Short answer: A registered agent with a physical Colorado address is required. Changing agents costs $10.
We've pulled these figures from the Colorado Secretary of State's own pages. If something's changed since our last check, the state's portal wins, so it's worth a quick look before you pay.
Who can serve as a Colorado registered agent
A registered agent with a physical Colorado address is required.
You can be your own agent in Colorado. The catch: your street address lands on the public record, and you need to be there during business hours to accept legal papers.
Paid registered agent services
| Service | Yearly price | What stands out |
|---|---|---|
| Northwest Registered Agent | $125 | Uses its address on your public filings by default; scans state and legal mail |
| Bizee | Free year 1 with formation, then $149 | Says it runs its own offices in all 50 states; sends service of process by tracked FedEx |
| ZenBusiness | $199 | Sold as an add-on, not included with formation |
| LegalZoom | $249 | Sold separately from its LLC packages |
Compare all four in our registered agent rankings, or read the Bizee vs Northwest comparison.
How Colorado compares
Colorado's fee to change registered agents is $10. That's the 10th lowest of 45 jurisdictions we track. The national median is $20, so Colorado comes in $10 under it.
| State | Fee | National rank (1 = highest) |
|---|---|---|
| Colorado | $10 | 29 of 45 |
| Nebraska | $25 | 13 of 45 |
| New Mexico | $20 | 21 of 45 |
| Utah | $17 | 25 of 45 |
| Wyoming | $5 | 37 of 45 |
| Arizona | $10 | 29 of 45 |
Colorado fees that apply here
| Filing | State fee | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Articles of Organization | $50 | Colorado operates a strictly paperless system; this document can only be filed online. |
| Change of registered agent | $10 | Fee to change the address is $10. |
Registered agent rules: Colorado questions
What are the registered agent requirements in Colorado?
A registered agent with a physical Colorado address is required.
Can I be my own registered agent in Colorado?
Yes, if you meet Colorado's requirements. Your address will appear on public filings, and you'll need to be available during business hours.
How much does it cost to change registered agents in Colorado?
The state charges $10. Fee to change the address is $10.
Can a registered agent use a PO box in Colorado?
No. Registered agents need a physical street address in Colorado where legal papers can be delivered in person during business hours.
How much does a registered agent service cost in Colorado?
Commercial services typically charge a yearly fee. Northwest charges $125 a year and Bizee charges $149 a year after a free first year with formation, based on prices we checked. The state doesn't regulate these prices.
What happens if my Colorado LLC doesn't have a registered agent?
You can miss lawsuits and state notices, and the state can eventually move to revoke or dissolve the LLC. On the 401st day of delinquency, the entity name is altered and status revoked.
Sources and verification
Last checked against official state sources on . States change fees with little notice, so confirm on the filing portal before you pay. How we verify.