Formation and Registration Forms Requiring Registered Agent Designation in Colorado
The Colorado Secretary of State provides business forms through the Business Forms List page. Colorado is primarily an online-filing state; most business documents are filed through the Secretary of State’s online filing system at coloradosos.gov. Limited paper forms that are available may be submitted by mail to the Colorado Secretary of State, 1700 Broadway, Suite 550, Denver, CO 80290, or in person at 1700 Broadway, Suite 550, Denver, CO 80290. The phone number is (303) 894-2200. The email address is businessfiling@coloradosos.gov.
LLCs
Colorado requires every LLC to designate a registered agent with a physical street address in Colorado at the time of formation or foreign registration.
| Form | Description | Filing Fee |
| Articles of Organization | Forms a domestic LLC; requires registered agent name, consent affirmation, and Colorado street address | $50 |
| Statement of Foreign Entity Authority | Registers any foreign entity — including a foreign LLC — to transact business in Colorado; requires registered agent designation | $100 |
Colorado uses a single universal Statement of Foreign Entity Authority for all foreign entity types rather than separate forms for each.
Corporations
Colorado for-profit corporations file articles of incorporation through a dedicated online filing page. All foreign corporations register using the universal Statement of Foreign Entity Authority linked in the LLC section above.
| Form | Description | Filing Fee |
| Articles of Incorporation for a Profit Corporation | Forms a domestic for-profit corporation; requires registered agent name and Colorado street address | $50 |
| Statement of Foreign Entity Authority | Registers a foreign for-profit corporation in Colorado; requires registered agent designation (same form linked above) | $100 |
Nonprofit Corporations
Colorado nonprofit corporations file articles of incorporation through a separate online filing page from for-profit corporations.
| Form | Description | Filing Fee |
| Articles of Incorporation for a Nonprofit Corporation | Forms a domestic nonprofit corporation; requires registered agent name and Colorado street address | $50 |
| Statement of Foreign Entity Authority | Registers a foreign nonprofit corporation in Colorado; requires registered agent designation (same form linked above) | $100 |
Limited Partnerships
A Colorado limited partnership is formed by filing a certificate of limited partnership, which requires designation of a registered agent.
| Form | Description | Filing Fee |
| Certificate of Limited Partnership | Forms a domestic limited partnership; requires registered agent name and Colorado street address | $50 |
| Statement of Foreign Entity Authority | Registers a foreign limited partnership in Colorado; requires registered agent designation (same form linked above) | $100 |
Limited Liability Partnerships
An LLP registration does not create a new entity but registers limited liability status for an existing general partnership.
| Form | Description | Filing Fee |
| Statement of Registration to Register as a Limited Liability Partnership | Registers a domestic general partnership as an LLP; requires registered agent designation | $50 |
| Statement of Foreign Entity Authority | Registers a foreign LLP in Colorado; requires registered agent designation (same form linked above) | $100 |
Limited Liability Limited Partnerships
Colorado recognizes LLLPs as a distinct entity type. A domestic LLLP may be formed in a single step using a combined certificate, or an existing LP on file may register as an LLLP separately.
| Form | Description | Filing Fee |
| Combined Certificate of Limited Partnership and Statement of Registration to Register as a LLLP | Forms a new domestic LP and simultaneously registers it as a LLLP; requires registered agent designation | $50 |
| Statement of Registration for a Limited Partnership (LLLP) | Registers an existing domestic LP already on file as a LLLP | $50 |
| Statement of Foreign Entity Authority | Registers a foreign LLLP in Colorado; requires registered agent designation (same form linked above) | $100 |
Cooperative Associations and Other Entity Types
Colorado also requires registered agent designation for Article 55 cooperative associations, Article 56 cooperatives, limited cooperative associations, limited partnership associations, and public benefit corporations. Each entity type has its own online formation page accessible from the Business Forms List.
| Form | Description | Filing Fee |
| Articles of Incorporation for an Article 55 Cooperative Association | Forms a domestic Article 55 cooperative; requires registered agent designation | $50 |
| Articles of Association for a Limited Partnership Association | Forms a domestic LPA; requires registered agent designation | $50 |
Unincorporated Nonprofit Associations
Colorado provides a specific paper-only filing for unincorporated nonprofit associations to appoint an agent for service of process.
| Form | Description | Filing Fee |
| Statement Appointing an Agent (Unincorporated Nonprofit Association) | Appoints an agent for service of process for an unincorporated nonprofit association; paper filing only | $150 |
Changing a Colorado Registered Agent or Registered Office (Filed by Entity)
A Colorado business entity may change its registered agent, registered agent address, or both by filing a statement of change with the Secretary of State. Filing methods are the same as described above. The form requires the filer to affirm that the new registered agent has consented to the appointment and that notice of the change has been delivered to the entity.
