Formation and Registration Forms Requiring Registered Agent Designation in Delaware
The Delaware Division of Corporations provides all business entity forms on the Forms by Entity Type page. Filing methods include electronic submission through the eCorp Document Filing and Certificate Request Service and mail to Division of Corporations, PO Box 898, Dover, DE 19903 (in-person by appointment only at 401 Federal Street, Suite 4, Dover, DE 19901; fax 302-739-3812). The phone number is (302) 739-3073, and the email is corp@delaware.gov.
LLCs
Every Delaware LLC must designate a registered agent with a physical street address in Delaware on its Certificate of Formation. The registered agent may be an individual Delaware resident or a business entity authorized to transact business in Delaware; however, if the LLC itself is physically located in Delaware, it may act as its own registered agent. Foreign LLCs must also designate a Delaware registered agent on the Certificate of Registration.
| Form | Description | Filing Fee |
| Certificate of Formation of a Limited Liability Company | Domestic LLC formation; requires registered agent name and Delaware street address | $110 |
| Certificate of Registration of Foreign Limited Liability Company | Foreign LLC registration; requires Delaware registered agent designation | $200 |
Corporations
A domestic stock corporation files a Certificate of Incorporation that includes a required registered agent designation with the agent’s name and Delaware street address. Non-stock corporations (both for-profit non-stock and exempt nonprofit) use separate Certificate of Incorporation templates. Foreign corporations file a Qualification Certificate, which similarly requires a Delaware registered agent designation.
| Form | Description | Filing Fee |
| Certificate of Incorporation (Stock Corporation) | Domestic stock corporation formation; requires registered agent name and Delaware street address | $109 minimum (varies based on authorized stock) |
| Certificate of Incorporation (Non-Stock Corporation) | Domestic non-stock corporation formation; requires registered agent designation | $109 |
| Certificate of Incorporation (Exempt Corporation) | Domestic nonprofit exempt corporation formation; requires registered agent designation | $109 |
| Qualification Certificate of a Foreign Corporation | Foreign corporation registration; requires Delaware registered agent designation | $245 |
Nonprofit Corporations
Delaware nonprofit corporations file as exempt corporations under Section 501(b) of Title 8. The Certificate of Incorporation for an Exempt Corporation uses a non-stock template and requires the same registered agent designation as other corporate forms.
| Form | Description | Filing Fee |
| Certificate of Incorporation (Exempt Corporation) | Exempt nonprofit corporation formation; requires registered agent name and Delaware street address | $109 |
Limited Partnerships
A domestic limited partnership files a Certificate of Limited Partnership requiring a Delaware registered agent designation. Foreign limited partnerships file a Certificate of Registration. Both forms require the agent’s name and street address in Delaware.
| Form | Description | Filing Fee |
| Certificate of Limited Partnership | Domestic LP formation; requires registered agent name and Delaware street address | $200 |
| Certificate of Registration of Foreign Limited Partnership | Foreign LP registration; requires Delaware registered agent designation | $200 |
Limited Liability Partnerships
A domestic LLP files a Statement of Qualification, and the fee is calculated per partner at $200 per partner. The statement requires a Delaware registered agent designation. Foreign LLPs file a separate Statement of Qualification that also charges $200 per partner.
| Form | Description | Filing Fee |
| Statement of Qualification (Domestic LLP) | Domestic LLP registration; requires registered agent designation; fee is $200 per partner | $200 per partner |
| Statement of Qualification (Foreign LLP) | Foreign LLP registration; requires registered agent designation; fee is $200 per partner | $200 per partner |
Limited Liability Limited Partnerships
A Delaware LLLP files a Statement of Qualification in addition to its Certificate of Limited Partnership. The LLLP Statement of Qualification requires a registered agent and is charged at $200 per partner.
| Form | Description | Filing Fee |
| Statement of Qualification (Domestic LLLP) (form available on the LLLP Forms page) | Domestic LLLP qualification; requires registered agent designation; filed in addition to LP certificate | $200 per partner |
General Partnerships
A Delaware general partnership may optionally file a Statement of Partnership Existence, which requires designation of a registered agent in Delaware. This filing is voluntary and does not create a new entity.
| Form | Description | Filing Fee |
| Statement of Partnership Existence | Voluntary GP filing; requires registered agent name and Delaware street address | $200 |
Statutory Trusts
Domestic statutory trusts file a Certificate of Trust requiring a registered agent designation. Foreign statutory trusts also file a Certificate of Registration.
| Form | Description | Filing Fee |
| Certificate of Trust | Domestic statutory trust formation; requires registered agent designation | $500 |
| Application for Registration of Foreign Statutory Trust | Foreign statutory trust registration; requires registered agent designation | $500 |
Changing a Delaware Registered Agent or Registered Office (Filed by Entity)
Delaware provides separate entity-filed change-of-agent forms for each entity type. The corporation form is a Certificate of Change of Registered Agent and/or Registered Office. LLCs, LPs, and LLPs each use a Certificate of Amendment Changing Only the Registered Office/Agent specific to that entity type. All forms require the new agent’s name and Delaware street address. Filing methods are the same as described above.
