Registered Agent Service
Every LLC and corporation in the United States is required to have a registered agent — a person or service that accepts legal documents, state notices, and tax correspondence on behalf of your business during normal business hours. We serve as your registered agent in all 50 states, keeping your home address off public filings, scanning and uploading documents the same day they arrive, and making sure you never miss a legal notice.
Why You Need a Registered Agent
It’s not optional — every state requires one. But using a professional service gives you advantages that being your own agent doesn’t.
Privacy Protection
Your registered agent’s address goes on your public filings — not your home address. State formation records, annual reports, and lawsuit filings are all public. Without a professional agent, your personal address is searchable by anyone online.
Never Miss a Legal Notice
If your business is served with a lawsuit and no one is there to accept it, the court can enter a default judgment against you — meaning you lose automatically without even knowing you were sued. A professional agent is always available during business hours.
Compliance Reminders
We track your annual report deadlines, franchise tax due dates, and other state requirements — and alert you before anything is due. Most states don’t send reminders. Missing deadlines leads to late fees, loss of good standing, and eventually dissolution.
No Embarrassing Service
Process servers deliver lawsuits in person — sometimes to your home, in front of your family, or at your office in front of employees and clients. A professional agent receives service at their office, not yours.
Required for Out-of-State Entities
If you form in Delaware, Wyoming, or any state where you don’t physically reside, you must have a registered agent with a physical address in that state. You can’t serve as your own agent in a state where you don’t live.
Instant Digital Access
We scan and upload every document the same day it arrives. Access everything from your dashboard — lawsuit notices, state correspondence, tax documents, annual report reminders. No waiting for mail forwarding.
What’s Included
Everything a registered agent should do — and a few things most don’t.
📬 Core Registered Agent Service
- Physical address in your state: Our address goes on your Articles, annual reports, and all public filings
- Accept service of process: Lawsuits, subpoenas, and legal notices received on your behalf
- Accept state correspondence: Annual report notices, tax documents, compliance communications
- Available during all business hours: As required by state law — someone is always there to accept documents
- Same-day scan and upload: Documents scanned and available in your dashboard the day they arrive
- Email and text alerts: Instant notification when a document arrives — especially critical for lawsuits (response deadlines start on the day of service)
🔔 Compliance Monitoring (Included)
- Annual report reminders: We track your state’s deadline and alert you 60, 30, and 7 days before it’s due
- Franchise tax reminders: For states that charge them (Delaware, California, Texas, etc.)
- Good standing monitoring: We check your entity’s standing with the state and alert you if anything changes
- Registered agent renewal tracking: Automatic — you don’t need to remember to renew
- Multi-state tracking: If you’re registered in multiple states, we track deadlines for all of them
- Dashboard access: View all documents, deadlines, and compliance status anytime
Registered Agent Pricing
Simple annual pricing. No per-document fees, no hidden charges, no surprises.
Single State
One state registration
- Physical address in your state
- Accept all legal documents
- Same-day scan & upload
- Email & text alerts
- Annual report reminders
- Compliance monitoring
- Online dashboard
Multi-State
2+ states, same entity
- Everything in Single State:
- Registered agent in each state
- Unified dashboard for all states
- Compliance tracking per state
- Volume discount applied
For entities registered in 2+ states
Get Started →Free 1st Year
With Standard or Premium formation
- Included with formation plans:
- Full registered agent service
- Same-day scan & upload
- Compliance monitoring
- Renews at $49/year after year 1
Bundle with LLC, Corp, or Nonprofit formation
See Formation Plans →Professional Agent vs Being Your Own Agent
You can legally serve as your own registered agent in most states. Here’s why most business owners don’t.
| Professional Agent ✓ | Being Your Own Agent | |
|---|---|---|
| Home address on public record | ❌ Our address used instead | ✅ Your home address is public |
| Always available during business hours | ✅ Guaranteed — someone is always there | ⚠️ What if you’re traveling, sick, or at lunch? |
| Lawsuit served at your home/office | ❌ Served at our office — private and professional | ✅ Process server comes to you — in front of family, clients, or employees |
| Compliance reminders | ✅ Annual report, franchise tax, good standing — all tracked | ❌ You’re on your own — most states don’t send reminders |
| Digital document access | ✅ Same-day scan, dashboard, alerts | ❌ Paper mail — easy to miss or misfile |
| Out-of-state formation | ✅ We have addresses in all 50 states | ❌ Can’t serve in a state where you don’t live |
| Cost | $49/year | $0 (but hidden costs: privacy, missed documents, default judgments) |
The biggest risk of being your own agent: A process server comes to deliver a lawsuit and nobody is there. If the court determines you were properly served (some states allow alternative service after failed attempts), the clock starts on your response deadline — typically 20–30 days. Miss that deadline and the court enters a default judgment against your business. You lose without ever getting to present your side. For $49/year, that risk isn’t worth taking.
