CONNECTICUT STATEMENT OF CHANGE OF REGISTERED AGENT AND/OR REGISTERED OFFICE

Filing with the Connecticut Secretary of the State, Commercial Recording Division

TABLE OF CONTENTS

1. Filing Cover Sheet
2. Entity Information
3. Current Registered Agent and Office
4. New Registered Agent and/or Office
5. Agent Qualification Certification
6. Authorization and Representations
7. Consent of New Registered Agent
8. Authorizing Resolution (Optional)
9. Execution Block
10. Filing Instructions and Practice Notes
11. Sources and References

1. FILING COVER SHEET

2. ENTITY INFORMATION

2.1 Exact Legal Name of Entity:
[________________________________]

2.2 Entity Type (select one):

☐ Domestic Business Corporation (C.G.S. Chapter 601)
☐ Foreign Business Corporation (C.G.S. Chapter 601)
☐ Domestic Nonstock (Nonprofit) Corporation (C.G.S. Chapter 602)
☐ Foreign Nonstock (Nonprofit) Corporation (C.G.S. Chapter 602)
☐ Domestic Limited Liability Company (C.G.S. Chapter 613a)
☐ Foreign Limited Liability Company (C.G.S. Chapter 613a)
☐ Domestic Limited Partnership (C.G.S. Chapter 614)
☐ Foreign Limited Partnership (C.G.S. Chapter 614)
☐ Domestic Limited Liability Partnership
☐ Foreign Limited Liability Partnership
☐ Statutory Trust (C.G.S. Chapter 615a)
☐ Other: [________________________________]

2.3 Connecticut Secretary of the State (SOTS) Business ID Number: [________________________________]

2.4 State or Country of Formation (if foreign entity): [________________________________]

2.5 Date of Formation or Registration in Connecticut: [__/__/____]

3. CURRENT REGISTERED AGENT AND OFFICE

3.1 Current Registered Agent Name:
[________________________________]

3.2 Current Registered Office Address:
[________________________________]
[________________________________]
City/Town: [________________________________] State: CT ZIP: [____]

4. NEW REGISTERED AGENT AND/OR OFFICE

4.1 Nature of Change (select all that apply):

☐ Change of Registered Agent only
☐ Change of Registered Office address only
☐ Change of both Registered Agent and Registered Office
☐ Initial designation of Registered Agent

4.2 Name of New Registered Agent:
[________________________________]

4.3 New Registered Office Address (physical street address in Connecticut; no P.O. Box):
[________________________________]
[________________________________]
City/Town: [________________________________] State: CT ZIP: [____]

4.4 Mailing Address (if different from registered office):
[________________________________]
City/Town: [________________________________] State: [____] ZIP: [____]

4.5 Effective Date (select one):

☐ Upon filing with the Connecticut Secretary of the State
☐ Delayed effective date (not to exceed 90 days after filing): [__/__/____]

5. AGENT QUALIFICATION CERTIFICATION

The new registered agent certifies the following qualifications under Connecticut law (select one):

☐ Individual Agent – The agent is an individual who is a resident of the State of Connecticut, at least eighteen (18) years of age, and whose business office is identical to the registered office address stated in Section 4.3.

☐ Business Entity Agent – The agent is an entity organized under Connecticut law or authorized to transact business in Connecticut, whose business office is identical to the registered office address stated in Section 4.3.

6. AUTHORIZATION AND REPRESENTATIONS

6.1 Entity Representations

The entity represents and warrants that:

(a) The entity is duly organized, validly existing, and in good standing under the laws of its jurisdiction of formation and, if a foreign entity, is authorized to transact business in Connecticut.

(b) This Statement of Change has been duly authorized by all necessary action under the entity's governing documents and applicable Connecticut law.

(c) The undersigned individual executing this Statement is duly authorized to do so on behalf of the entity.

(d) All information set forth in this Statement is true, correct, and complete as of the date of execution.

6.2 Agent Representations

By executing the consent in Section 7, the new registered agent represents and warrants that:

(a) If an individual, the agent is a resident of Connecticut and at least eighteen (18) years of age.

(b) If an entity, the agent is organized under Connecticut law or authorized to transact business in Connecticut and is in good standing with the Secretary of the State.

(c) The registered office stated in Section 4.3 is a physical location in Connecticut where the agent is available during normal business hours to accept service of process.

(d) The agent will forward to the entity all process, notices, and demands served upon the agent in the agent's capacity as registered agent.

7. CONSENT OF NEW REGISTERED AGENT

I, the undersigned, hereby consent to serve as registered agent in the State of Connecticut for:

Entity Name: [________________________________]
SOTS Business ID #: [________________________________]

I acknowledge and accept the duties imposed by Connecticut law, including the obligation to:

(a) Maintain a business office at the registered office address that is open during normal business hours;

(b) Accept service of process, notices, and demands on behalf of the entity;

(c) Forward to the entity at its address of record all process, notices, and demands received; and

(d) Comply with all duties and obligations imposed on a registered agent under the Connecticut General Statutes, including C.G.S. § 33-661 (corporations), C.G.S. § 34-243n (LLCs), or other applicable provisions.