| Form | Description | Filing Fee |
| Certificate of Change of Registered Agent/Office (Corporation) | Changes registered agent and/or office for a domestic corporation | $50 ($5 for exempt corporations) |
| Certificate of Amendment Changing Only the Registered Office/Agent (LLC) | Changes registered agent and/or office for a domestic or foreign LLC | $50 |
| Certificate of Amendment Changing Only the Registered Office/Agent (LP) | Changes registered agent and/or office for a domestic or foreign LP | $50 |
| Certificate of Amendment Changing Only the Registered Office/Agent (LLP) | Changes registered agent and/or office for a domestic or foreign LLP | $50 |
Changing a Delaware Registered Agent’s Own Name or Address (Filed by Agent)
Delaware provides blanket change forms that allow a registered agent to update its own name or address across all entities it represents in a single filing. The corporation blanket change form covers all corporations the agent serves, and a separate blanket change form covers all LLCs. These forms are filed and signed by the registered agent, not by the individual entities. The fee for the corporation blanket change is $169 plus municipality fees per corporation if agents are located in different municipalities; the fee for the LLC blanket change is $240 plus municipality fees per LLC if agents are located in different municipalities.
| Form | Description | Filing Fee |
| Certificate of Blanket Change of Agent Address (Corporations) | Updates the registered office address for all corporations served by the filing agent | $169 (+ municipality fees per corp if in different municipalities) |
| Certificate of Blanket Change of Name/Address (LLCs) | Updates the agent’s name or registered office address for all LLCs served by the filing agent; contains both name-change and address-change forms | $240 (+ municipality fees per LLC if in different municipalities) |
Registered Agent Resignation Forms in Delaware
Delaware offers two types of agent resignation: resignation coupled with appointment of a successor agent, and resignation without appointment of a successor. A resignation with appointment takes effect immediately upon filing. A resignation without appointment costs $2 per entity but requires that the agent give written notice to the entity at least 30 days before filing. Delaware publishes entity-specific forms for both types. Filing methods are the same as described above.
| Form | Description | Filed By | Filing Fee |
| Resignation of Agent with Appointment (Corporation) (form can be obtained from the Delaware Division of Corporations) | Resignation of agent coupled with appointment of a successor agent for a corporation | Registered agent | $119 |
| Resignation of Agent with Appointment (LLC) (form can be obtained from the Delaware Division of Corporations) | Resignation of agent coupled with appointment of a successor agent for an LLC | Registered agent | $240 |
| Resignation of Agent with Appointment (LP) (form can be obtained from the Delaware Division of Corporations) | Resignation of agent coupled with appointment of a successor agent for an LP | Registered agent | $200 |
| Resignation of Agent without Appointment (Corporation) | Resignation without appointing a successor for a corporation; requires 30-day written notice prior to filing | Registered agent | $2 |
| Resignation of Agent without Appointment (LLC) | Resignation without appointing a successor for a domestic LLC; requires 30-day written notice prior to filing | Registered agent | $2 |
| Resignation of Agent without Appointment (Foreign LLC) | Resignation without appointing a successor for a foreign LLC; requires 30-day written notice prior to filing | Registered agent | $2 |
| Resignation of Agent without Appointment (LP) | Resignation without appointing a successor for a domestic LP; requires 30-day written notice prior to filing | Registered agent | $2 |
| Resignation of Agent without Appointment (Foreign LP) | Resignation without appointing a successor for a foreign LP; requires 30-day written notice prior to filing | Registered agent | $2 |
| Resignation of Agent without Appointment (LLP/GP) | Resignation without appointing a successor for an LLP or GP; requires 30-day written notice prior to filing | Registered agent | $2 |
All resignation-without-appointment forms require the agent to certify that written notice of resignation was provided at least 30 days before filing and that the last-known contact information for the entity has been submitted to the Secretary of State.
Reinstatement Forms Requiring Registered Agent Information in Delaware
Delaware uses different terminology depending on the entity type and reason for forfeiture: corporations file a “Revival” (for voided corporations or forfeited corporations); LLCs file a “Revival”; and foreign corporations file a “Reinstatement.” All forms contain a registered agent designation field requiring the agent’s name and Delaware street address. Filing methods are the same as described above.
| Form | Description | Filing Fee |
| Certificate of Revival (Forfeited Corporation) | Revives a domestic corporation forfeited for failure to obtain a registered agent; requires registered agent designation | $189 (plus back taxes) |
| Certificate of Revival (Voided Corporation) | Revives a domestic corporation voided for non-payment of taxes or failure to file annual reports; requires registered agent designation | $189 (plus back taxes) |
| Certificate of Reinstatement (Foreign Corporation) | Reinstates a foreign corporation forfeited for failure to obtain a registered agent; requires registered agent designation | $125 (plus delinquent annual reports) |
| Certificate of Revival (LLC) | Revives a cancelled domestic LLC; requires registered agent designation | $220 (plus back taxes) |
| Certificate of Revival (LP) | Revives a cancelled domestic LP; requires registered agent designation | $200 (plus back taxes) |
FAQ
Where can I find all current Delaware Secretary of State business forms?
