Maintain your registered agent and registered office
Every foreign business registered with the RI Department of State is legally required to have both a registered agent and a registered office on file. If your registered agent or registered office has changed, you must notify us using the forms below.
| Business Structure | Change of Registered Agent | Change of Registered Office |
|---|---|---|
| Foreign Limited Liability Company (LLC) | Form 642 | Form 642A |
| Foreign Business Corporation | Form 640 | Form 640A |
| Foreign Limited Partnership (LP) | Form 643 | Form 643A |
| Foreign Limited Liability Partnership (LLP) | Letter from Partnership | Letter from Partnership |
Registered Agent and
Registered Office
A registered agent is an individual or entity that receives official and legal documents on behalf of a business. The agent must be a Rhode Island resident or an entity qualified to do business in this state.
A registered agent must have a Rhode Island street address (Registered Office) and must be available at the given address during normal business hours to accept service of process. P.O. Boxes or shipping/postal company addresses do not meet this standard and are not allowed.