To change your registered office address in Pennsylvania, file a Certificate of Change of Registered Office with the PA Department of State. The filing fee is $5 and takes 7–10 business days to process.
If you moved, switched to a registered agent service, or just need to update your LLC’s address on file with the state, the process is straightforward — and much cheaper than most people expect.
What Is a Registered Office in Pennsylvania?
Pennsylvania requires every LLC to maintain a registered office — a physical street address in the state where official legal and government documents can be delivered. This is the same concept as a “registered agent address” in most other states.
The registered office is public record and appears in Pennsylvania’s business entity database. It must be a physical PA street address — P.O. boxes are not accepted.
Common reasons to change it:
Which Form to File
Pennsylvania offers two paths depending on what you’re changing:
| Change Type | Correct Form | Filing Fee |
|---|---|---|
| Registered office address only | Certificate of Change of Registered Office (DSCB:15-8906) | $5 |
| Registered office + other changes (e.g., LLC name) | Certificate of Amendment (DSCB:15-8622) | $70 |
Use the Certificate of Change of Registered Office if the only thing you’re updating is the address. It’s faster, cheaper, and simpler. Only reach for the Certificate of Amendment if you’re making multiple changes to your formation documents at once.
How to File Online (Step-by-Step)
Online filing is the fastest option and uses Pennsylvania’s Business Filing Services portal.
Step 1 — Create or Log In to Your Keystone Account
Go to hub.business.pa.gov and log in with your Keystone Login. If you don’t have one yet, click “Create Login Account” and register using your email address. Keystone is Pennsylvania’s unified login system — if you’ve ever filed anything with a PA state agency online, you may already have one.
Step 2 — Find Your LLC
Once logged in, locate your LLC in your dashboard. You can search by entity name or the 7-digit entity number assigned when you formed the LLC.
Step 3 — Click “File Amendment”
From your entity’s page, click the “File Amendment” button. When prompted to select a form, choose “Change of Registered Office.” Do not select “Certificate of Amendment” — that’s the $70 form for other types of changes.
Step 4 — Enter the New Address
Fill in the new registered office address. Remember: it must be a physical Pennsylvania street address — no P.O. boxes. If you’re switching to a registered agent service, use the address they provided you.
Step 5 — Pay the $5 Fee and Submit
Pay online by credit or debit card. After submission, you’ll be able to track your filing’s status in “My Work Queue.” Processing takes approximately 7–10 business days. Once approved, PA will email you a stamped, accepted copy of your filing.
How to File by Mail
If you prefer to file by mail, download the Certificate of Change of Registered Office form (DSCB:15-8906) from the PA Department of State website, fill it out completely, and mail it with a check for $5 made payable to “Department of State” to:
Pennsylvania Department of State
Bureau of Corporations and Charitable Organizations
P.O. Box 8722
Harrisburg, PA 17105-8722
Mail filings process in the same 7–10 business day window as online filings.
What to Update After Your Filing Is Approved
Changing your registered office with the PA Department of State is just the first step. Once the change is processed, update your address everywhere else it appears:
Should You Use a Registered Agent Service?
If you’re changing your registered office because you moved or want more privacy, a commercial registered agent service is worth considering. For $49–$125 per year, a registered agent service:
This is a common setup for LLCs operated from home or out of state. The registered agent’s address becomes your registered office, and you get notified of any correspondence without it landing at your front door.
Frequently Asked Questions
$5 if you’re only changing the registered office address, using the Certificate of Change of Registered Office. If you’re bundling the address change with other amendments (like a name change), the Certificate of Amendment costs $70.
The PA Bureau of Corporations processes both online and mail filings in approximately 7–10 business days. Once approved, you’ll receive a stamped copy of your filing confirming the change is in the state’s records.
No. Pennsylvania requires the registered office to be a physical street address within the state. P.O. boxes are specifically rejected. If you need privacy, use a commercial registered agent service, which provides a real street address.
The state doesn’t require it, but it’s good practice. If your Operating Agreement references the registered office address, update it internally so your internal records match the state filing.
Legal documents and state notices — including lawsuit service of process — will be delivered to the old address. If you don’t receive them, you could miss a filing deadline or default in a lawsuit without knowing it. Keeping your registered office current is one of the simplest and most important pieces of LLC maintenance.
Yes — file a Certificate of Amendment (DSCB:15-8622) for $70. This form allows you to update multiple pieces of your formation documents in a single filing. If you’re only changing the address, stick with the $5 Certificate of Change of Registered Office.
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