Would an LLC conversion create problems with my registered agent?

Probably depends on the conversion statute yu use. In many states, a conversion is treated as a continuation of the same entity, so your existing contracts—including the RA agreement—might just carry over. But the agent needs to be authorized in the new state, obviously.

Why not just keep the WY LLC and use a NM agent as well? I don't see the point of converting just to save on fees. WY is cheap enough.

It's not just fees. I'm actually moving to NM and want the LLC to be domestic there for banking and local contracts. The WY agent has been great though, so I'm torn.

I converted a Delaware LLC to a Florida LLC laskt year. My registered agent just sent a new agreement for the Florida entity. No gap, but they did charge a small setup fee. Wasn't a big deal.

Moving is a different story. Still, if your WY agent is solid, maybe keep them as the agent for the NM entity if they're licensed there? Some agents operate in multiple states.

@grumpy_hedgehog that's a good point. I'd check if your current agent can just file a foreign registration in NM instead of converting. Might be simpler but then you'd have two entities. Conversion avoids that.

A conversion shouldn't create a gap if you time it right. Just make sure the new RA is appointed effective the same day the conversion is filed. I've seen people mess that up and get a notice from the state.

That's what i'm worried about—a gap. The WY agent said they can't serve in NM, so I'd need a new one anyway. Just wondering if the conversion process itself triggers anything weird with the old agreement.

Oh no, paperwork might require a new signature. The horror. Just sign the new agreement and move on.

To add to my earlier post: the pld agent just terminated the WY agreement after the conversion was effective. No penalties, just a clean break. But I had already lined up the new agent beforehand.

Also check the conversion statute. Some states require the new entity to be in good standing and the RA to consent in writing. That consent form is usually straightforward, but it's an extra step.

Actually, I just remembered: if you convert, the new state might require the RA to sign a consent to appointment. Your new agent will handle that. The old agent's agreement likely has a termination clause—just give notice.

This thread is making me never want to convert anything. Just stay in WY forever.

Ha, fair. But I think I've got my answer: line up the new NM agent first, confirm they'll sign the consent, and give the WY agent notice. Thanks all.

Good luck. And if the old agent cries, just send them a fruit basket.