The Ohio 521 form is a crucial document used for updating the statutory agent information for various business entities in Ohio. This form allows businesses to appoint a new agent, change an agent's address, or facilitate an agent's resignation. Understanding how to properly complete and submit this form is essential for maintaining compliance with state regulations.
The Ohio 521 form plays a crucial role in the management of statutory agents for various business entities, including corporations, limited partnerships, limited liability companies, and business trusts. This form serves multiple purposes, allowing businesses to appoint a new statutory agent, change the address of an existing agent, or facilitate the resignation of an agent. Each of these actions is essential for ensuring that legal documents and notices can be properly served to the business. The form includes specific sections for entering the name and address of the agent, as well as the entity's details, such as its name and registration number. Businesses can choose different service options based on urgency, including regular processing and expedited services, which vary in cost and processing time. Additionally, the Ohio Secretary of State offers a notification system to keep businesses informed about their filings. Understanding the Ohio 521 form is vital for maintaining compliance and ensuring that businesses can effectively manage their statutory agent responsibilities.
Ohio Secretary of State
Central Ohio: (614) 466-3910
Toll Free: (877) SOS-FILE (767-3453)
www.OhioSecretaryofState.gov
Busserv@OhioSecretaryofState.gov
Please return the approval certificate to:
Name:
(Individual or Business Name)
To the attention of:
(If necessary)
Address:
City:
State:
ZIP Code:
Phone Number:
E-mail Address:
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Check here if you would like to be signed up for our Filing Notification System for the business entity being created or updated by filing this form. This is a free service provided to notify you via e-mail when any document is filed on your business record.
Type of Service Being Requested: (PLEASE CHECK ONE BOX BELOW)
Preclearance Filing: A filing form, to be submitted at a later date for processing, may be submitted to be examined for the purpose of advising as to the acceptability of the proposed filing for a fee of $50.00. The Preclearance will be complete within 1-2 business days.
Regular Service: Only the filing fee listed on page one of the form is required and the filing will be processed in approximately 3-7 business days. The processing time may vary based on the volume of filings received by our office.
Expedite Service 1: By including an Expedite fee of $100.00, in addition to the regular filing fee on page one of the form, the filing will be processed within 2 business days after it is received by our office.
Expedite Service 2: By including an Expedite fee of $200.00, in addition to the regular filing fee on page one of the form, the filing will be processed within 1 business day after it is received by our office.This service
is only available to walk-in customers who hand deliver the document to the Client Service Center.
Expedite Service 3: By including an Expedite fee of $300.00, in addition to the regular filing fee on page one of the form, the filing will be processed within 4 hours after it is received by our office, if received by 1:00
p.m. This service is only available to walk-in customers who hand deliver the document to the Client Service Center.
Form 521 Prescribed by the: Ohio Secretary of State
Mail this form to one of the following:
Regular Filing (non expedite)
P.O. Box 788
Columbus, OH 43216
Expedite Filing (Two-business day processing time requires an additional $100.00).
P.O. Box 1390
(CHECK ONLY ONE(1) BOX)
(1) Subsequent Appointment of Agent
Corp (165-AGS)
LP (165-AGS)
LLC (171-LSA)
Business Trust
(171-LSA)
Statutory Agent Update
Filing Fee: $25
(2) Change of Address of an Agent
Corp (145-AGA)
LP (145-AGA)
LLC (144-LAD)
(144-LAD)
(3)Resignation of Agent
Corp (155-AGR)
LP (155-AGR)
LLC (153-LAG)
Partnership (153-AGR)
(153-LAG)
Name of Entity
Charter, License or Registration No.
Name of Current Agent
Complete the information in this section if box (1) is checked
Name and Address
of New Agent
Name of Agent
Mailing Address
City
State
Zip Code
Form 521
Page 1 of 3
Last Revised: 2/6/12
Complete the information in this section if box (1) is checked and business is an Ohio entity
ACCEPTANCE OF APPOINTMENT FOR DOMESTIC ENTITY'S AGENT
The Undersigned,
, named herein as the
statutory agent for
, hereby acknowledges
Name of Business Entity
and accepts the appointment of statutory agent for said entity.
Signature:
Individual Agent's Signature/Signature on behalf of Corporate Agent
If an agent is an individual using a P.O. Box, the agent must check this box to confirm that the agent is an Ohio resident.
Complete the information in this section if box (2) is checked
New Address of Agent
Complete the information in this section if box (3) is checked
The agent of record for the entity identified on page 1 resigns as statutory agent.
