Who Needs A Registered Agent?
Many legal letters and other documents have strict deadlines. and if you miss deadlines to file documents or pay fees, you could be subject to penalties. with legalzoom’s registered agent service, you’ll get alerts when you receive notices, and reminders when tax and annual report deadlines are approaching.
Why Do I Need A Registered Agent?
In most states, you're legally obligated to have a registered agent, also known as statutory representation. a registered agent ensures you don't miss important legal notices, official state correspondence, or service of process documents, helping you avoid penalties and potential legal judgments against your business.
How Do I Appoint A Registered Agent?
If you use our registered agent service, we’ll take care of everything for you and serve as your registered agent. just answer a few questions about your business and we’ll use your answers to complete your paperwork, send it to your state, and cover any fees.
Can I Change My Registered Agent?
Yes, you'll need to file paperwork and pay a fee, depending on your state's requirements. if you choose us as your new registered agent, we'll handle the paperwork and cover the fees at no cost to you. we'll also update the registered agent information with your secretary of state.
What Kind Of Mail Could I Receive And How Does It Work?
You may receive items such as legal mail (including legal service of process), official state correspondence, annual report notices, or even junk mail (which we’ll shred for you). for legal service of process and other urgent mail, we will upload the documents to your secure cloud storage, notify you via email (with reminders if you don't open it), and send a postcard notice to the address on file. for all other mail, we'll upload the documents to your account and notify you by email.