretary of State website, it seems that filings are usually processed within 1-2 days of receipt.
When Does A Registered Agent’s Resignation Become Effective In Tennessee?
The Tennessee registered agent’s resignation becomes effective upon filing the statement with the Tennessee Secretary of State, Division of Business Services.
What If The Tennessee Registered Agent Resigns While The Company Is Still Active?
Corporations and LLCs are required by Tennessee state law to maintain a registered agent during the life of the company. If a Tennessee company is without a registered agent for two or more months, the company’s charter can be administratively revoked. To change registered agents, the company must submit a Change of Registered Agent/Office with $20 for processing to the Tennessee Secretary of State.
What’s The Simplest Way To Resign As A Registered Agent In Tennessee?
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Which Tennessee Agency Does The Registered Agent Send Their Resignation To?
Deliver the registered agent’s statement of resignation and $20 by mail or in-person to:
Tennessee Secretary of State
Division of Business Services
Attn: Business Filings and Information
312 Rosa L. Parks Ave
Snodgrass Tower, 6th Floor
Nashville, TN 37243
For inquiries call:
615-741-2286
Email: tnsos.corpinfo@tn.gov