Formation and Registration Forms Requiring Registered Agent Designation in Arizona
The Arizona Corporation Commission (ACC) handles filings for corporations, LLCs, and related entities. Forms are available on the ACC forms page. Accepted filing methods include the Arizona Business Center (ABC) online filing system, mail to Arizona Corporation Commission, Corporations Division, 1300 W. Washington St., Phoenix, AZ 85007, in-person at the same address, or fax to (602) 542-4100. Phone: (602) 542-3026. Email: answers@azcc.gov.
The Arizona Secretary of State handles filings for limited partnerships, limited liability partnerships, and limited liability limited partnerships. Forms are available on the Secretary of State partnership forms page. Accepted filing methods include mail to Secretary of State, Atten: Limited Partnerships, 1700 W. Washington St., FL. 7, Phoenix, AZ 85007-2808, or in-person at State Capitol Executive Tower, 1700 W. Washington St., 2nd Fl., Ste. 220, Phoenix, AZ 85007 or Arizona State Complex, 400 W. Congress, 1st Fl., Suite 141, Tucson, AZ 85701. Phone: (602) 542-6187. Email: ecservices@azsos.gov.
LLCs
Arizona uses the term “statutory agent” in place of “registered agent” for all entities filed with the ACC. Every domestic and foreign LLC must designate a statutory agent with a physical street address in Arizona, and the Statutory Agent Acceptance form (M002) must accompany each formation or registration filing.
| Form | Description | Filing Fee |
| Articles of Organization (Form L010) | Forms a domestic LLC or professional LLC; includes dedicated statutory agent name and address fields (section 4) and requires Form M002 | $50.00 |
| Foreign Registration Statement (Form L025) | Registers a foreign LLC, professional LLC, or series LLC to transact business in Arizona; includes statutory agent fields (section 8) and requires Form M002 | $150.00 |
Corporations
Domestic for-profit and professional corporations file Articles of Incorporation, while foreign corporations file an Application for Authority. Both forms contain dedicated statutory agent fields and require the Statutory Agent Acceptance form (M002) to be submitted simultaneously. A Certificate of Disclosure must also accompany domestic Articles of Incorporation.
| Form | Description | Filing Fee |
| Articles of Incorporation — For-Profit (Form C010) | Forms a domestic for-profit or professional corporation; includes statutory agent name and address fields (section 8) and requires Form M002 | $60.00 |
| Application for Authority (Form C018) | Authorizes a foreign for-profit, professional, close, or nonprofit corporation to transact business in Arizona; includes statutory agent fields (section 11) and requires Form M002 | $175.00 |
Nonprofit Corporations
Domestic nonprofit corporations file their own Articles of Incorporation form, which has a lower filing fee than the for-profit version. Foreign nonprofit corporations use the same Application for Authority (Form C018) listed above under Corporations.
| Form | Description | Filing Fee |
| Articles of Incorporation — Nonprofit (Form C011) | Forms a domestic nonprofit corporation; includes statutory agent name and address fields (section 6) and requires Form M002 | $40.00 |
Limited Partnerships
Limited partnerships are filed with the Arizona Secretary of State, which uses the term “agent for service of process” rather than “statutory agent.” The Certificate of Limited Partnership includes a dedicated agent field (section 2). Foreign limited partnerships must register before transacting business in the state.
| Form | Description | Filing Fee |
| Certificate of Limited Partnership | Forms a domestic limited partnership; includes agent for service of process name and Arizona address fields (section 2) | $10.00 + $3.00 per page |
| Foreign Limited Partnership Registration | Registers a foreign limited partnership to transact business in Arizona; includes agent for service of process fields (section 2) | $10.00 + $10.00 authority fee + $3.00 per page |
Limited Liability Partnerships
An Arizona limited partnership already on file with the Secretary of State may elect LLP status by filing a Statement of Qualification. If the partnership is not yet on file, a Combined Certificate of Limited Partnership and Statement of Qualification must be filed instead. Foreign LLPs file a Statement of Foreign Qualification. Each of these forms includes a dedicated agent for service of process field.
