Registered Agent Services
URA offers Registered Agent services in all 50 states, including the District of Columbia and foreign jurisdictions.
No matter where your business is located, we’ve got you covered.
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What is a registered agent?
A registered agent serves as a third-party representative within the state and receives correspondence from the Secretary of state, service of process documents, and official notifications from the government, such as notice of lawsuits or tax forms, for the LLC or corporation. They accept and forward this correspondence to the entity it represents.
All states now require a business owner or operator to name a registered agent.
Do I need a registered agent?
Ask yourself these questions:
- Does your business operate outside of your state of residence?
- Do you prefer not to receive legal documents at your business address?
- Is there a chance that your business may not have staff on site during standard business hours?
If you answered yes to any of these questions, a registered agent may be a valuable asset to your business.
What does a registered agent do?
A registered agent’s primary function is to accept service of process. In the event that you or your business is sued or involved in legal proceedings, legal documents will need to be officially served to notify you of impending court proceedings. This is almost always done in person by a process server.
The notification has to be done in an official manner to provide proof to the court that you were notified and allow for due process. Typically, these legal documents include a summons and a complaint. Once the registered agent accepts the service, he or she will then notify you as the business owner.
The individual must be available during business hours to accept the service in order to fulfill their duties and their name and address will be published with your company information.
Why Hire a Registered Agent
- State requirements
- Privacy protection
- Convenience and Peace of Mind
- Unexpected scenerios
CONTENT REQUIRED
- Certificate of Existence
- Certificate of Status
- Standing Certificate
Do I need one for my LLC?
How much does it cost to get one?
*State fees are not included. View the state fees for every state.
Can I be my own registered agent?
Yes, but it’s often not recommended, especially for privacy reasons. You can learn more about the risks by checking out our blog post on the subject.
We are also sometimes asked if your spouse can be your registered agent. Again, it is not recommended for many of the same reasons.
How to Change Your Registered Agent
How to Maintain Your Registered Agent Services
Think of your registered agent as your business’s legal guardian, always watching over its well-being.
Just like you wouldn’t neglect regular checkups for your health, maintaining your service is equally vital. Forgetting to update contact information, letting fees lapse, or even switching agents thoughtlessly can have serious consequences. Missed legal documents, service of process failures, and non-compliance penalties can derail your business, costing you time, money, and potentially even its legitimacy.
Consider it a small investment in safeguarding your business’s future, ensuring smooth operations, and avoiding unnecessary legal headaches.
Our Process
How to Change Your Registered Agent
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Give us the details
Just some basics and a quick checkout and we’ll have everything we need to take the lead.
Typically all we need is a few business details and a signature.
We'll file the appropriate paperwork with the state
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