Registered Agent Services - Select LegalZoom as a Registered Agent for Your Business

Get a registered agent to receive service of process on behalf of your business.

We receive important legal documents, enhancing your privacy and freeing you up to run your business. We also give you access to our Compliance Calendar, keeping you informed of annual report and business income tax requirements and deadlines throughout the year.

Pricing starts at $159 per year*

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Common questions

Why do I need a registered agent?

In most states, a registered agent must be named in the document forming a corporation or LLC. A registered agent is authorized to receive service of process in the event of a lawsuit and other important documents on behalf of the business.

What are the requirements of being a registered agent?

A registered agent must be an adult or an authorized business available during normal business hours at a street address in the state in which the business is formed or foreign qualified. For privacy and convenience reasons, many businesses choose a third party, such as LegalZoom, to serve as their registered agent.

Can I change the registered agent?

You can change the registered agent of an existing entity. Doing so typically requires a fee and filing with your state. If you want LegalZoom to be your business's registered agent, we will file the required documentation at no additional cost.

How do I contact LegalZoom about my existing account?

Please sign into My Account for help with an existing Registered Agent account.

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Registered Agent Services - Select LegalZoom as Your Registered Agent

A common question many people have when forming an LLC or corporation is, "what is a registered agent?" A registered agent is designated to receive service of process in the event of a lawsuit, as well as other important documents on behalf of a business. In most states, a registered agent must be named in the document forming a corporation or LLC. A registered agent must be an adult or an authorized business available during normal business hours at a street address in the state where the business is formed. Many businesses choose third parties to serve as their registered agents for privacy and convenience reasons. When you select LegalZoom as your registered agent, we will receive important legal documents on your behalf, enhancing your privacy and freeing you up to run your business. You will also have access to LegalZoom's Compliance Calendar, keeping you informed of annual report and business income tax deadlines throughout the year. Registered agent services from LegalZoom also include electronic storage of your documents and mail, providing replacement copies if needed. Whether you need an LLC registered agent, corporation registered agent, nonprofit registered agent, or partnership registered agent, LegalZoom can provide registered agent services for a low fee.

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