All Delaware Division of Corporations forms are available on the Forms by Entity Type page, which organizes downloadable PDF templates by entity type including domestic corporations, exempt corporations, foreign corporations, LLCs, LPs, LLPs, LLLPs, general partnerships, and statutory trusts. Forms may also be browsed by document type on the Forms by Document Type page.
The complete fee schedule is available as a PDF download and includes filing fees for all entity types and expedited service rates. Online services are accessible through the eCorp portal, which handles document submission, tax payments, and annual report filings.
Is the registered agent consent form required to be filed with the Delaware Secretary of State?
Delaware does not use a standalone registered agent consent form. Instead, the agent’s consent is demonstrated through the filing itself — the entity lists the agent’s name and address on the formation or change-of-agent document, and the agent’s acceptance is presumed when the agent allows the filing to proceed.
Delaware law does require that every entity maintain a registered agent in the state. If an entity names an agent without the agent’s knowledge or consent, the agent may file a resignation with the Division of Corporations. Unlike some states, Delaware formation forms do not include an agent signature line for acceptance of appointment.
What form is used to change a registered agent in Delaware?
The form depends on the entity type. Corporations use the Certificate of Change of Registered Agent/Office with a filing fee of $50 ($5 for exempt corporations). LLCs use the Certificate of Amendment Changing Only the Registered Office/Agent (LLC) at $50. LPs and LLPs each have their own version of the Certificate of Amendment Changing Only the Registered Office/Agent, also at $50 each.
All change-of-agent forms may be submitted through the eCorp Document Filing and Certificate Request Service or by mail to Division of Corporations, PO Box 898, Dover, DE 19903. The phone number is (302) 739-3073, and the email is corp@delaware.gov.
What is the difference between the entity-filed change form and the agent-filed change form in Delaware?
The entity-filed change form (Certificate of Change of Agent or Certificate of Amendment Changing Only the Agent) is signed by an authorized officer, partner, or person of the entity and replaces the current agent with a new one. Each entity must file its own separate document.
The agent-filed blanket change form (Certificate of Blanket Change of Name or Address) is signed by the registered agent and updates the agent’s own name or address across all entities the agent represents in a single filing. The corporation blanket change costs $169 plus municipality fees per corporation if agents are in different municipalities, and the LLC blanket change costs $240 plus municipality fees per LLC if agents are in different municipalities. The blanket form cannot be used to appoint a different agent — it only updates the filing agent’s own information.
Is there a fee to form a nonprofit corporation in Delaware?
The filing fee for a domestic exempt (nonprofit) corporation Certificate of Incorporation is $109. By comparison, a domestic stock corporation pays a minimum of $109, but the fee increases on a sliding scale based on the number of authorized shares. A domestic non-stock corporation that is not exempt also pays $109.
The full fee schedule is available from the Division of Corporations fee page. Expedited 24-hour service adds $50 to any filing, and same-day service adds $100. Priority 2-hour service costs $500 and 1-hour service costs $1,000 per document.
What forms are used to register an out-of-state LLC in Delaware?
A foreign LLC registers in Delaware by filing a Certificate of Registration of Foreign Limited Liability Company with a filing fee of $200. The form requires designation of a Delaware registered agent with a physical street address. A Certificate of Existence dated within six months prior to filing must accompany the registration.
Annual taxes of $300 are due by June 1 following the close of the calendar year in which registration is filed. Delaware does not distinguish between standard foreign LLCs and foreign professional LLCs or foreign series LLCs on the registration form.
What forms are used to form or register a partnership in Delaware?
Delaware offers several partnership structures. A domestic limited partnership files a Certificate of Limited Partnership ($200), which creates a new entity and requires a Delaware registered agent designation. A foreign LP files a Certificate of Registration of Foreign Limited Partnership ($200) with the same agent requirement.
A domestic LLP files a Statement of Qualification, which registers limited liability status for an existing partnership rather than creating a new entity. The filing fee is $200 per partner with no stated cap. A foreign LLP files its own Statement of Qualification at the same per-partner rate.
A domestic LLLP files a Statement of Qualification in addition to its Certificate of Limited Partnership, paying $200 per partner for the qualification and $200 for the LP certificate. A general partnership may optionally file a Statement of Partnership Existence ($200), which requires a registered agent but does not create a new entity.
Can I file Delaware SOS forms online?
Delaware does not offer direct online form-filling of business entity documents. Instead, the Division of Corporations provides the eCorp Document Filing and Certificate Request Service, which allows electronic submission of completed forms and payment by credit card (Visa, MasterCard, American Express, Discover) or ACH. This service is available Monday through Thursday from 7:45 a.m. to 11:59 p.m. and Friday from 7:45 a.m. to 10:30 p.m. (Eastern).
Users may create a free My eCorp account to have submitter information pre-populated on future filings. Annual franchise tax reports for corporations must be filed electronically at corp.delaware.gov. LP, LLC, and GP annual taxes can be paid online through the same portal. Expedited processing is available: 24-hour service adds $50 per filing, same-day service adds $100, Priority 2-hour service costs $500, and Priority 1-hour service costs $1,000 per document.