Registered Agent
Service

Operating without a registered agent can result in administrative dissolution of your business and loss of good standing status.

A registered agent (also called a statutory agent or resident agent) is a person or business designated to receive official legal and government documents on behalf of your company. This includes service of process, tax notices, annual report reminders, and other state correspondence.

Every LLC and corporation in the United States is required by law to have a registered agent in each state where they do business. The registered agent ensures your business can be legally contacted and served with important documents.

Yes, in most states you can act as your own registered agent if you have a physical address (not a P.O. Box) in the state and are available during normal business hours. However, many business owners prefer a professional service for privacy and reliability.

Operating without a registered agent can result in serious consequences including administrative dissolution of your business, default judgments in lawsuits, missed important deadlines, and loss of good standing status with the state.

Yes, you need a registered agent in each state where your business is registered. If you have a foreign qualification in multiple states, you'll need a registered agent in each of those states.

Registered agents receive service of process (lawsuits), state correspondence, annual report notices, tax notices, compliance reminders, and official government mail addressed to your business.