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What is a Registered Agent called in each state?

Posted by Matt Horwitz on December 31, 2018

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 for Service of Process A Registered Agent is a person or company who agrees to receive legal mail (called “service of […]

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When forming an LLC, who is the Registered Agent?

Posted by Matt Horwitz on June 1, 2017

An LLC Registered Agent is a person or company who agrees to receive legal and court mail (called Service or Process) on behalf of your LLC. In most states, you have 3 options for who can be your LLC’s Registered Agent. Designating a Registered Agent for your LLC is a state requirement and it ensures that the US court and legal system function properly.

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