How It Works
Setup takes about 2 minutes. We handle everything from there.
Sign Up
Choose your state, provide your entity name and type, and we assign you a registered agent address. For new formations, this happens automatically as part of the filing.
We’re Listed
Our name and address appear as your registered agent on state records. For existing entities switching to us, we prepare and file the change-of-agent form with the state.
Documents Arrive
When legal documents, state notices, or tax correspondence arrive, we scan them and upload to your dashboard the same day. You receive an instant email and text alert.
You Stay Compliant
We monitor your compliance calendar — annual reports, franchise taxes, renewals — and send reminders before deadlines arrive. You see everything in one dashboard.
What Documents Does a Registered Agent Receive?
Your registered agent is the official point of contact between your business and the state. Here’s what comes through.
⚖️ Legal Documents (Service of Process)
- Lawsuits: If your business is sued, the complaint and summons are delivered to your registered agent. Response deadlines start the day of service — typically 20–30 days.
- Subpoenas: Court orders requiring your business to produce documents or testimony.
- Legal notices: Cease-and-desist letters, demand letters, and other legal correspondence directed at your entity.
Speed matters for lawsuits. When we receive service of process, we scan and upload it immediately and send you an urgent alert by email and text. Your response clock is already running — same-day notification gives you maximum time to engage an attorney.
📋 State & Government Correspondence
- Annual report notices: Reminders from the state about your upcoming filing deadline (many states send these only to the registered agent).
- Tax notices: State tax department correspondence, franchise tax bills, and penalty notices.
- Good standing notices: Warnings if your entity is at risk of losing good standing due to missed filings or unpaid fees.
- Secretary of State correspondence: Name conflict notices, filing confirmations, amendment acknowledgments.
- Regulatory correspondence: Industry-specific regulatory communications directed to your entity of record.
Already Have a Registered Agent? Switch to Us
Changing your registered agent is straightforward — you file a simple form with the Secretary of State (we prepare and file it for you). The change typically takes 1–5 business days. Your old agent is notified automatically by the state.
Common reasons businesses switch to us: lower cost (many services charge $100–$300/year), better technology (same-day scanning, dashboard, alerts), compliance monitoring included at no extra cost, and frustration with slow or unresponsive services.
We handle the entire switch — no downtime, no gap in coverage. Your business remains in compliance throughout the transition.
- We prepare the change-of-agent filing
- We submit it to the Secretary of State
- Effective within 1–5 business days
- No gap in coverage during transition
- No action needed from your old agent
Competitor Price Comparison
All prices are approximate annual rates as of 2025–2026. Same core service — accept documents, provide a state address, and comply with state requirements.
Switch to Us →Available in All 50 States + D.C.
Physical registered agent address in every state. Same service, same price, same dashboard.
Who Specifically Needs a Professional Registered Agent?
Everyone with an LLC or corporation needs a registered agent. A professional service is especially important for these situations.
🌍 Out-of-State & International Founders
If you formed in Delaware, Wyoming, or any state where you don’t live, you cannot serve as your own agent. A professional service is required — and it’s the only way to have a physical address in that state. For international founders, this is non-negotiable.
🏠 Home-Based Businesses
Your registered agent address is on every public filing. If you work from home, using a professional agent keeps your home address off public databases, county records, and state filing websites. Essential for privacy and safety.
🏢 Multi-State Businesses
If you’re registered in multiple states (home state + foreign qualifications), you need a registered agent in each state. Our multi-state service covers all of them under one dashboard at $39/state/year.
📈 Growing Businesses
As your business grows, the volume of state correspondence, tax notices, and legal documents increases. A professional agent ensures nothing falls through the cracks — scanned, uploaded, and alert-triggered the same day.
