Appointing a Registered Agent
01.What is a Registered Agent?
A registered agent is a person or professional service designated to receive official government correspondence and legal notices (such as lawsuits) on behalf of your business.
02.Requirements
The registered agent must have a physical street address (not a PO Box) in the state of formation and must be available during regular business hours.
03.Using a Professional Service
While you can act as your own agent if you have a physical address in the state, hiring a professional registered agent service (costing $50–$300 annually) protects your privacy and ensures you never miss critical legal notices.