Accept legal and official documents for your business.
A registered agent (RA) acts as the state's means to communicate with a corporation or LLC. A Registered Agent will accept legal and official documents on behalf of a small business, organize the paperwork, and pass it along to the business owner.
$120*
*Product renews at $249/Year.
What are the benefits of third-party registered agent services?
Added Freedom
Our registered agent service provides you with a physical address that is always available to accept important legal documents, so you won't need to worry about missing important paperwork when you're not at your place of business.
Added Privacy
Designating an RA allows entrepreneurs to receive additional privacy. A registered agent discretely accepts paperwork on your behalf and adds a layer of privacy between your business and the public because their address, not yours, is listed on the formation of documents.
Form your business in another state
Every business needs a registered agent with a physical address in the state of formation. We provide services in all 50 states, so you can start your business anywhere.
We take care of everything
Not only will we provide you with our registered agent services, we will also handle all the paperwork required to set up a registered agent for your business.
What's Included With Our Registered Agent Service
MyCorporation registered agent service provides your business with a registered agent street address in the state you choose. Legal and official documents are delivered to that address, then routed to the business owner in an organized way. With this service you get:
- Registered agent street address in the state you choose.
- In-person availability during business hours at that address.
- Acceptance of service of process.
- Receipt of legal and official documents from the state.
- Sorting of important state notices from junk mail.
- Fast routing for time-sensitive documents.
- Delivery of received documents to the business owner.
- Registered agent service available in all 50 states.
What Is a Registered Agent?
A registered agent is the contact listed for a business entity on the public record, often through a Secretary of State office. That contact receives service of process, legal notices, tax notices, and official state letters. States may also send filing deadline notices, such as annual report reminders.
States require a registered agent when forming an LLC or corporation. The registered agent must have a street address in the state where the business is registered and be available there during normal business hours.
Purpose of a Registered Agent
A registered agent serves as the official contact point for an LLC or corporation. The state lists the registered agent name and delivery address on the public record. This provides a dedicated delivery address for service of process, legal notices, and official state correspondence. Some states refer to the role as a statutory agent or resident agent.
Documents may include lawsuit papers, franchise tax forms, tax notices, annual report notices, and renewal notices. Some of these items include a deadline.
When documents arrive at the registered agent's address, the registered agent forwards them to the business owner or the business contact you choose. This helps legal and state documents reach the right person for your LLC or corporation.
Registered Agent Requirements
LLCs, corporations, and nonprofit corporations must list a registered agent with the state. The state record is the public business file for your company. It shows the registered agent name and a street address in the same state, not a P.O. box.
A person must be available at that address during normal business hours. The registered agent accepts legal papers and state letters for the business and forwards them. The registered agent agrees to serve. If the name or address changes, the business files an update with the state.
- Registered agent name listed with the state.
- Street address in the same state, not a P.O. box.
- A person available during normal business hours.
- Acceptance of legal papers and state letters.
- The registered agent agrees to serve.
- State update filed if the name or address changes.
How Service of Process Works for Your Business
Service of process is the formal delivery of legal papers to a business. A process server or other authorized person delivers the papers, often to the registered agent's address on file with the state. After delivery, your business receives the papers through the delivery method linked to your registered agent service so response deadlines can be tracked.
Documents That Can Arrive
- Complaint
- Legal notice
- Subpoena
- Wage garnishment notice
- Notice of lien
What Happens When Documents Arrive
- A process server delivers the papers to the registered agent's address.
- Our staff logs what arrived and records the delivery date.
- A notice goes to the business contact on your order or account.
- We forward the documents using the delivery option available for your service.
Why Your Business Needs a Registered Agent
State law requires an LLC or corporation to list a registered agent in the state where it forms. The registered agent is the contact the state uses for official mail tied to your business.
Without a registered agent on file, important notices can go to the wrong address. Missed notices can lead to late fees, missed deadlines, or issues with business status. A registered agent provides a fixed contact the state can use for deliveries.
