Registered agent for a Wyoming LLC
Data last updated: Apr 22, 2026The quick read on Wyoming registered agents
Every Wyoming LLC is legally required to maintain a registered agent with a physical street address in the state. The role is to receive service of process (lawsuit papers), state tax notices, and other official government mail on the LLC's behalf. You can serve as your own agent if you live in Wyoming and meet the requirements, or hire a commercial service for typically $99 to $299 per year.
Wyoming-specific rules matter. The statute is W.S. § 17-28-101 through 17-28-111. The registered agent's address goes on the public state record, so most owners who want privacy use a paid service to keep their home address off the record. Owners who live in the state and don't mind the public listing often save $100 to $250 per year by serving as their own agent.
Who can serve as a registered agent in Wyoming
Wyoming allows either an individual Wyoming resident (at least 18, with a physical Wyoming street address) or an entity authorized to do business in Wyoming to serve as registered agent. Commercial registered agents that act for multiple LLCs must register separately on the Secretary of State's Commercial Registered Agent list under W.S. § 17-28-106. Every major national service that operates in Wyoming is on that list, as are dozens of Wyoming-specific boutique registered agent services that exist precisely to serve out-of-state Wyoming LLC owners.
The LLC's own member or manager can serve as registered agent if they meet the residency requirement. For the niche this state primarily serves (out-of-state owners using Wyoming's privacy-friendly LLC statutes), the member-serves-as-agent option isn't practical because most members don't live in Wyoming. This is part of why Wyoming has a disproportionately large ecosystem of local registered agent services at competitive prices.
What Wyoming requires of a registered agent
- Physical street address in Wyoming
Not a PO box, not a mail-drop. The address becomes part of the public record visible on the Secretary of State's business entity search.
- Available during business hours
Typically 9 AM to 5 PM, Monday through Friday. The agent has to be physically present (or have staff present) to accept service, not just reachable by phone or email.
- At least 18 years old and a resident or registered entity
Individual agents must be 18+ and reside in Wyoming. Entity agents must be registered to transact business in Wyoming.
- Written consent on file
Wyoming requires the registered agent to consent in writing to serve. Formation services handle this automatically when you sign up. For an individual agent, a simple signed consent letter suffices.
Wyoming statute and change-of-agent rules
| Statute | W.S. § 17-28-101 through 17-28-111 |
| Change of registered agent form | Statement of Change of Registered Agent |
| Change filing fee | $5 |
| Online filing | Accepted |
| Processing time | 2 business days |
| Commercial agents must register separately | Yes |
Choosing the right registered agent in Wyoming
Wyoming is a state where your geography drives the decision more than in most. If you live in Wyoming, serving as your own agent is genuinely viable and saves $50 to $250 per year. The public-record exposure is real but limited; Wyoming's own business entity search doesn't prominently display the registered agent's address in most UI flows. If you're a non-resident using Wyoming specifically for the privacy advantages (no member disclosure, no public manager disclosure, anonymous LLC possible), serving as your own agent defeats the entire purpose. The whole point is to not have your name and address associated with the LLC.
For non-Wyoming residents, the choice is between Wyoming-focused boutique services ($50 to $150 per year, often including anonymous or nominee agent options) and major national services ($99 to $249). The national services are more reliable and have better compliance tooling. The Wyoming-focused boutiques are cheaper and more privacy-focused but sometimes trade off on responsiveness. Northwest at $125 per year is a common middle-ground choice for people who want both national-grade reliability and Wyoming-specific expertise.
Registered agent services that operate in Wyoming
National commercial registered agent services operate in all 50 states plus DC, so every provider below accepts Wyoming LLCs. Sorted by annual renewal cost. Click the service name for the full review.
| Service | Annual renewal | Trustpilot | Review count |
|---|---|---|---|
| ZenBusiness | $99/yr | 4.8 | 28,984 |
| Bizee fka Incfile | $119/yr | 4.7 | 25,227 |
| MyCorporation | $120/yr | 3.7 | 279 |
| Northwest Registered Agent | $125/yr | 3.8 | 217 |
| CorpNet | $149/yr | 4.9 | 1,205 |
| doola | $197/yr | 4.6 | 2,005 |
| Tailor Brands | $199/yr | 4.7 | 14,203 |
| BizFilings | $220/yr | 4.5 | 170 |
| Inc Authority | $249/yr | 4.9 | 46,831 |
| LegalZoom | $249/yr | 4.6 | 30,014 |
| Rocket Lawyer | $250/yr | 4.5 | 9,717 |
| Firstbase | $299/yr | 4.8 | 1,045 |
If you let your Wyoming registered agent lapse
Under W.S. § 17-29-707, Wyoming can administratively dissolve an LLC that fails to maintain a registered agent for 60 consecutive days. The Secretary of State issues a notice to the LLC's last known address before taking action. Once dissolved, the LLC's limited liability shield is compromised until reinstated, and its name can be used by other filers after two years of inactive status. Reinstatement requires a $100 reinstatement fee plus filing any missed annual reports ($60 minimum per year, scaled up for LLCs with in-state assets over $300,000). Wyoming's reinstatement process is relatively quick (typically processed in 5 to 10 business days) but the accumulated annual report backlog is the practical bottleneck for LLCs that lapsed multiple years.
