How to Cancel Northwest Registered Agent in 2026
Northwest Registered Agent costs $125/year. Before you cancel, understand this: every LLC and corporation is legally required to have a registered agent. If you cancel without a replacement, your business can lose good standing.
🔴 DO NOT cancel without a replacement. If your state has no registered agent on file, you can:
- Lose your LLC/Corp's good standing
- Miss legal documents (lawsuits served to your registered agent)
- Face administrative dissolution of your business
- Pay reinstatement fees ($100-500+ depending on state)
Step 1: Appoint a New Registered Agent
Before canceling Northwest, choose a replacement:
- Be your own registered agent (free) — you can serve as your own RA if you have a physical address in the state (not a PO Box) and are available during business hours
- Registered Agents Inc ($29-99/yr) — cheapest commercial option
- Harbor Compliance ($99/yr) — good for multi-state
- Incfile/ZenBusiness ($0 first year, then $119-199/yr) — often included with their formation packages
Step 2: File the Change with Your State
- Go to your state's Secretary of State website
- File a "Change of Registered Agent" form (some states allow online filing)
- Filing fees: $0-50 depending on state
- Wait for confirmation that the change is processed
Step 3: Cancel Northwest
- Log in to northwestregisteredagent.com
- Go to "Account Settings"
- Select "Cancel Service"
- Or call 1-509-768-2249
- Confirm your replacement agent has been filed with the state
Can You Be Your Own Registered Agent?
Yes, if:
- You have a physical street address in the state of formation (not PO Box)
- You're available during normal business hours to receive legal documents
- You're comfortable with your address being public record
Consider keeping a commercial agent if: you value privacy (your home address becomes public), travel frequently, or have an LLC in a state where you don't live.
Do You Even Need the LLC Anymore?
If you're canceling to save $125/year, consider whether you still need the LLC:
- Active business: Keep the LLC — liability protection is worth $125/yr
- Side project that never took off: Dissolve the LLC entirely (file Articles of Dissolution with your state)
- No longer in that state: Withdraw your foreign LLC registration
⚠️ Abandoning an LLC: If you simply stop paying the registered agent and annual fees without formally dissolving, the state may administratively dissolve your LLC. This can result in back fees, penalties, and tax issues. Either maintain it properly or dissolve it formally.
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