| Form | Description | Filing Fee |
| Statement of Qualification — LLP (LP on file) | Elects LLP status for a domestic LP already on file; includes agent for service of process fields (section 2) | $3.00 per page |
| Combined Certificate of LP & Statement of Qualification — LLP (LP not on file) | Simultaneously forms a domestic LP and elects LLP status when not on file; includes agent for service of process fields (section 2) | $10.00 + $3.00 per page + $3.00 statement of qualification |
| Statement of Foreign Qualification — Foreign LLP | Registers a foreign LLP to transact business in Arizona; includes agent for service of process fields (section 2) | $3.00 + $10.00 authority fee + $3.00 per page |
Limited Liability Limited Partnerships
An Arizona limited partnership already on file may elect LLLP status by filing the LLLP Statement of Qualification. If not yet on file, the same Combined Certificate form used for LLPs applies, with the LLLP designation selected. Foreign LLLPs also use the Statement of Foreign Qualification. All forms include agent for service of process fields.
| Form | Description | Filing Fee |
| Statement of Qualification — LLLP (LP on file) | Elects LLLP status for a domestic LP already on file; includes agent for service of process fields (section 2) | $3.00 per page |
| Combined Certificate of LP & Statement of Qualification — LLLP (LP not on file) | Simultaneously forms a domestic LP and elects LLLP status when not on file; includes agent for service of process fields (section 2) | $10.00 + $3.00 per page + $3.00 statement of qualification |
| Statement of Foreign Qualification — Foreign LLLP | Registers a foreign LLLP to transact business in Arizona; includes agent for service of process fields (section 2) | $3.00 + $10.00 authority fee + $3.00 per page |
Foreign LLLPs use the same Statement of Foreign Qualification form as foreign LLPs.
Arizona Registered Agent Consent Forms
Arizona requires a statutory agent to sign and file a separate acceptance form with the ACC for every corporation or LLC formation, registration, or agent change filing. The Statutory Agent Acceptance (Form M002) is filed with the ACC alongside the document appointing the agent and is not simply retained internally. The form includes the agent’s name, the entity’s name, and the agent’s signature acknowledging acceptance of the appointment.
| Form | Description | Filed By | Filing Fee |
| Statutory Agent Acceptance (Form M002) | Agent accepts appointment as statutory agent for a corporation or LLC; filed with the ACC alongside the appointing document | Statutory agent | None |
For limited partnerships, LLPs, and LLLPs filed with the Secretary of State, there is no separate agent consent form. The agent for service of process is named directly on the Certificate of Limited Partnership, Statement of Qualification, or Foreign Registration form, and no standalone acceptance document is required.
Changing an Arizona Registered Agent or Registered Office (Filed by Entity)
Arizona provides separate Statement of Change forms for LLCs and corporations. The LLC form (L020) covers changes to the principal address or statutory agent. The corporation form (C016) covers changes to the known place of business, principal office address, or statutory agent. Both forms allow the entity to appoint a new agent, change the existing agent’s address, or update the agent’s name. When a new agent is appointed, Form M002 must accompany the filing.
| Form | Description | Filing Fee |
| LLC Statement of Change of Principal Address or Statutory Agent (Form L020) | Changes an LLC’s statutory agent, statutory agent address, or principal address | $5.00 |
| Corporation Statement of Change of Known Place of Business Address, Principal Office Address, or Statutory Agent (Form C016) | Changes a corporation’s statutory agent, statutory agent address, known place of business, or principal office address | None |
The LLC Articles of Amendment (Form L015) also contains dedicated statutory agent change fields (sections 6 and 7) and may be used as an alternative to the Statement of Change when the agent change accompanies other amendments; however, the filing fee is $25.00.
For partnerships filed with the Secretary of State, changes to the agent for service of process are made by filing an Amendment to Certificate form, available at azsos.gov/media/161, with a fee of $10.00 plus $3.00 per page.
Changing an Arizona Registered Agent’s Own Name or Address (Filed by Agent)
Arizona does not provide a separate form exclusively for agents to change their own name or address. Instead, the existing statutory agent may use the same Statement of Change forms described above (Form L020 for LLCs, Form C016 for corporations) to update their own address or name. When the signing party is the statutory agent rather than an entity officer, the agent must check the appropriate signature box on the form and certify that written notice of the change has been given to the entity.
| Form | Description | Filing Fee |
| LLC Statement of Change (Form L020) | Allows the existing statutory agent of an LLC to change their own name or address; agent must certify written notice was given to the LLC | $5.00 |
| Corporation Statement of Change (Form C016) | Allows the existing statutory agent of a corporation to change their own name or address; agent must certify written notice was given to the corporation | None |
Because Arizona uses a single form for both entity-filed and agent-filed changes, an agent serving multiple entities must file a separate Statement of Change for each entity. There is no multi-entity batch filing option for agent-initiated address changes.
