How To Resign As A Registered Agent In Utah
To resign as a registered agent in Utah, you must submit the original and two copies of a Statement of Resignation of Registered Agent to the Utah Department of Commerce, Division of Corporations and Commercial Code by mail, fax or in-person. Then, promptly provide written notice of the date the resignation was filed with the state to the company you had been representing.
There is no fee to resign as a Utah registered agent. Standard filing time for a Utah registered agent’s resignation is 3-10 business days, but service can be expedited to 1-2 days for an additional $75.
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$100 + State FeesThe Steps To Resign As A Utah Registered Agent:
- To resign, the Utah registered agent must deliver the original and two copies of a Statement of Resignation of Registered Agent to the Utah Department of Commerce, Division of Corporations and Commercial Code by mail, fax or in-person.
- Then, promptly provide written notice of the date the resignation was filed with the state to the company you had been representing.
- The Utah Division of Corporations and Commercial Code will mail one copy of the agent’s resignation to the company’s registered office and another copy to the principal office.
The Utah registered agent’s resignation is effective upon filing with the Utah Division of Corporations and Commercial Code unless a later effective date is provided on the statement.
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Items To Include On The Utah Resignation Of Registered Agent
The following must be listed on the Utah registered agent’s statement of resignation:
- Name of entity
- Entity number
- Entity address and name of person to which the notice of resignation will be sent
- Option to indicate a later effective date for the resignation
- Name of registered agent
- A statement that the registered agent resigns
- Date
- Signature of registered agent
Utah Registered Agent Resignation FAQ
Must The Registered Agent Notify The Company Before Filing Resignation With Utah?
No. After filing their resignation with the Division of Corporations and Commercial Code, the Utah registered agent must promptly send written notice of the date on which the statement was filed with the state to the company that they had been representing.
Is There A Fee To Resign As A Registered Agent In Utah?
No. There is no fee to resign as a Utah registered agent. However, filings submitted by fax incur fees of $5 for the first page and $1 for every page after that. Make sure to include the Fax Cover Letter if submitting your resignation via fax.
Can A Utah Registered Agent File Their Resignation Online?
No. While many business filings can be completed online, the resignation of a Utah registered agent is not currently available for online submission.
How Long Does It Take The State To Process A Utah Resignation Of Registered Agent?
Standard processing time for the resignation of a Utah registered agent is 3-10 business days. Service can be expedited to 1-2 days for an additional $75. Payment may be made via cash (in-person only), check, money order or credit card (VISA, MasterCard, American Express). Only credit cards are accepted via fax. Make checks payable to “State of Utah”.
When Does A Registered Agent’s Resignation Become Effective In Utah?
The Utah registered agent’s resignation is effective upon filing with the Utah Division of Corporations and Commercial Code unless a later effective date is provided on the statement.
What If The Utah Registered Agent Resigns While The Company Is Still Active?
Corporations and LLCs are required by Utah state law to maintain a registered agent during the life of the company. If a Utah company is without a registered agent for thirty days or more, the company can be administratively dissolved. To change registered agents, file a Corporation Registration Information Change Form with the Utah Division of Corporations and Commercial Code and include $15 for processing.
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Which Utah Agency Does The Registered Agent Send Their Resignation To?
Submit the Utah registered agent’s statement of resignation by mail, fax or in-person to:
Mail:
Utah Department of Commerce
Division of Corporations and Commercial Code
PO Box 146705
Salt Lake City, UT 84144-6705
Overnight mail:
Utah Department of Commerce
Division of Corporations and Commercial Code
160 E. 300 S., Second Floor (or 160 E. Broadway)
Salt Lake City, UT 84111
In-person:
Utah Department of Commerce
Division of Corporations and Commercial Code
Heber M. Wells Building
160 E 300 S., First Floor
Salt Lake City, UT 84111
Fax number:
801-530-6438
If submitting the statement of resignation via fax, make sure to include the Fax Cover Letter.
For inquiries call:
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