| Form | Description | Filing Fee |
| Statement of Change Changing the Registered Agent Information | Filed by the entity to change its registered agent name, registered agent street address, or both; filed online through the entity’s existing record | $10 |
Changing a Colorado Registered Agent’s Own Name or Address (Filed by Agent)
Colorado does not provide a standard online form for a registered agent to update its own name or address across all represented entities in a single filing. For agents representing 550 or more entities, the Secretary of State offers a Mass Change Registered Agent process through a dedicated request form. Agents representing fewer than 550 entities must file a separate Statement of Change Changing the Registered Agent Information for each entity.
| Form | Description | Filing Fee |
| Mass Change Registered Agent | Paper request form to update the registered agent name or address across 550 or more entities simultaneously; submitted by mail with initial payment | $50 application fee + approximately $1.80 per record |
The Mass Change process requires an initial $50 application fee. Once the Secretary of State prepares a spreadsheet of affected records, the agent reviews and approves the list, after which a final per-record processing fee is assessed. The entire process may take two to three months.
Registered Agent Resignation and Rejection Forms in Colorado
Colorado handles registered agent resignation through a statement of change filed through the entity’s record. The Secretary of State also provides a correction form for agents who have been named without their consent.
| Form | Description | Filed By | Filing Fee |
| Statement of Change Regarding Resignation or Other Termination of Registered Agent | Records the resignation or other termination of a registered agent; filed online through the entity’s existing record | Entity (at direction of agent) | $10 |
| Statement of Correction: Registered Agent Has Not Consented | Corrects an entity’s record when a registered agent was named without consent | Agent or affected party | $10 |
The resigning registered agent must deliver notice of the resignation to the entity. The Statement of Correction: Registered Agent Has Not Consented may be filed at any time by an agent who did not consent to the designation.
Reinstatement Forms Requiring Registered Agent Information in Colorado
Colorado entities that have been administratively dissolved for failure to file a periodic report may apply for reinstatement. An entity may also cure a delinquency before administrative dissolution becomes final. Both filings require current registered agent information.
| Form | Description | Filing Fee |
| Articles of Reinstatement | Reinstates a dissolved or delinquent entity; requires current registered agent name and Colorado street address; filed online through the entity’s existing record | $100 |
| Statement Curing Delinquency | Cures a delinquency before administrative dissolution occurs; requires current registered agent information | $100 |
The reinstatement fee is $100 for all entity types, whether domestic or foreign.
Conversion Forms Requiring Registered Agent Designation in Colorado
Colorado uses universal conversion forms that apply across entity types. A standalone Statement of Conversion is filed when converting a domestic entity into a different domestic form or into a foreign entity. A Combined Statement of Conversion is used when the resulting entity requires a new formation document, because the conversion filing must be accompanied by the resulting entity’s constituent document, which includes registered agent designation.
| Form | Description | Filing Fee |
| Statement of Conversion (Domestic to Foreign) | Converts a domestic reporting entity into a foreign entity not qualified to do business in Colorado | $50 |
| Statement of Conversion (Domestic to Domestic) | Converts a domestic reporting entity into a different form of domestic non-reporting entity | $50 |
| Combined Statement of Conversion and Articles of Organization (LLC) | Converts any entity into a domestic LLC; includes registered agent designation in the formation document | $100 |
| Combined Statement of Conversion and Articles of Incorporation (Profit Corporation) | Converts any entity into a domestic for-profit corporation; includes registered agent designation | $100 |
| Combined Statement of Conversion and Articles of Incorporation (Nonprofit Corporation) | Converts any entity into a domestic nonprofit corporation; includes registered agent designation | $100 |
Additional combined conversion forms are available for LPs, LLLPs, LPAs, and cooperatives from the Business Forms List.
Transfer and Merger Forms Requiring Registered Agent Information in Colorado
Colorado merger forms are paper-only filings. The Statement of Merger where the surviving entity is a foreign entity contains fillable fields for registered agent name and address, because the surviving foreign entity must either designate a Colorado registered agent or authorize service of process by mail. The Statement of Merger where the surviving entity is a domestic Colorado entity does not contain separate registered agent fields, as the surviving domestic entity retains its existing registered agent on file.
| Form | Description | Filing Fee |
| Statement of Merger (Surviving Entity is a Foreign Entity) | Records a merger where the surviving entity is a foreign entity; includes fields to designate a registered agent or authorize mail service of process; paper filing only | $150 |
| Statement of Merger (Surviving Entity is a Domestic Entity) | Records a merger where the surviving entity is a domestic Colorado entity; paper filing only | $150 |
FAQ
Where can I find all current Colorado Secretary of State business forms?
All current Colorado Secretary of State business forms are listed on the Business Forms List page. The page is organized by entity type, including LLCs, profit corporations, nonprofit corporations, limited partnerships, LLPs, LLLPs, cooperatives, foreign entities, and general business filings such as reinstatements and mergers. Each form listing shows whether online filing is available, links to filing instructions, and links to sample form PDFs where applicable.
The online filing system is accessible at coloradosos.gov and handles the majority of business filings. The current fee schedule is published on the Business Organizations Fee Schedule page.
Is the registered agent consent form required to be filed with the Colorado Secretary of State?
