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What Connecticut charges for a registered agent change (2026)
Connecticut charges $50 to file a change of registered agent. With Mainstay Filing, our best overall pick at $149 a year, switching costs $199 in year 1 and $149 after.
- Connecticut rules checked October 20, 2026
- Provider fees read October 2026
Every fee, in order
| Fee | Amount | Who charges it |
|---|---|---|
| Change-of-agent filing | $50 | Connecticut Secretary of State |
| Yearly agent service, year 1 | $149 | Mainstay Filing |
| Yearly agent service, renewal | $149 | Mainstay Filing |
| Setup fee | None | Mainstay Filing |
Mainstay Filing
$149 / year, same at renewal
- Registered agent, all year
- Mail and legal-document scanning and forwarding
- Compliance reminders
Checked October 20, 2026.
6 other providers priced in Connecticut
Standard Filings, ResidentAgents.com, Northwest Registered Agent, ZenBusiness, Bizee and LegalZoom. Their yearly fees range from $99 to $249 in year 1, before the state’s fee.
Connecticut agent rules
- Requirement
- Required. A Connecticut resident, or a business entity formed in Connecticut or registered there. The agent signs to accept the appointment.
- Address
- The address has to be a Connecticut street address that is not a P.O. box, plus a Connecticut mailing address, which can be a P.O. box.
- Statute
- Conn. Gen. Stat. § 34-243n
Questions
What does Connecticut charge to change registered agents?
$50, filed with the Connecticut Secretary of State (Conn. Gen. Stat. § 34-243n). That is rank 4 of 50, highest first.
What is the total cost to switch to Mainstay Filing in Connecticut?
$199 in year 1: the state’s $50 fee plus $149 for the first year of service, with the same $149 at renewal.
Can I be my own registered agent in Connecticut?
A Connecticut resident, or a business entity formed in Connecticut or registered there. The agent signs to accept the appointment. The address has to be a Connecticut street address that is not a P.O. box, plus a Connecticut mailing address, which can be a P.O. box.
Sources
- Connecticut registered agent statute (Conn. Gen. Stat. § 34-243n): www.cga.ct.gov/current/pub/chap_613a.htm, checked October 20, 2026
- Connecticut Secretary of State: portal.ct.gov/sots, checked October 20, 2026
- Provider registered agent pages, checked October 20, 2026