Effective July 1, 2025, significant changes to registered agent requirements will go into effect in Colorado.
These updates—introduced through House Bill 24‐1137—were designed to reduce fraudulent business filings and improve the accuracy of business records. However, they also create new responsibilities for both individuals and entities acting as registered agents.
If you form or manage entities in Colorado, it’s important to understand how these changes might impact you.
What is Changing?
Under the new law, the Colorado Secretary of State will now require residency or entity verification for
anyone serving as a registered agent.
For Individuals Serving as Registered Agents:
You must prove Colorado residency by either:
To qualify as an individual registered agent, you must:
A “usual place of business” means a physical street address in Colorado where the agent is available in person during regular business hours to receive legal documents.
For Entities Acting as Registered Agents:
If your company serves as a registered agent it must:
What is the Alternative Address Verification Process?
For individuals who do not have a valid Colorado ID or prefer not to upload their personal identification, the state offers an alternative verification method—but it can delay your filing. Here’s how it works:
1. Request an agent passcode by submitting the agent’s name and physical Colorado address.
2. The passcode will be mailed to the registered agent’s address via the USPS, which may take a week or longer to be delivered.
3. Once received, you must return to the online filing system to enter the passcode and complete the process.
4. Passcodes expire 45 days after it is issued.
This additional step can slow down the registration process, which may be problematic for time‐sensitive filings.
Want to Avoid These New Requirements? We Can Help.
If you’d rather not upload your ID or wait for a passcode by mail, consider using a commercial registered agent.
We have provided reliable registered agent services in Colorado for many years. We help ensure your filings are completed without unnecessary delays—and our team is well‐versed in state compliance requirements, including the latest changes under HB 24‐1137.
Have Questions?
Not sure how these changes affect your filings? Feel free to reach out to our team for guidance and support. You can also visit the Colorado Secretary of State’s informational page here.
If you have any questions concerning the above, feel free to contact any member of the Corporate Securities Practice Group: Reid A. Godbolt, Brad Hamilton, Adam J. Fogoros, Melissa D. Hubbard, David A. Thayer, Alan Talesnick, or Dan Salcito.
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