FORMATIONHUB
Business Formation Services

LLC Registered Agent Service

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How It Works

How it works:

  1. 1.Choose your state of formation
  2. 2.Fill out the online application
  3. 3.Pay state fees
  4. 4.Receive your formation documents

The Process of LLC Application

A registered agent is the person or company that accepts legal documents and official state correspondence on behalf of your LLC. Every U.S. state and the District of Columbia requires every LLC to have one, and the agent has to have a physical street address in the LLC's formation state. P.O. boxes don't qualify. The agent also has to be available during normal business hours so service of process can actually happen if your LLC ever gets sued.

Owners pick between three options. First, they serve as their own agent, which works if they have a qualifying address and are around during business hours. Second, a friend, family member, or attorney serves as the agent. Third, they use a registered agent service. The third option is the most common because it solves the privacy issue (your home address isn't on the public record), the availability issue (the service is always staffed during business hours), and the multi-state issue (services typically cover all 50 states with a single account).

FormationHub provides registered agent service in all 50 states. The service includes a physical street address in your formation state, immediate mail forwarding for legal documents and state notices, and compliance reminders before key state filings. Everything is accessible through a secure online portal so you can pull up any document we've received for your LLC at any time.

Frequently Asked Questions

Get answers to common questions about LLC formation

A registered agent is the person or company designated to receive legal documents, government notices, and official mail on behalf of your LLC. Every state requires every LLC to maintain one, and the agent must have a physical street address in your LLC's formation state.
It's a state-law requirement, but the practical reason matters too. If your LLC ever gets sued, the lawsuit papers go to the registered agent first. State compliance notices, tax notices, and other official mail go to the agent too. Missing one of those deliveries can have real consequences, including default judgments or losing your LLC's good standing.
Receives legal documents (lawsuits and service of process), state correspondence (annual report notices, compliance letters), and tax notices on behalf of your LLC. The agent has to have a physical address in your formation state and be available during business hours to accept these documents.
FormationHub charges a flat yearly fee for registered agent service. You'll see the exact amount before you sign up, and there are no per-document or per-mail charges layered on top. The fee covers the address, mail forwarding, scanning, and compliance reminders.
Yes. All 50 states and the District of Columbia require every LLC to have a registered agent, and you have to maintain one for as long as the LLC is active. You can't form an LLC without naming an agent, and if you lose your agent, the state can suspend your LLC's good standing.
Yes, if you have a physical street address (not a P.O. box) in your LLC's formation state and you're available during normal business hours. Many owners qualify but choose a service anyway for privacy reasons. Your registered agent's address is public, which can mean unwanted mail and visits if you use your home address.
They're the same role with different names. Some states use "registered agent." Others use "statutory agent" (Arizona, Ohio) or "resident agent" (Maryland, Michigan). The function is identical, which is receiving legal mail and official notices on behalf of your LLC.
Your LLC can fall out of good standing with the state, which leads to late fees, suspension of your business, and eventually involuntary dissolution if you don't fix it. You can also miss legal documents that lead to default judgments because no one was available to accept them.
A physical street address in your formation state, acceptance of legal documents and state correspondence, scanning and forwarding of mail, compliance reminders before key state deadlines, and a secure online portal where you can access everything we've received for your LLC.
Yes. You can change your registered agent at any time by filing a change form with your state's business filing agency. The exact form varies by state. We can handle the change filing for you when you switch your registered agent service to FormationHub.
Yes, if you're registered in multiple states. Each state where your LLC is registered (your home state plus any states where you've registered as a foreign LLC) needs its own registered agent with a physical address in that state. FormationHub provides registered agent service in all 50 states, so coverage is straightforward if you operate in multiple jurisdictions.
In most states, yes. Anyone over 18 with a physical address in the state and availability during business hours can serve. Many owners start that way and switch to a service later when privacy or reliability becomes more important, for example when the family member moves, retires, or becomes harder to reach during the day.

FormationHub provides document preparation and filing services for business formations. We are not a law firm, accounting firm, or government agency, and we do not offer legal, tax, or financial advice. The information on this site is for general informational purposes only. Our service handles the preparation and submission of your LLC formation documents to the appropriate state authority on your behalf. FormationHub operates independently and is not endorsed by, affiliated with, or connected to any Secretary of State office or government body. We strongly recommend consulting a qualified attorney or tax professional for guidance specific to your situation.