Wyoming Registered Agent

A Wyoming registered agent is a person or entity designated to accept legal mail for a business. The registered agent must accept service of process in person at the registered office address provided to the Wyoming Secretary of State. After receiving documents, they forward them to the relevant business.

Why Are Wyoming Registered Agents Important?

Wyoming registered agents serve as the legal point of contact for the businesses they serve. If a lawsuit is filed against a Wyoming business, the registered agent receives the related paperwork. From there, it’s the agent’s duty to pass it along to the business in question.

Another duty of Wyoming registered agents is maintaining name and contact information for the entities they serve (unless that information has been provided to the state). So the importance of Wyoming agents includes collecting/forwarding important documents and keeping track of pertinent information.

Does Wyoming Require a Registered Agent?

Wyoming requires all businesses registered in the state to appoint and maintain a registered agent. The agent must have a physical location, known as a registered office, where they’re available to accept legal mail. Businesses without a WY registered agent and office may be dissolved by the state.

In addition, Wyoming has specific rules about information registered agents need to keep at the registered office:

• Domestic Wyoming entities: Names and addresses of officers, directors, LLC managers, managing partners, trustees, or similar.
• All entities: Name, physical address, and phone number of the person authorized to communicate with the registered agent.

Note: If the agent and entity agree, the above information can be filed with the Secretary of State to become part of the public record.

Who Can Be a Registered Agent in Wyoming?

A registered agent in Wyoming can be either:

• An adult who lives in Wyoming and has a physical address in the state.
• An entity in good standing that’s authorized to conduct business in Wyoming.

Most entity agents are commercial registered agents. This means they serve as agent for more than 10 businesses, and/or for another commercial agent. To operate as a commercial registered agent, submit the Commercial Registered Agent Registration form to the WY Secretary of State, along with $50. Your registration needs to be renewed each year. File between October 1 and November 30 and pay $50. File by December 31 and pay $100.

Can I use myself as a registered agent?

Yes. To serve as your business’s registered agent in Wyoming, you must be minimum 18 years of age and live in the state. Note that you’ll need to include your name and address on your business’s formation documents. When you hire a registered agent like us, our name and contact goes there instead.

How much does a registered agent cost in Wyoming?

In Wyoming, a registered agent service typically costs between $50 and $300 dollars a year. Our premium registered agent service costs $200/year.

How Do I Find a Registered Agent in Wyoming?

There are a couple ways to find a Wyoming registered agent, depending on whether you want individual or entity representation.

To use an individual agent, you likely don’t need to look beyond yourself or your business partners. (As long as you/they reside at a physical address in the state.) Remember, the registered agent is responsible for collecting important, sensitive documents. It’s not a job you want to assign to just anyone.

If you’d rather go with an entity agent, you likely need a commercial registered agent. (Commercial agents represent more than 10 businesses.) Your attorney or accountant may be able to serve as your registered agent, as well. When selecting an entity agent, consider their service offerings. While accepting legal mail is a requirement of a Wyoming registered agent, a good registered agent offers more.

Why Should I Hire Registered Agents Inc.?

When you hire Registered Agents Inc. as your Wyoming registered agent, you receive the benefits of a national operation alongside the perks of a local business. That means you get:

• Secure online account
  When you hire us, you instantly get access to your online account. This is where we’ll upload any legal mail we receive for you. It’s also where you can add new services and find state-specific resources.
• Expert assistance
  Our customer support team knows the ins and outs of Wyoming business filings. If you need assistance with state paperwork or have questions about your account, they’re ready to help.
• Same-day document uploads
  Moments after we receive legal mail for you, our Wyoming team scans and uploads it to your secure online account. Your documents are never sent out for processing.
• Instant notifications
  After a new document is added to your account, you’ll receive an email notice. This ensures there’s no lag between your legal mail’s arrival and your knowledge of it.
• Annual report reminders
  Wyoming businesses are responsible for filing an annual report. Deadlines vary by entity. To help keep you compliant with the state, we send out reminders when your report deadline is approaching.
• Local offices nationwide
  At Registered Agents Inc., we have offices in all 50 states. So when your Wyoming business expands to Montana or Colorado and you need a registered agent in those states, we’ve got you covered.

How to Appoint a Registered Agent in Wyoming

To appoint a Wyoming registered agent, you must follow two steps. They are:

1. Assign agent on formation documents
   If you’re forming an LLC, appoint your registered agent in your Articles of Organization. If forming a corporation, do so in your Articles of Incorporation. And if you’re registering an out-of-state business in Wyoming, appoint a registered agent via your Certificate of Authority application.
2. Receive registered agent’s consent to the appointment
   If you file business formation documents by paper, a Consent to Appointment by Registered Agent form must also be included and signed by the agent. If you file your documents online, the filer will certify that they’ve received similar written consent and will keep it on-hand.

How to Change Wyoming Registered Agent

Once you have an agent in place, you can change them by filing an Appointment of New Registered Agent and Office form. The form costs $5 to file and can take up to 15 business days to process. Mail it to:

Wyoming Secretary of State
Herschler Building East
Suite 101
122 W 25th Street
Cheyenne, WY 82002-0020

How much does it cost to change registered agent in Wyoming?

It costs $5 to change your Wyoming registered agent.

Frequently Asked Questions

Do I need to live in Wyoming to register my business?

No. You do not need to be a Wyoming resident to register a business in the state. However, living outside Wyoming means your WY registered agent cannot be you.

How much does it cost to set up an LLC in Wyoming?

It costs $100 to form an LLC in Wyoming. The fee is due alongside your Articles of Organization filing. Submit it online or by mail.

How much does it cost to register a foreign LLC in Wyoming?

Most businesses owe $150 when they submit a Certificate of Authority to register a foreign entity in Wyoming. The exception is for foreign nonprofits, which have a filing fee of $50.

What is a Close LLC in Wyoming?

A Close LLC is a type of limited liability company specific to Wyoming. It comes with the usual limited liability benefits of a standard LLC. However, Wyoming Close LLCs must adhere to restrictions like:

• 35-member maximum
• All members must agree before a member leaves the LLC or transfers ownership
• LLC must be managed by those with the largest percentage of interest

Wyoming Close LLCs are often used by families who anticipate passing down assets or a business. The restrictions connected to this entity type can sometimes be used to lower a tax burden and/or help members retain control of the business.