If your office moved, you switched providers, or your in-house agent is no longer available during business hours, you need a clean registered agent update on Texas SOS records—not just an internal address change.
When you must file a change
File an update when:
- Your agent resigned or will stop serving
- You moved to a new Texas street address used for service
- You hired a commercial registered agent
- Your entity merged or reorganized and agent details changed
High-level filing workflow
- Select the new agent (individual resident or authorized entity).
- Obtain consent where required by the filing form for your entity type.
- Prepare the correct SOS form for LLC, corporation, or other entity type.
- Submit online or by mail with the current state fee.
- Confirm acceptance in SOS direct/account status tools.
Common mistakes
- Updating only internal records but not SOS
- Listing a mailbox that does not meet agent requirements
- Leaving a resigned agent on file while onboarding a new one
- Forgetting to align franchise tax mailing contacts after the change
Cost and timing
Filing fees are modest compared to the cost of missed service of process. Online filings often process faster; keep your confirmation for lenders and insurers.