Wyoming Registered Agent: Service, Requirements, Compared
By {AUTHOR_OPS_NAME}, Director of Filing Operations | Published June 2025 | Updated May 15, 2026
Every Wyoming LLC must designate a registered agent with a physical Wyoming address. This guide covers statutory requirements, CSF registered agent service, cost comparison, and how to switch agents.
What Is a Registered Agent?
A registered agent is an individual or business entity designated to receive service of process, state correspondence, and official notices on behalf of a Wyoming LLC. The registered agent serves as the legal point of contact between the LLC and the state of Wyoming. When someone files a lawsuit against your LLC, the complaint and summons are delivered to your registered agent. When the Wyoming Secretary of State sends annual report reminders, compliance notices, or administrative correspondence, those go to the registered agent address. The registered agent then forwards all received documents to the LLC members or managers. Without a registered agent, your LLC cannot maintain its good standing with the state. The registered agent requirement exists under Wyoming Statute Title 17, Chapter 28, which applies to all business entities formed or registered in Wyoming, not just LLCs. The role is sometimes called a statutory agent or agent for service of process in other states.
Wyoming Registered Agent Requirements (§ 17-28-101)
Wyoming Statute § 17-28-101 sets the requirements for registered agents. The agent must be either an individual who resides in Wyoming or a business entity authorized to transact business in Wyoming. The agent must maintain a physical street address in Wyoming (not a PO Box). The agent must be available at that address during normal business hours to accept service of process and official documents. Under § 17-28-102, the registered agent must consent to the appointment, either in writing or electronically. The agent’s name and address are listed on the Articles of Organization and are part of the public record on the Secretary of State website. If the registered agent resigns, the LLC has 60 days to appoint a replacement under § 17-28-106. Failure to maintain a registered agent can lead to administrative dissolution of the LLC. The Secretary of State can also serve as a default agent for service of process under § 17-28-104 if no agent is on record.
Can You Be Your Own Registered Agent?
Yes, if you meet the statutory requirements. You must be an individual who resides in Wyoming with a physical street address in the state. You must be available at that address during normal business hours to accept service of process in person. If you travel frequently, work outside the home, or are not reliably present at the address during business hours, you may miss service of process, which could result in a default judgment against your LLC. Serving as your own registered agent also means your personal home address appears on the public filing record with the Wyoming Secretary of State. Anyone searching your LLC on the Secretary of State website will see your name and address. For privacy-conscious LLC owners, this defeats one of the key advantages of Wyoming LLC formation. Non-Wyoming residents cannot serve as their own registered agent because the statute requires a Wyoming physical address. For most LLC owners, especially those outside Wyoming, using a professional registered agent service is more practical and preserves the privacy benefits of the Wyoming filing structure.
CSF Registered Agent Service ($100/Year)
Cowboy State Filings provides registered agent service at a Wyoming physical address for $100 per year. Year one is included in the $497 LLC formation package at no additional charge. Renewal is $100 per year, billed annually. The CSF registered agent service includes: a physical Wyoming street address listed on your Articles of Organization and annual report, same-day scanning and forwarding of all received documents (service of process, state notices, annual report reminders), secure digital document storage accessible to the client, annual report due date reminders sent 60 days in advance, and compliance monitoring for Secretary of State notices. CSF maintains a staffed Wyoming office during normal business hours to accept service of process in person. Documents are scanned and forwarded to clients via email within the same business day of receipt. Physical originals are held for 90 days and available for forwarding by mail on request. The CSF registered agent address appears on public filings instead of your personal address, preserving the privacy structure of your Wyoming LLC.
How to Switch Your Registered Agent ($5 Filing Fee)
Switching your Wyoming registered agent requires filing a Statement of Change of Registered Agent with the Wyoming Secretary of State. The filing fee is $5. The change takes effect immediately upon filing. No approval or consent from the outgoing registered agent is required. The process works as follows: the new registered agent signs a consent to serve. The Statement of Change is filed online with the Secretary of State, listing the new agent name and Wyoming street address. The $5 fee is paid electronically. The Secretary of State updates the LLC record to reflect the new agent. CSF handles incoming registered agent transfers regularly. If you are currently using another registered agent provider and want to switch to CSF, we prepare and file the Statement of Change on your behalf. The only information needed is your LLC name, Wyoming filing number, and authorization from an LLC member or manager. There is no contract lock-in or early termination fee with CSF. If you want to switch away from CSF to another provider, we cooperate fully with the transition.
Registered Agent vs. Statutory Agent
The terms “registered agent” and “statutory agent” refer to the same role. Wyoming uses the term “registered agent” in its statutes under Title 17, Chapter 28. Other states use “statutory agent” (Ohio), “resident agent” (Maryland, Nevada), or “agent for service of process” (California). The function is identical: an individual or entity designated to receive legal documents on behalf of the business entity. In Wyoming, the registered agent requirement applies to LLCs, corporations, limited partnerships, limited liability partnerships, and foreign entities registered to do business in the state. The requirements are the same regardless of entity type: Wyoming physical address, availability during business hours, and consent to serve. If your Wyoming LLC foreign-qualifies in another state, you will need a registered agent in that state as well, in addition to your Wyoming registered agent. The terminology may differ by state, but the obligation and function are substantively the same across all US jurisdictions.
Registered Agent Cost Comparison
Wyoming registered agent pricing varies significantly across providers. At the low end, some providers offer registered agent service for $50-$75 per year but may lack a staffed Wyoming office, relying instead on mail forwarding arrangements that create gaps in service of process acceptance. Mid-range providers, including CSF, charge $100-$150 per year and maintain staffed Wyoming offices with same-day document forwarding. Premium providers charge $200-$300 per year, often bundling compliance monitoring, annual report filing, and document storage. CSF registered agent service is $100 per year with year one included in the $497 formation package. The CSF price includes same-day document scanning and forwarding, annual report reminders, and digital document storage. It does not include annual report filing (the $60 state fee is separate and paid directly to Wyoming). When comparing registered agent services, key factors beyond price include: whether the provider maintains a physical staffed office in Wyoming, document forwarding speed, and whether the provider is also the formation service (which reduces coordination complexity). Avoid providers without verified Wyoming physical presence.
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