Wyoming filing agency
Wyoming Secretary of State - Business Division
- Website
- sos.wyo.gov
- Phone
- (307) 777-7311
- business@wyo.gov
- Herschler Building East, Suite 100 and 101, 122 W 25th Street, Cheyenne, WY 82002-0020
- Hours
- 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM Mountain, Monday to Friday
Frequently Asked Questions
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Who can be a registered agent for a Wyoming LLC?
An individual Wyoming resident at least 18 years old with a physical Wyoming street address, or an entity authorized to transact business in Wyoming. Commercial registered agents acting for multiple LLCs must register on the Secretary of State's Commercial Registered Agent list under W.S. § 17-28-106. The owner or manager of the LLC can serve, provided they meet the residency and availability rules.
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How much does a Wyoming registered agent service cost?
Wyoming has the most competitive registered agent service pricing in the country. National services range from $99/yr (ZenBusiness) to $299/yr (Firstbase). Wyoming-specific boutique services often price at $50 to $85/yr, including some with nominee and anonymous filing options for privacy-focused LLC owners. The competitive market exists because Wyoming attracts a disproportionate share of out-of-state LLCs needing a local agent.
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Can I be my own registered agent in Wyoming if I don't live there?
No. Wyoming requires the registered agent to maintain a physical Wyoming street address. If you don't live in Wyoming and don't have a legitimate Wyoming business office, you must use a commercial service. This is the primary driver of Wyoming's large local RA service ecosystem.
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What does it cost to change my Wyoming registered agent?
$5 for the Statement of Change of Registered Agent, filed with the Wyoming Secretary of State. This is among the cheapest change-of-agent fees in the country. Online filing through the Wyoming Business Center is accepted, and processing takes about 2 business days. Most commercial services handle the paperwork for free when you switch your RA to them.
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What happens if my Wyoming LLC's registered agent resigns?
You have 60 days to designate a replacement under W.S. § 17-29-707. After that, Wyoming can administratively dissolve the LLC. Reinstatement costs $100 plus any unpaid annual report fees (minimum $60/yr). Wyoming's 60-day grace period is among the most generous in the country, but letting the LLC lapse still means losing your limited liability shield during the gap period.
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Is using a Wyoming registered agent service worth it for privacy?
Yes, if privacy is your reason for forming in Wyoming. Wyoming statute allows LLCs to omit member and manager disclosure from public filings, making the registered agent's address potentially the only contact point on the public record. A commercial agent service substitutes its own business address, adding a meaningful layer of separation between the LLC and its beneficial owners. For Wyoming residents who don't need this privacy layer, serving as your own agent is the cheaper option.
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Do I need to list my Wyoming registered agent on the annual report?
Yes. Every Wyoming LLC files an annual report listing its current registered agent and registered office. If you change agents mid-year, you can update the listing on the next annual report, or file a separate Statement of Change earlier (for $5). The annual report itself costs $60 minimum and is due by the first day of the LLC's formation-anniversary month.
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Do I need a registered agent for a Wyoming LLC?
Yes. Wyoming law requires every LLC to designate a registered agent with a physical street address in Wyoming and availability during business hours. There is no exception for inactive or small LLCs. If the LLC loses its registered agent and doesn't designate a replacement within the state's grace period, Wyoming begins administrative dissolution of the entity.
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How much does a registered agent service cost in Wyoming?
National services range from $99 per year (ZenBusiness) to $299 per year (Firstbase). The $190 average is close to the market median. Wyoming-based local registered agent services also operate in the state, typically pricing between $50 and $150 per year.
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How do I change my registered agent in Wyoming?
File Statement of Change of Registered Agent with Wyoming Secretary of State - Business Division. The fee is $5. Online filing is accepted. Processing takes about 2 business days. Most formation services handle this paperwork for free when you sign up.
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Is the registered agent fee tax deductible?
Yes. Registered agent fees are an ordinary and necessary business expense deductible on the LLC's federal tax return (Schedule C, Form 1065, or 1120/1120-S depending on tax treatment). Wyoming state tax treatment follows federal on this deduction. Keep the invoices with your tax records.
Related
Sources
- Statute: www.wyoleg.gov/statutes/compress/title17.pdf · verified April 22, 2026
Wyoming Business Entities Act, Chapter 28 (Registered Agents), W.S. §§ 17-28-101 through 17-28-111. Governs the registered agent requirement for all Wyoming business entities including LLCs. - Change of agent: sos.wyo.gov/Business/Docs/FilingFeeSchedule.pdf · verified April 22, 2026
Wyoming Secretary of State fee schedule. Statement of Change of Registered Agent filing fee is $5. Online filing through Wyoming Business Center is accepted. - Penalty: www.wyoleg.gov/statutes/compress/title17.pdf · verified April 22, 2026
W.S. § 17-29-707 authorizes administrative dissolution of LLCs that fail to maintain a registered agent for 60 consecutive days. Reinstatement under W.S. § 17-29-708 requires a $100 reinstatement fee plus all unpaid annual report fees. - Commercial agent registration: sos.wyo.gov/Business/CommercialRegisteredAgent.aspx · verified April 22, 2026
Wyoming Secretary of State Commercial Registered Agent listing under W.S. § 17-28-106. Public list of all registered commercial agents operating in Wyoming.