STATEMENT OF APPOINTMENT OR CHANGE
OF REGISTERED AGENT AND REGISTERED OFFICE
State of Wyoming
[// GUIDANCE: This template is drafted for use by any domestic or foreign corporation, LLC, LP, LLP, statutory trust, or other business entity authorized to do business in Wyoming. It is designed to be filed with the Wyoming Secretary of State pursuant to Wyo. Stat. Ann. § 17-28-101 et seq. Customize all bracketed items, remove guidance comments prior to filing, and confirm that the filing fee and method (online or paper) remain current.]
I. DOCUMENT HEADER
- Business Entity Name: [LEGAL NAME OF ENTITY]
- Business Entity Type: [Corporation / LLC / LP / LLP / Statutory Trust / Other]
- Wyoming Secretary of State (WYSOS) Filing/ID No.: [########]
- Date of Adoption of this Statement: [EFFECTIVE DATE]
- Governing Law: This filing is made pursuant to Wyo. Stat. Ann. § 17-28-101(c) and related provisions of the Wyoming Business Corporation Act, Wyoming Limited Liability Company Act, or other applicable Wyoming entity statute (collectively, “Wyoming Entity Statutes”).
- Purpose: To designate a new Registered Agent and/or change the Registered Office address for the Business Entity named above within the State of Wyoming.
II. DEFINITIONS
For purposes of this Statement, the following terms have the meanings set forth below. Defined terms are capitalized throughout for clarity.
- “Business Entity” means the domestic or foreign entity identified in Section I(1) that is authorized to transact business in Wyoming.
- “Registered Agent” means the individual or business organization appointed pursuant to the Wyoming Entity Statutes to receive service of process and official communications on behalf of the Business Entity.
- “Registered Office” means the physical street address within the State of Wyoming at which the Registered Agent is located, as required by Wyo. Stat. Ann. § 17-28-102(a).
- “Secretary of State” or “WYSOS” means the Wyoming Secretary of State.
III. OPERATIVE PROVISIONS
3.1 Current Registered Agent and Registered Office (If a Change)
a. Current Registered Agent Name: [CURRENT AGENT NAME]
b. Current Registered Office Physical Address (No P.O. Boxes):
[STREET]
[CITY], WY [ZIP]
3.2 Designation of New Registered Agent
a. New Registered Agent Name: [NEW AGENT NAME]
b. Entity Type of New Registered Agent (if organizational): [Corp./LLC/Other]
c. Jurisdiction of Formation (if organizational): [STATE]
3.3 Registered Office of New Registered Agent
Physical Street Address (must be identical to the business office of the Registered Agent and located in Wyoming; no P.O. Boxes):
[STREET ADDRESS]
[CITY], WY [ZIP CODE]
3.4 Mailing Address (Optional)
[// GUIDANCE: The Secretary of State permits a separate mailing address for correspondence. Leave blank or delete if same as physical.]
[MAILING STREET OR P.O. BOX]
[CITY], [STATE] [ZIP CODE]
3.5 Effective Date
This Statement shall become effective on the date and at the time it is filed with the Secretary of State OR on the following delayed effective date/time, which may not be more than ninety (90) days after filing: [DELAYED DATE & TIME, if any].
3.6 Consent of Registered Agent
By signing this Statement in Section X, the person identified in Section 3.2 hereby:
a. Accepts the appointment as Registered Agent for the Business Entity;
b. Confirms that the physical address provided in Section 3.3 is a street address in Wyoming where the Registered Agent regularly maintains an office and is open during normal business hours; and
c. Acknowledges the duty to forward to the Business Entity at its last known address any process, notice, or demand served on the Registered Agent.
IV. REPRESENTATIONS & WARRANTIES
The Business Entity represents and warrants that:
a. It is presently in good standing or valid status in its jurisdiction of formation;
b. The information contained in this Statement is accurate and complete as of the Effective Date; and
c. The execution, delivery, and filing of this Statement have been duly authorized by the governing persons of the Business Entity in accordance with applicable law and its governing documents.
The Registered Agent represents and warrants that it meets all statutory qualifications under Wyo. Stat. Ann. § 17-28-101(b) and that the Registered Office address provided is true, correct, and complete.
V. COVENANTS & RESTRICTIONS
[INTENTIONALLY OMITTED – Not applicable to registered agent filings.]
VI. DEFAULT & REMEDIES
[INTENTIONALLY OMITTED – Not applicable to registered agent filings.]
VII. RISK ALLOCATION
[INTENTIONALLY OMITTED – Indemnification, liability caps, and insurance provisions are outside the scope of a statutory filing.]
VIII. DISPUTE RESOLUTION
8.1 Governing Law. This Statement shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of the State of Wyoming, without regard to its conflict-of-law principles.
8.2 Forum Selection. Any action arising out of or relating to the validity or effect of this filing shall be brought exclusively in the state business court(s) located in the State of Wyoming.
[// GUIDANCE: Arbitration, jury waiver, and injunctive relief provisions are marked “not applicable” in the metadata and are therefore omitted.]
IX. GENERAL PROVISIONS
9.1 Amendment. Any amendment to this Statement must be made by filing a subsequent statement with the Secretary of State in accordance with Wyoming Entity Statutes.
9.2 Severability. If any provision of this Statement is deemed invalid or unenforceable, the remaining provisions shall remain in full force and effect.
9.3 Entire Statement. This document constitutes the entire statement of appointment or change of Registered Agent and Registered Office for the Business Entity and supersedes all prior filings or statements inconsistent herewith.
X. EXECUTION BLOCK
[// GUIDANCE: Wet ink signatures are generally required for paper filings; electronic signatures are permitted when filing online through WYSOS. Confirm current acceptance policy before submitting.]
10.1 Signature of Authorized Business Entity Representative
I certify, under penalty of perjury, that I have read the foregoing Statement and that the information contained herein is true and correct to the best of my knowledge, information, and belief.
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[NAME], [TITLE] Date
Authorized Representative of [ENTITY NAME]
10.2 Acceptance of Appointment by Registered Agent
I, the undersigned, hereby accept the appointment as Registered Agent for the above-named Business Entity and agree to serve in that capacity as required by law.
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[NAME OF REGISTERED AGENT OR AUTHORIZED Date
SIGNATORY, TITLE IF APPLICABLE]
[// GUIDANCE: If the Registered Agent is an entity, an authorized individual must sign on its behalf and include the signatory’s title.]
10.3 Notarization (if required)
[// GUIDANCE: Wyoming currently does not require notarization for registered agent filings, but notarization may be added here if the Business Entity or Registered Agent desires additional authentication.]
OPTIONAL ATTACHMENTS
A. Resolution of Board of Directors/Managers Approving Registered Agent Change (attach if internal records require).
B. Cover Letter to Wyoming Secretary of State (for paper filings).
FILING INSTRUCTIONS [// GUIDANCE ONLY – DELETE PRIOR TO FILING]
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Submit the completed, signed Statement to:
Wyoming Secretary of State
2020 Carey Avenue, Suite 700
Cheyenne, WY 82002-0020 -
Filing Fee: Verify current fee at https://sos.wyo.gov; include check payable to “Wyoming Secretary of State” if filing by mail.
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Processing Time: Standard processing is typically 3-5 business days; expedited service may be available.
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Confirmation: Upon acceptance, WYSOS will issue a filed-stamped copy. Retain for your records.
[// GUIDANCE: ALWAYS perform a final jurisdiction-specific check immediately prior to filing to confirm no statutory amendments, fee changes, or procedural modifications have occurred since the date of this template.]