Colorado does not have a separate standalone registered agent consent form. Consent is embedded within the formation, registration, and change-of-agent filings themselves.
When filing any document that designates or changes a registered agent, the filer must affirm that the person named as registered agent has consented to the appointment. This affirmation is a required field in the online filing system. The filing will not be accepted if the consent statement is not affirmed.
If an entity names a registered agent without that person’s consent, the improperly named agent may file a Statement of Correction: Registered Agent Has Not Consented to have its name removed from the entity’s record. The fee for that correction is $10.
What form is used to change a registered agent in Colorado?
The form used to change a registered agent in Colorado is the Statement of Change Changing the Registered Agent Information, filed pursuant to § 7-90-305 and § 7-90-702 of the Colorado Revised Statutes. The filing fee is $10 for all entity types. This form can be used to change the registered agent name, the registered agent street address, or both simultaneously.
The form is filed online through the entity’s existing record on the Secretary of State’s website. To file, navigate to the online filing system, search for the entity by name or ID number, select the record, and choose the Statement of Change for registered agent information. Paper filing is not available for this form. For questions, contact the Business Division at (303) 894-2200 or businessfiling@coloradosos.gov.
What is the difference between the entity-filed change form and the agent-filed change form in Colorado?
Colorado does not offer a standard online form for a registered agent to update its own name or address across all represented entities in a single transaction. The Statement of Change Changing the Registered Agent Information is filed on a per-entity basis through that entity’s existing record. When a registered agent’s name or address changes, the agent must cause a separate Statement of Change to be filed for each represented entity at $10 per filing.
For registered agents representing 550 or more entities, the Secretary of State offers a Mass Change Registered Agent process. This paper form is submitted with a $50 application fee, and the Secretary of State then prepares a spreadsheet of affected records for the agent’s review. A final per-record processing fee of approximately $1.80 is assessed before the changes are applied. The entire process may take two to three months.
Is there a fee to form a nonprofit corporation in Colorado?
Yes, the filing fee for Articles of Incorporation for a Nonprofit Corporation in Colorado is $50. This is the same fee charged for forming a for-profit corporation, an LLC, a limited partnership, or any other domestic entity type.
Colorado does not charge a convenience fee for online filing. The $50 fee applies whether the filing is made online or, for the limited entity types that still accept paper, by mail. The current fee schedule is available on the Business Organizations Fee Schedule page.
What forms are used to register an out-of-state LLC in Colorado?
A foreign LLC registers to transact business in Colorado by filing a Statement of Foreign Entity Authority with the Secretary of State. The filing fee is $100. The form requires designation of a registered agent with a physical street address in Colorado, along with the LLC’s true name, jurisdiction of formation, and principal office address.
Colorado uses a single universal foreign registration form for all entity types — there is no separate form for foreign professional LLCs, foreign series LLCs, or foreign single-member LLCs. A foreign LLC that transacts business in Colorado without obtaining authority may be unable to maintain a court action in the state until it registers and may be subject to civil penalties.
What forms are used to form or register a partnership in Colorado?
A domestic limited partnership is formed by filing a Certificate of Limited Partnership with the Secretary of State. The filing fee is $50. This filing creates a new entity and requires designation of a registered agent with a Colorado street address.
A domestic general partnership that wishes to register as a limited liability partnership files a Statement of Registration to Register as a Limited Liability Partnership. The filing fee is a flat $50 regardless of the number of partners. Unlike some states that charge per-partner fees, Colorado imposes no per-partner calculation for LLP registration.
A domestic LLLP may be formed using a Combined Certificate of Limited Partnership and Statement of Registration to Register as a LLLP, which simultaneously creates the LP and registers it as a LLLP for $50. Alternatively, an existing LP already on file may register as a LLLP through a separate Statement of Registration for a Limited Partnership at a cost of $50.
Foreign limited partnerships, LLPs, and LLLPs each register by filing a Statement of Foreign Entity Authority at a fee of $100. Colorado does not require a foreign LLLP to file both an LP registration and an LLP registration — a single Statement of Foreign Entity Authority covers the LLLP. Colorado does not provide a general partnership statement of authority filing through the Secretary of State.
Can I file Colorado SOS forms online?
Yes, the Colorado Secretary of State conducts nearly all business filings online. The primary filing system is the Colorado Secretary of State Online Business Filing portal at coloradosos.gov. This system supports formation of all domestic entity types, registration of foreign entities, statements of change for registered agents and principal offices, reinstatements, curing delinquencies, conversions, periodic reports, and dissolutions.
No account is required for most filings, though creating a Secure Business Filing account allows users to track submissions and manage entities. Colorado does not charge a convenience fee for online filing — fees are the same online as they are for paper filings.
A limited number of filings remain paper-only, including the Statement of Merger ($150), the Statement Appointing an Agent for unincorporated nonprofit associations ($150), the Statement of Exchange ($150), and the Statement of Consolidation ($150). Paper filings that are not available online generally carry higher fees. Expedited processing for paper filings is available for an additional $150 and is fulfilled within three business days.