Doing Business in Another State
If your LLC or corporation operates in a state outside its home state, that state may treat it as a foreign entity. Foreign simply means out of state. A foreign qualification may be required before legally operating there, and some states refer to approval as a certificate of authority.
After registering in the new state, a registered agent is also required in that state. The registered agent name and address are listed on the state filing for that state. MyCorporation registered agent service is available across the United States in all 50 states.
Why Choose MyCorporation For Registered Agent Service
MyCorporation has provided business filing services since 1998. That long track record helps when filing rules change from state to state. MyCorporation works with all 50 states.
Registered Agent Service can be added during business formation. Deluxe and Premium packages list Registered Agent Service as included. MyCorporation also states it is a document-filing service and cannot provide legal or financial advice.
- MyCorporation has been a business filing service since 1998.
- Works in all 50 states.
- Helped over 1 million new businesses form and grow.
- Registered Agent Service is included with Deluxe and Premium packages.
- Document Filing Service notice on the site.
"Our goal has always been to make starting and maintaining a business easier for our customers."
Deborah Sweeney, MyCorporation CEO
MyCorporation Registered Agent Service Coverage
Registered agent service is available in all 50 states, so MyCorporation can be used in every state where your business registers. Choose your state, and the registered agent name and address are provided for your filing.
Let MyCorporation Act As Your Registered Agent
- We help you maintain privacy and separation from the public.
- Accept legal documents outside of the business.
- We will receive service of process for your business during any legal action.
- Services are available in all 50 states.
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easier for our customers."
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We'll help you file your business in 3 simple steps.
We make starting and maintaining your business simple, fast, and worry-free.
1
Answer some basic questions
Complete our simple online questionnaire, or call us directly and one of our team members will walk you through the process.
2
We take care of the paperwork
Sit back and relax while one of our filing experts completes the required paperwork quickly and accurately on your behalf.
3
Receive your completed filings
We provide you with your completed filings and any other necessary documentation. It's that simple, done in minutes.
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Frequently asked questions
+\ Is a registered agent required?
In most states, an LLC or corporation must list a registered agent with the state. That listing is used to deliver legal papers and official mail. If the listing is missing or incorrect, notices can be sent to the wrong address.
+\ What does a registered agent do?
A registered agent receives legal papers and official state mail for the business. Those documents are then forwarded to the business contact selected on the account.
+\ What is the service of process?
Service of process is the formal delivery of lawsuit papers to a business. A process server delivers these papers to the registered agent address on file. Some documents include a response deadline.
+\ Can I be my own registered agent?
Many states allow it. A street address in the state is required, and someone must be available there during business hours. The name and address appear on public state records, and travel or irregular schedules can lead to missed deliveries.
+\ Can I use a P.O. box?
A P.O. box does not meet registered agent address requirements in many states. A physical street address is required for delivery. Using a registered agent service provides an address where important documents can be delivered.
+\ What documents are sent to a registered agent?
Service of process and lawsuit papers are delivered to the registered agent address. Official state mail tied to filings may also be sent there, including annual report and renewal notices. Some tax agencies may send tax notices as well.
+\ How will I receive documents?
Documents are delivered using the option selected on the order or in the account settings. Notices are sent to the business contact details on file, so reviewing account delivery preferences is recommended.
+\ How fast will I be notified?
Notification timing depends on the delivery option selected for the service. Contact details on the account determine where notices are sent. Some documents include deadlines, so notices should be reviewed promptly and contact information kept current.
+\ What happens if I don't maintain a registered agent?
Without a registered agent, legal papers and state mail can be missed. States may add fees, mark the business out of good standing, or dissolve the entity for ongoing noncompliance. Listing a new registered agent and filing the state change form resolves the issue.
+\ Do I need one in every state?
A registered agent is required in each state where the business is registered. When registering outside the home state, the foreign state also requires its own registered agent listing.
+\ How do I change my registered agent?
File a change with the state using a statement of change or change-of-agent form. A state filing fee may apply. Keep proof of the filed update with your business records.
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