I affirm that the information provided in Section 4.3 of this Statement is true and correct.

Signature of New Registered Agent:

___________________________________
Printed Name: [________________________________]
Capacity: [☐ Individual / ☐ Authorized Representative of [________________________________]]
Date: [__/__/____]

8. AUTHORIZING RESOLUTION (OPTIONAL)

Use this section if the entity's governing documents require formal authorization for registered agent changes.

RESOLUTION OF [☐ BOARD OF DIRECTORS / ☐ MEMBERS / ☐ PARTNERS]

Entity: [________________________________]
Date Adopted: [__/__/____]

WHEREAS, Connecticut law requires a business entity to continuously maintain a registered agent and registered office in the State of Connecticut; and

WHEREAS, the [Board of Directors / Members / Partners] of the entity has determined that it is advisable and in the best interests of the entity to change its registered agent and/or registered office;

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that:

1. [________________________________] is hereby appointed as the entity's registered agent in Connecticut, with a registered office at [________________________________];

2. The prior registered agent, [________________________________], is hereby released from further service effective upon the filing of the Statement of Change;

3. [________________________________] is authorized and directed to execute and file the Statement of Change with the Connecticut Secretary of the State, pay all applicable filing fees, and take all actions necessary to effectuate this resolution; and

4. All prior actions taken in connection with this change are hereby ratified and approved.

Certified by:

___________________________________
Name: [________________________________]
Title: [________________________________]
Date: [__/__/____]

9. EXECUTION BLOCK

Entity Signature

IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the undersigned executes this Statement of Change on behalf of the entity.

Signing Authority: For corporations, an officer authorized by the board of directors must sign. For LLCs, a manager (manager-managed) or authorized member (member-managed) must sign. For limited partnerships, a general partner must sign. Verify signing authority under the entity's governing documents.

10. FILING INSTRUCTIONS AND PRACTICE NOTES

Filing Methods and Fees

Note: Connecticut does not require use of an official state form. This template may be filed as drafted, provided it contains all required information.

Filing Methods

Processing Times

Pre-Filing Checklist

☐ Verify entity is in good standing on the Connecticut SOTS business database
☐ Confirm new agent meets Connecticut statutory qualifications
☐ Ensure registered office is a physical Connecticut street address (no P.O. Box)
☐ Obtain written consent from new registered agent
☐ Verify signing authority under entity's governing documents
☐ Prepare filing fee payment (check, money order, or credit card for online/fax)
☐ Obtain authorizing resolution if required by governing documents

Post-Filing Checklist

☐ Obtain and retain the filing receipt or acknowledgment from SOTS
☐ File copy in entity minute book or company records
☐ Provide copy to new registered agent
☐ Notify former registered agent of change
☐ Update entity records, letterhead, and website
☐ Update registered agent information in other jurisdictions of qualification
☐ Update annual report information for next filing cycle
☐ Update bank accounts, insurance policies, and licenses as needed

Important Practice Notes

1. Continuous Maintenance: Connecticut law requires every business entity to continuously maintain a registered agent and registered office. Failure to maintain may result in administrative dissolution or revocation of authority.

2. Good Standing Requirement: Entities that are not in good standing may encounter filing rejections. Resolve any delinquencies (annual reports, taxes) before filing.

3. Agent Must Have Physical Office: The registered agent must have an actual physical office at the registered office address. The office must be accessible during normal business hours.

4. Domestic vs. Foreign Forms: Connecticut uses separate forms/procedures for domestic entities (formed in Connecticut) and foreign entities (formed elsewhere, registered in Connecticut). Ensure the correct filing type is selected.

5. CONCORD System: The Connecticut CONCORD online filing system is the fastest and most reliable filing method. Create a user account at https://business.ct.gov.

6. Annual Report Coordination: Update registered agent information in the entity's next annual report or biennial report to avoid inconsistencies.

11. SOURCES AND REFERENCES

• C.G.S. § 33-661 – Change of Registered Office or Registered Agent (Business Corporations): https://law.justia.com/codes/connecticut/title-33/chapter-601/section-33-661/
• C.G.S. § 33-1051 – Change of Registered Office or Registered Agent (Nonstock Corporations): https://law.justia.com/codes/connecticut/title-33/chapter-602/section-33-1051/
• C.G.S. § 34-243n – Registered Agent (LLCs): https://law.justia.com/codes/connecticut/title-34/chapter-613a/section-34-243n/
• C.G.S. § 34-243o – Change of Registered Agent or Address (LLCs)
• Connecticut Secretary of the State – Business Services: https://business.ct.gov
• SOTS Change of Agent Forms: https://portal.ct.gov/sots/business-services

This template is provided for informational and educational purposes only. It does not constitute legal advice. All statutory citations should be verified against current Connecticut General Statutes before filing. The Connecticut Secretary of the State may update forms, fees, and procedures at any time. Consult a licensed Connecticut attorney for legal advice specific to your situation.