🏠 Real Estate LLCs
Real estate investors often hold properties in separate LLCs across multiple states. Each LLC needs its own registered agent. Our multi-state pricing makes this cost-effective while keeping everything organized in one dashboard.
💻 Online Businesses
If you have no physical office, you still need a physical address for your registered agent. A PO Box doesn’t qualify — it must be a street address where someone can accept documents in person during business hours.
What Our Customers Say
“I have four rental property LLCs across two states. Having one dashboard that tracks all four registered agents, all the annual reports, and all the compliance deadlines is a game-changer. Used to miss things constantly.”— Chris R., Real Estate Investor (4 LLCs, 2 states)
“Switched from LegalZoom — saved $200/year and the service is actually better. Same-day scanning, text alerts when something arrives, and the compliance reminders are something LegalZoom never provided.”— Aisha T., E-Commerce (Wyoming LLC)
“Based in London, needed a registered agent in Delaware for my C-Corp. They handle everything — I got a state tax notice I would have completely missed without the instant alert. Worth every penny.”— James L., SaaS Founder (Delaware C-Corp, from UK)
Frequently Asked Questions
What is a registered agent?
A registered agent (also called a statutory agent, resident agent, or agent for service of process) is a person or company designated to receive legal documents, government notices, and tax correspondence on behalf of your business. Every LLC and corporation in every state must have one. The agent must have a physical street address in the state of formation and be available during normal business hours.
Can I be my own registered agent?
In most states, yes — if you have a physical address in the state (not a PO Box) and are available during all business hours. The downsides: your home address goes on public record, a process server may show up at your home or office, you can’t travel or be unavailable during business hours, and you don’t get compliance reminders. For $49/year, most business owners find a professional service worthwhile.
What happens if I don’t have a registered agent?
Your entity falls out of compliance with the state. Consequences escalate: warning letters, inability to file annual reports, loss of good standing, administrative dissolution (the state revokes your entity). Additionally, if you’re sued and have no agent to accept service, the court may allow alternative service methods — and you could face a default judgment without even knowing you were sued.
Can I use a PO Box as my registered agent address?
No. Every state requires a physical street address where someone can accept documents in person during business hours. PO Boxes, virtual mailboxes, and UPS Store addresses generally do not qualify. A professional registered agent service provides a compliant physical address.
How do I switch my registered agent?
We prepare and file a change-of-agent form with the Secretary of State in your state. Processing takes 1–5 business days. There’s no gap in coverage — we become your active agent as soon as the state processes the change. Your old agent is notified automatically. Some states charge a small fee ($5–$25) for the change; others are free.
Do I need a registered agent in every state where I do business?
Yes — specifically in every state where your entity is registered (home state + any foreign qualifications). If your LLC is formed in Delaware and foreign-qualified in California, you need a registered agent in both states. Our multi-state service covers all states at $39/state/year. Foreign qualification guide →
What documents will I receive through my registered agent?
Legal documents (lawsuits, subpoenas, demand letters), state correspondence (annual report notices, tax bills, compliance warnings), and government communications (Secretary of State filings, regulatory notices). We scan and upload everything the same day it arrives. Urgent documents like lawsuit service trigger an immediate text and email alert.
Is the first year really free with formation?
Yes. When you form your LLC, corporation, or nonprofit through our Standard or Premium plan, registered agent service for the first full year is included at no additional cost. After year one, the service renews at $49/year. You can cancel before renewal if you choose to switch to a different agent or serve as your own.
What if I have multiple LLCs?
Each LLC needs its own registered agent in its state of formation. You can use us for all of them — each entity gets its own file and compliance tracking in the dashboard. For entities in the same state, each one is $49/year. For multi-state entities, the discounted rate of $39/state/year applies.
How quickly do you notify me when a document arrives?
Same day. We scan and upload documents the day they arrive at our office. You receive an email and text alert immediately. For urgent documents like service of process (lawsuits), we send an additional urgent notification flagging the document type and response deadline. Time-sensitive legal documents are prioritized above routine state correspondence.
Get a Registered Agent in Any State
Physical address, same-day document scanning, compliance monitoring, and annual report reminders — all 50 states, one dashboard, $49/year.
$49/year • Free 1st year with formation • All 50 states
