Can I Be My Own Registered Agent in Wyoming?
Yes, you can serve as your own registered agent in Wyoming if you are a Wyoming resident individual. Under Wyo. Stat. § 17-28-101, a registered agent must be either a Wyoming resident individual or a domestic or foreign business entity authorized to transact business in Wyoming. You must maintain a physical Wyoming street address and consent to the appointment.
Who Qualifies
Wyoming residents can serve as registered agents for their own businesses, including LLCs and corporations. Members, managers, and owners are eligible. Non-residents cannot serve as registered agents.
Physical Address Requirement
You must designate a physical Wyoming street address as your registered office. A P.O. box, virtual address, or out-of-state location does not qualify under Wyo. Stat. § 17-28-101. This address becomes public record and is where legal documents will be served during business hours.
How to Appoint Yourself
When filing your articles of organization or incorporation, designate yourself as registered agent and provide your Wyoming street address. If your business is already formed, file the "Appointment of New Registered Agent and Office" form with the Wyoming Secretary of State. The filing fee is $5.00 (Wyo. Stat. § 17-28-107).
File online at https://wyobiz.wyo.gov/Business/Default.aspx or mail to:
Wyoming Secretary of State
Herschler Building East, Suite 101
122 W 25th Street
Cheyenne, WY 82002-0020
Key Responsibilities
As your own registered agent, you must receive and accept service of process, lawsuits, and regulatory notices. You're responsible for timely delivery to your business. Missing deadlines can result in default judgments or administrative dissolution.
Changing Your Registered Agent
If you later appoint a different registered agent, file an updated appointment form with the $5.00 fee.
Contact Information
For questions about registered agent requirements, contact the Wyoming Secretary of State at (307) 777-7311 or visit https://sos.wyo.gov/.
This is general information, not legal advice.