How To Resign As A Registered Agent In Vermont
To resign as a registered agent in Vermont, you must submit the original and two copies of a Statement of Resignation of Registered Agent online, via mail or in-person to the Vermont Secretary of State, Corporations Division. The Secretary of State will mail one copy of the Vermont agent’s resignation to the company’s registered office with a filing receipt and the other copy to the company’s principal office.
There is no fee to resign as a Vermont registered agent. Processing time for the resignation of a registered agent depends on method of filing. Resignations submitted online will generally be processed in 24 hours, and resignations submitted via mail may take 7-10 business days.
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$100 + State FeesThe Steps To Resign As A Vermont Registered Agent:
- To resign, the Vermont registered agent must deliver the original and two copies of a Statement of Resignation of Registered Agent online, via mail or in-person to the Vermont Secretary of State, Corporations Division. If submitting the filing by mail, make sure to include a self-addressed stamped envelope for the returned filing.
- The Secretary of State will mail one copy of the agent’s resignation to the company’s registered office with a filing receipt and the other copy to the principal office.
The Vermont registered agent’s resignation becomes effective on the 31st day after the statement is filed with the Vermont Secretary of State.
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Items To Include On The Vermont Resignation Of Registered Agent
The following must be listed on the Vermont registered agent’s statement of resignation:
- Name and address for the returned filing
- Entity name
- Entity type
- Name of registered agent
- Mailing address of registered agent
- Email address of registered agent
- A statement that the registered agent resigns
- Indicate whether the registered office will also be discontinued
- Street address of registered office
- A statement certifying that notice of the agent’s resignation was sent to the entity
- Date the resignation was sent to the entity
- Name and address of entity representative to whom the notice of resignation was sent
- Date
- Signature of registered agent
Vermont Registered Agent Resignation FAQ
No. The Vermont registered agent need only file the original and two copies of the Statement of Registered Agent Resignation with the Vermont Secretary of State, and the Secretary of State will mail one copy of the resignation to the company’s registered office with a filing receipt and the other copy to the company’s principal office.
No. There is no fee for the resignation of a Vermont registered agent.
Yes. The Vermont registered agent can resign from their appointment online through the Vermont Secretary of State Online Business Service Center.
The online submission of a Vermont registered agent’s resignation takes about 24 hours to post. Mailed-in filings may take 7-10 business days to process.
The Vermont registered agent’s resignation becomes effective on the 31st day after the statement is filed with the Vermont Secretary of State.
Corporations and LLCs are required by Vermont state law to maintain a registered agent during the life of the company. If a Vermont company is without a registered agent for thirty days, the company will lose its Good Standing, resulting in a “Terminated” status, until a new agent is appointed. To change registered agents, file a Change of Registered Agent or Office with the Vermont Secretary of State and include $25 for processing.
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Which Vermont Agency Does The Registered Agent Send Their Resignation To?
Submit the Vermont registered agent’s resignation online, by mail or in-person to:
Vermont Secretary of State Online Business Service Center
Vermont Secretary of State
Corporations Division
128 State St.
Montpelier, VT 05633-1104
For inquires call:
802-828-2386
888-647-4582
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