Choose a Registered Agent
Posted: Sat Jul 05, 2025 10:38 am
As you can see, things can get complicated with a business name registration. But it doesn’t need to be that way. We’ve simplified things with the upcoming RelateLegal, part of our small business toolkit. It makes this step as easy as choosing a domain for your website in a search box, and will also do the heavy lifting on your registration paperwork.
This is an individual or company that agrees to accept legal documents on behalf of your LLC, especially for litigation situations. A registered agent (also called ‘resident agent’ or ‘statutory agent’) is required by overseas data most states, and must meet each state’s requirements.
At a minimum, the registered agent must have a physical street address in the state where your LLC is registered. Most businesses use a professional service for this. Or with the upcoming RelateLegal tool, you can get everything you need including your registered agent, in one package.
You or another member of the LLC can act as registered agent, provided you meet these requirements:
Your name and physical address must be viewable in public records.
Be present and available at the listed address from 9 am to 5 pm Monday through Friday, to receive official documents.
Stay current with your mail so you can respond to important documents promptly and avoid missing deadlines.
This is an individual or company that agrees to accept legal documents on behalf of your LLC, especially for litigation situations. A registered agent (also called ‘resident agent’ or ‘statutory agent’) is required by overseas data most states, and must meet each state’s requirements.
At a minimum, the registered agent must have a physical street address in the state where your LLC is registered. Most businesses use a professional service for this. Or with the upcoming RelateLegal tool, you can get everything you need including your registered agent, in one package.
You or another member of the LLC can act as registered agent, provided you meet these requirements:
Your name and physical address must be viewable in public records.
Be present and available at the listed address from 9 am to 5 pm Monday through Friday, to receive official documents.
Stay current with your mail so you can respond to important documents promptly and avoid missing deadlines.