Registered Agent by State

What changed · Colorado · From 2025-07-01 · sources and dates shown

Colorado now checks that an individual registered agent lives in the state

Since 1 July 2025 an individual named as registered agent for a Colorado company must hold a current Colorado driver's license or ID card, or verify Colorado residency through the Secretary of State's passcode process. An entity agent must be in good standing, and a PO box is no longer accepted as the agent's address. Checked 2026-09-29.

What changed

  • An individual registered agent must hold a current Colorado driver's license or ID card, or verify Colorado residency through the Secretary of State's passcode process.
  • An entity acting as registered agent must be in good standing on the Colorado business registry.
  • A US or commercial post office box cannot be the registered agent's address.

From when

1 July 2025. House Bill 24-1137 was signed on 3 June 2024 and took effect on 7 August 2024; the agent rules apply from 1 July 2025.

Who it hits

Anyone naming themselves, a family member or an employee as agent for a Colorado LLC or corporation. Residents without a Colorado licence or ID use the passcode route. A service with a Colorado office is unaffected as long as it is in good standing.

What to do

When you file a Statement of Change ($10, online only), have the agent's Colorado ID number ready, or request a passcode first. If your agent's address is a PO box, change it before your next filing.

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The official wording

On and after July 1, 2025, a registered agent who is an individual and not a business entity is required to hold a valid Colorado driver's license, state identification, or otherwise verify the individual's residency status

HB 24-1137, bill summary, Colorado General Assembly. leg.colorado.gov/bills/hb24-1137, read 2026-09-29

Due to recent changes in Colorado law in 2024 individuals serving as registered agents are required to hold a valid, current Colorado driver's license or identification card.

Colorado Secretary of State, registered agent FAQ. coloradosos.gov/pubs/business/FAQs/regAgent.html, read 2026-09-13

Passcodes are available for individuals without a Colorado driver's license or Colorado ID card.

Colorado Secretary of State, registered agent changes page. coloradosos.gov/pubs/business/RAchanges.html, read 2026-09-29

The Colorado page carries every fee, form and deadline with its source: Registered agent in Colorado.

Sources and dates
  1. https://leg.colorado.gov/bills/hb24-1137, read 2026-09-29
  2. https://www.coloradosos.gov/pubs/business/FAQs/regAgent.html, read 2026-09-13
  3. https://www.coloradosos.gov/pubs/business/RAchanges.html, read 2026-09-29

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