Registered Agent Resignation and Rejection Forms in Arizona
Arizona provides separate statutory agent resignation forms for LLCs and corporations. There is no standalone rejection-of-appointment form; an agent who has not consented to appointment may simply decline to sign the Statutory Agent Acceptance (Form M002), which will prevent the appointing document from being approved.
| Form | Description | Filed By | Filing Fee |
| Statutory Agent Resignation — LLC (Form L032) | Resigns as statutory agent of an LLC; includes the statutory agent’s name, the LLC’s name, and a certification that written notice of the resignation was mailed to the LLC | Statutory agent | $10.00 |
| Statutory Agent Resignation — Corporation (Form C029) | Resigns as statutory agent of a corporation; includes the statutory agent’s name, the corporation’s name, and a certification that written notice of the resignation was mailed to the corporation | Statutory agent | $10.00 |
The resignation becomes effective on the thirty-first day after the ACC receives the form, or upon appointment of a new statutory agent, whichever occurs first. Before filing, the resigning agent must mail written notice of the resignation to the entity at the address stated on the form.
Transfer and Merger Forms Requiring Registered Agent Information in Arizona
Arizona provides merger forms through both the ACC (for corporations and LLCs) and the Secretary of State (for partnerships). Both forms contain dedicated statutory agent or agent for service of process fields for the surviving entity.
| Form | Description | Filing Fee |
| Statement of Merger — ACC (Form M075) | Filed with the ACC for mergers involving corporations or LLCs; section 4 contains the surviving entity’s statutory agent name and address fields | $100.00 (corporations) / $50.00 (LLCs) |
| Statement of Merger — Secretary of State | Filed with the Secretary of State for mergers involving partnerships; section 3 contains the surviving entity’s agent for service of process fields | $10.00 + $3.00 per entity on file + $3.00 per page |
When the surviving entity is a new Arizona corporation or LLC, the ACC Statement of Merger must be accompanied by the applicable Articles of Incorporation or Articles of Organization. When the surviving entity is a new partnership not on file with the Secretary of State, the SOS Statement of Merger must be submitted with the appropriate Certificate of Limited Partnership or Combined Certificate and Statement of Qualification along with its associated filing fees.
FAQ
Where can I find all current Arizona Secretary of State business forms?
Forms for Arizona corporations and LLCs are available from the Arizona Corporation Commission. LLC forms are listed on the ACC LLC Forms page, corporation forms on the ACC Corporation Forms page, and multi-entity forms such as the Statement of Merger and Statement of Conversion on the ACC Miscellaneous Corporations Forms page. Partnership forms (LP, LLP, LLLP) are maintained by the Arizona Secretary of State on the Partnership Forms page. The ACC’s current fee schedules are available for LLCs and corporations as downloadable PDFs. The ACC also offers the Arizona Business Center (ABC) online filing system, which allows users to complete many filings electronically.
Is the registered agent consent form required to be filed with the Arizona Secretary of State?
Arizona requires a Statutory Agent Acceptance (Form M002) to be filed with the Arizona Corporation Commission — not the Secretary of State — for every corporation and LLC formation, foreign registration, agent change, or any other filing that appoints a new statutory agent. Form M002 is a standalone document signed by the agent and submitted alongside the appointing document; it is not simply embedded within the formation or change form. If the M002 is not included with a filing that appoints a new agent, the ACC will reject the entire filing.
For partnerships filed with the Secretary of State, there is no separate agent consent form. The agent for service of process is named on the Certificate of Limited Partnership or Statement of Qualification, and no standalone acceptance document is required by statute.
What form is used to change a registered agent in Arizona?
For LLCs, the LLC Statement of Change of Principal Address or Statutory Agent (Form L020) is used to change the statutory agent, agent address, or principal address, with a filing fee of $5.00. For corporations, the Corporation Statement of Change (Form C016) serves the same purpose at no filing fee. When a new agent is being appointed on either form, the Statutory Agent Acceptance (Form M002) must be submitted simultaneously. Filing methods are the same as described above, and both forms may be filed online through the ABC system. For partnerships, a change of agent is accomplished by filing the Amendment to Certificate form with the Secretary of State at a fee of $10.00 plus $3.00 per page.