Current or last known address of the entity's principal office where a copy of this Resignation of Agent was sent as of the date of filing or prior to the date filed.
Page 2 of 3
By signing and submitting this form to the Ohio Secretary of State, the undersigned hereby certifies that he or she has the requisite authority to execute this document.
Required
Agent update must
be signed by an authorized representative (see instructions for specific information).
If authorized representative is an individual, then they must sign in the "signature" box and print their name in the "Print Name" box.
If authorized representative is a business entity, not an individual, then please print the business name in the "signature" box, an authorized representative of the business entity must sign in the "By" box and print their name in the "Print Name" box.
Authorized Representative
By (if applicable)
Print Name
Page 3 of 3
Instructions for Statutory Agent Update
This form should be used to update statutory agent information for a corporation, limited partnership, limited liability company, partnership or business trust. If a corporation, limited partnership or limited liability company or business trust would like to appoint a new statutory agent, please select box 1.
If a corporation, limited partnership, limited liability company, or business trust would like to change the address of the current agent, please select box 2. If the agent of a corporation, limited partnership, limited liability company, partnership, or business trust would like to resign from their position, please select box 3.
A partnership and limited liability partnership must complete a statement of amendment to appoint a new agent or change the address of the current agent.
Entity Information
The corporation, limited partnership, limited liability company, partnership, or business trust must provide its name, charter/license/registration number and the name of the current agent. The current agent's name must be the same as the agent listed in our office's records.
Appointment of New Agent
Pursuant to Ohio Revised Code sections 1701.07, 1702.06, 1703.041, 1782.04, 1705.06 and 1746.04,
a corporation, limited partnership, limited liability corporation and business trust must appoint and maintain a statutory agent to accept service of process on behalf of the entity. The statutory agent must be one
of the following: (1) an Ohio resident; (2) an Ohio corporation; or (3) a foreign corporation that is licensed to do business in Ohio.
If the entity is a domestic corporation, limited liability partnership, limited liability company or business trust, the statutory agent must sign the Acceptance of Appointment on Page 2. The agent of a foreign entity does not have to accept appointment by signing the form.
If the new statutory agent is an individual using a P.O. Box address, the agent must check the box to confirm that he or she is an Ohio resident.
Change of Address of an Agent
Pursuant to Ohio Revised Code sections 1701.07, 1702.06, 1703.041, 1782.04, 1705.06 and 1746.04, a corporation, limited partnership, limited liability company and business trust must appoint and maintain a statutory agent to accept service of process on behalf of the entity. The statutory agent must be one of the following: (1) an Ohio resident; (2) an Ohio corporation; or (3) a foreign corporation that is licensed to do business in Ohio.
Please provide the new address. If the statutory agent is an individual using a P.O. Box address, the appropriate box must be checked to confirm that he or she is an Ohio resident.
Resignation of Agent
Pursuant to Ohio Revised Code sections 1701.07, 1702.06, 1703.041, 1705.06, 1776.07, 1782.04, 1705.06 and 1746.04, an agent may resign by filing this form, stating their intent to resign and providing the current or last known address of the entity's principal office. On the date of filing this form with our office or prior to that date, the agent must send a copy of the resignation form to the current or last known address of the entity's principal office.
For a domestic for-profit corporation, partnership, limited partnership, limited liability company and business trust, thirty days after the filing of this form, the authority of the agent will terminate. For a domestic nonprofit corporation or a foreign corporation, sixty days after the filing of this form, the authority of the agent will terminate.
Additional Provisions
If the information you wish to provide for the record does not fit on the form, please attach additional provisions on a single-sided, 8 1/2 x 11 sheet(s) of paper.
Signature(s)
After completing all information on the filing form, please make sure to sign the form. If the entity is
a domestic corporation, the form must be signed by the incorporators or a corporate officer. If the entity is a foreign corporation, the form must be signed by an authorized representative. If the entity is a domestic or foreign limited partnership, the form must be signed by an officer, all of the general partners or a majority of the general partners. If the entity is a domestic or foreign limited liability company, the form must be signed by a member, manager or an authorized representative. If the entity is a business trust, an authorized representative must sign. If the form is used for an agent's resignation, the resigning agent must sign the form.
**Note: Our office cannot file or record a document that contains a social security number or tax identifications number. Please do not enter a social security number or tax identification number, in any format, on this form.
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