What is Registered Agent? Definition, requirements, and how it applies to your business formation. Learn everything about registered agent for LLCs and corporations.
# Registered Agent
A Registered Agent (also called a Statutory Agent or Resident Agent) is a person or service designated to receive legal documents, government correspondence, and service of process on behalf of a business entity. Every LLC and corporation must maintain a registered agent with a physical street address in its state of formation.
The registered agent must be available during normal business hours to accept documents. Using a registered agent service (rather than yourself) keeps your personal address off public records and ensures you never miss critical legal notices.
Lovie provides registered agent service in all 50 states at $79/year ($49/year in Wyoming), priced separately from formation. Your agent address stays current and documents are forwarded digitally within hours of receipt.