What is the difference between the entity-filed change form and the agent-filed change form in Arizona?
Arizona does not have separate entity-filed and agent-filed change forms. Both the entity and the statutory agent use the same Statement of Change form (Form L020 for LLCs, Form C016 for corporations).
The distinction is in who signs the form and what changes are permitted. When an entity officer signs, the form can be used to appoint a new statutory agent, change the agent’s address, or update the entity’s own business address. When the existing statutory agent signs, the agent may change only their own name or address and must certify on the form that written notice of the change was given to the entity.
Because there is no dedicated multi-entity agent change form, an agent serving many entities must file a separate Statement of Change for each one.
Is there a fee to form a nonprofit corporation in Arizona?
The filing fee for Articles of Incorporation — Nonprofit (Form C011) is $40.00 for regular processing. By comparison, the for-profit Articles of Incorporation (Form C010) costs $60.00. Both filings are also available through the ABC online filing system at a higher online fee ($75.00 for nonprofit and $95.00 for for-profit, per the respective fee schedules), which includes the regular filing fee plus a convenience component. Expedited processing is available for an additional $35.00, next-day service for $100.00, and same-day service for $200.00. The current fee schedules are published on the ACC fee and payment information page.
What forms are used to register an out-of-state LLC in Arizona?
A foreign LLC must file a Foreign Registration Statement (Form L025) with the Arizona Corporation Commission at a filing fee of $150.00. The form requires designation of a statutory agent with a physical Arizona street address (section 8), and the Statutory Agent Acceptance (Form M002) must accompany the filing. The foreign LLC must also submit a certified copy of its original formation documents (including any amendments) from its home jurisdiction and a certificate of existence dated within 60 days of the application. Form L025 covers foreign LLCs, foreign professional LLCs, and foreign series LLCs. A foreign LLC that fails to register before transacting business in Arizona is subject to a penalty as provided under A.R.S. § 29-3802 and may not maintain a proceeding in any Arizona court until it registers.
What forms are used to form or register a partnership in Arizona?
Partnerships in Arizona are filed with the Secretary of State, not the Arizona Corporation Commission. To form a domestic limited partnership, the Certificate of Limited Partnership must be filed at a fee of $10.00 plus $3.00 per page; this form creates a new entity and includes a dedicated agent for service of process field.
To elect limited liability partnership status, an existing LP on file submits the Statement of Qualification — LLP at a fee of $3.00 per page, which registers limited liability status rather than creating a new entity; an LP not yet on file instead uses the Combined Certificate of LP & Statement of Qualification at a fee of $10.00 plus $3.00 per page plus a $3.00 statement of qualification fee. The same structure applies for LLLP elections.
A foreign limited partnership registers with the Foreign Limited Partnership Registration form at a fee of $10.00 plus a $10.00 authority to transact business fee plus $3.00 per page. A foreign LLP files the Statement of Foreign Qualification at a fee of $3.00 plus a $10.00 authority fee plus $3.00 per page; the same form is used by foreign LLLPs. Arizona does not require a separate general partnership filing; general partnerships operate without registration. All partnership forms include an agent for service of process field, and the Secretary of State does not require a separate agent acceptance form.
Can I file Arizona SOS forms online?
The Arizona Corporation Commission offers the Arizona Business Center (ABC) online filing system for corporations and LLCs. ABC supports formation filings, foreign registrations, Statements of Change, agent resignations, annual reports, and most other ACC filings. Users must create a free account to access the system.
Online filing fees are generally higher than paper filing fees (for example, $85.00 online versus $50.00 by mail for LLC Articles of Organization) because they include a convenience component. ABC accepts Visa and MasterCard. Expedited processing options are available at additional fees: $35.00 for expedited (three to five business days), $100.00 for next-day service, $200.00 for same-day service, and $400.00 for two-hour service.
The Arizona Secretary of State’s partnership forms may be completed online through the Secretary of State’s website at azsos.gov, though the SOS also accepts paper filings by mail or in person. The Secretary of State offers expedited processing for partnership filings at an additional $25.00.