Are you currently serving as a New Hampshire registered agent, but no longer wish to fulfill this position?
The state of New Hampshire has a simple process for resigning as a registered agent, but you should be aware of the relevant rules and regulations before you attempt to do so. In this guide, we’ll tell you everything you need to know to resign as a registered agent in New Hampshire.
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How to Resign as a Registered Agent in New Hampshire
If you no longer wish to serve as a registered agent for a New Hampshire corporation, limited liability company (LLC), limited partnership, limited liability partnership, or business trust, there’s one simple document you’ll need to fill out.
There is no official resignation form for registered agents in New Hampshire; registered agents wishing to end their appointment must do so by drafting and submitting a Statement of Resignation of Registered Agent. In order to be processed successfully, the document should include the following information:
- The name of the business entity
- The resigning agent’s name
- The address of the resigning agent
- A brief statement declaring the resignation
- The date
- The signature of the resigning registered agent
After the Statement of Resignation has been drafted, two copies of the document must be delivered either in-person or by mail to the New Hampshire Department of State at one of the two following addresses:
Mailing Address
Corporation Division
New Hampshire Department of State
107 N Main St, Rm 204
Concord, New Hampshire 03301
Physical Location (for in-person deliveries)
Corporation Division
New Hampshire Department of State
State House Annex
3rd Floor, Rm 317, 25 Capitol St
Conconcrd, New Hampshire
There is no processing fee for to submit a Statement of Resignation of Registered Agent in New Hampshire. When mailed, the document generally takes between 1-3 weeks to process; documents delivered in-person can often be processed immediately.
In New Hampshire, the resigning registered agent is not required to notify the business entity of the resignation. Instead, the New Hampshire Department of State will forward one copy of the Statement of Resignation to the company at its principal address.
Conclusion
The process for resigning as a registered agent for a New Hampshire business entity is quite simple, but it’s very important that you complete these steps accurately.
You certainly don’t want to make a mistake that leads to your resignation not being processed correctly, because registered agents are liable for failure to fulfill their responsibilities. We hope this article answered any questions you had about resigning as a registered agent in New Hampshire!