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Current as of January 01, 2025 | Updated by Findlaw Staff
(1) In order to change its registered agent or registered office address, a corporation may deliver to the department for filing a statement of change containing the following:
(a) The name of the corporation.
(b) The name of its current registered agent.
(c) If the current registered agent is to be changed, the name of the new registered agent.
(d) The street address of its current registered office for its current registered agent.
(e) If the street address of the current registered office is to be changed, the new street address of the registered office in this state.
(2) If the registered agent is changed, the written acceptance of the successor registered agent described in s. 607.0501(3) must also be included in or attached to the statement of change.
(3) A statement of change is effective when filed by the department.
(4) The changes described in this section may also be made on the corporation's annual report, in an application for reinstatement filed with the department under s. 607.1622, or in an amendment to or restatement of a company's articles of incorporation in accordance with s. 607.1006 or s. 607.1007.
Cite this article: FindLaw.com - Florida Statutes Title XXXVI. Business Organizations § 607.0502. Change of registered office or registered agent - last updated January 01, 2025 | https://codes.findlaw.com/fl/title-xxxvi-business-organizations/fl-st-sect-607-0502/
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