Can I be my own registered agent?

You can be your own registered agent if you meet two requirements: you have a physical street address in the state of formation (not a PO Box), and you are personally available at that address during standard business hours (typically 9 AM to 5 PM, Monday through Friday).

If you live in Delaware and form a Delaware LLC, you can list your home address and serve as your own agent. However, this means your home address becomes public record, you must be physically present during business hours, and if you miss a delivery of legal papers, you could default in a lawsuit. Most founders use a professional registered agent service to maintain privacy, ensure reliability, and avoid the constraint of being physically present at a fixed address during work hours.