What is a Registered Agent called in each state? The term Registered Agent is used in 39 states plus the District of Columbia and Puerto Rico. A Registered Agent may also be referred to as a: Resident Agent Registered Office Statutory Agent Agent of Process Agent for Service of Process A Registered Agent is a person or company who agrees to receive legal mail (called “service of process”) on behalf of a legal entity (such as an LLC or Corporation) in case that entity is sued. Service of process can include complaints, summons, and subpoenas. Oftentimes, the Secretary of State will also use a Registered Agent’s address as an entity’s point of contact for official notices sent to the business. More often that not though, most regular mail (items that are not service of process) will be sent to the entity’s principal office address or mailing address. What is a Registered
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