Registered Agent Service - Free First Year With Business Formation
Every LLC and corporation is required by state law to have a registered agent — a person or entity with a physical address in your state of formation who is available during business hours to receive legal documents and official government notices on your behalf. We include your first year of registered agent service free when you form a business through Bizee. Standalone service is $119/year.
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What a registered agent does for your business
A registered agent is your business's official point of contact with the state. Every corporation, LLC, and limited partnership must designate one in the state where it's formed or registered to do business. The agent receives service of process — meaning lawsuits, subpoenas, and legal notices — along with official correspondence from the secretary of state, things like annual report reminders and tax notices.
The agent must have a physical street address in the state (not a P.O. box) and be available during regular business hours to accept documents. That's the core legal requirement, and it applies in all 50 states.
Most business owners don't think about their registered agent until something arrives — and that's exactly when you want someone reliable in place.
What's included
Our registered agent service covers the requirements and adds tools that make staying in good standing easier throughout the year.
Here's what's included:
- Physical registered agent address in your state of formation, satisfying the state's street address requirement - Receipt and forwarding of all legal documents, including service of process and government notices - Secure online dashboard where you can view and download documents as they arrive - Compliance reminders for annual reports and other state filing deadlines - Coverage in all 50 states — we own and operate our own offices nationwide, so there's no third-party handoff - Instant notification when documents are received, so nothing sits unread
Once you've formed your business, you can manage your registered agent service and view incoming documents directly through your Bizee dashboard.
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How it works
Getting a registered agent in place takes a few minutes. Here's how the process works:
**Step 1: Choose your path.** If you're forming a new LLC or corporation, registered agent service is included free in your first year — no separate signup needed. If you already have a business, select the standalone registered agent option.
**Step 2: We assign your agent.** We designate a registered agent at one of our physical offices in your state. That address goes on your formation documents or change-of-agent filing with the secretary of state.
**Step 3: Documents come to us.** When legal documents or government notices arrive, we receive them at our office and notify you. You can view and download everything through your online dashboard.
**Step 4: Stay on top of deadlines.** We send compliance reminders before your annual report and other state filing deadlines are due, so you don't miss them.
Changing your registered agent later is straightforward — you file a change-of-agent form with your state's secretary of state office. We handle that paperwork for you if you're switching to Bizee.
Why using a professional registered agent service matters
You can serve as your own registered agent if you're a resident of the state and available at a physical address during business hours. Many business owners do this when they start out. But there are real trade-offs worth knowing.
Your registered agent address becomes part of the public record. If you use your home address, it's searchable by anyone. A professional service gives you a business address on file instead.
Plus, if you're ever away from your office — traveling, at a client meeting, or working remotely — and a process server shows up, no one is there to receive the documents. Missing service of process can mean a default judgment against your business before you even know a lawsuit was filed.
Not maintaining a registered agent at all is a more serious problem. The state can administratively dissolve your LLC or revoke your corporation's authority to do business, which means you can't legally enter contracts, open bank accounts, or operate until you're reinstated.
A professional registered agent service removes the availability requirement from your plate and keeps your personal address off public filings.
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Your registered agent is a legal requirement — and the right one keeps your business in good standing without adding work to your day. Get your first year free when you form a business with Bizee, or add standalone service for $119/year. Get started today
Frequently asked questions
What is a registered agent and why do I need one?
A registered agent is a person or entity designated to receive legal documents, lawsuits, and official government notices on behalf of your business. Every LLC, corporation, and limited partnership is required by state law to have one. The agent must have a physical street address in the state of formation and be available during regular business hours to accept documents.
Without a registered agent on file, your business can lose good standing with the state — and the state can administratively dissolve your LLC or revoke your corporation's authority to operate.
Can I be my own registered agent for my LLC?
Yes, but there are trade-offs. You can serve as your own registered agent if you're a resident of the state where your LLC is formed and you have a physical street address there where you're available during business hours. The main downsides: your address becomes part of the public record, and you need to be physically present at that address during all business hours to receive documents.
Many business owners use a professional service to keep their personal address off public filings and to make sure documents are received even when they're away from the office.
Do I need a registered agent in every state my business operates in?
Yes, if your business is registered to do business in multiple states. Every state where your LLC or corporation is formally registered — whether as a domestic or foreign entity — requires its own registered agent with a physical address in that state. If you're only operating informally in another state without registering there, you don't need a registered agent in that state.
If you expand and register in additional states, you'll need to designate a registered agent in each one.
What happens if my business doesn't have a registered agent?
Not maintaining a registered agent puts your business at risk of administrative dissolution or loss of good standing with the state. That means the state can revoke your authority to do business — and until you're reinstated, you may not be able to enter contracts, open bank accounts, or operate legally.
Plus, without a registered agent in place, you may not receive service of process if your business is sued. Missing that notice can result in a default judgment against your business before you have a chance to respond.
How much does a registered agent service cost?
It depends on the provider and what's included. Our registered agent service is free for the first year when you form a business through Bizee. After the first year, it renews at $119/year. Standalone service for an existing business is also $119/year.
That covers your state's physical address requirement, document receipt and forwarding, an online dashboard for viewing documents, and compliance reminders for annual report deadlines.
Can I change my registered agent later?
Yes. You can change your registered agent at any time by filing a change-of-agent form with the secretary of state in the state where your business is registered. The process and any associated state fees vary by state.
If you're switching to Bizee as your registered agent, we handle the change-of-agent filing for you.
What should I look for when choosing a registered agent service?
It depends on your priorities, but a few things matter most. Look for a provider with a physical office in your state — not a mail forwarding service. Check whether they offer an online portal for viewing documents and compliance reminders for upcoming deadlines. Reliability and availability during business hours are non-negotiable, since missing a legal notice can have real consequences for your business.
If you operate in multiple states, a provider with offices in all 50 states removes the need to coordinate multiple agents.