How does our registered agent service work?
Your official documents arrive
We scan & upload them
You are notified via text & email
Which documents do they receive on your behalf?
Is it mandatory?
Why choose Tailor Brands?
Reliable service
Count on a reliable service that ensures all documents are received promptly
You move, we don’t
Change your address without worrying about missing legal documents and correspondence
Dashboard notifications
Stay informed with regular notifications of important documents
Professional address
Keep your business looking professional by avoiding awkward deliveries
What is a registered agent?
In short, a registered agent is the person or business your LLC names to receive legal papers and official notices from the state. Learn more in our guide on what is a registered agent?
Some states use a different name. For example, Arizona and Ohio call it a statutory agent, and Maryland, Massachusetts, Michigan, Kansas and Rhode Island call it a resident agent.
Your registered agent options
| Yourself | Friend or family member | Registered agent service | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cost | Free | Usually free | $50–$300 a year (Tailor Brands: $199) |
| Street address in the state | Needed | Needed | Included |
| Available during business hours | You must be | They must be | Yes |
| Address on the public record | Yours | Theirs | The service’s |
| Works if you move or travel | Only if you file a change | Only if they stay | Yes |
| Works in other states | Only where you have an address | Only where they live | Yes, in every state |
How to appoint or change your registered agent
You name your registered agent in your Articles of Organization when you create your LLC. To change it later, file a change of registered agent form (sometimes called a statement of change) with your state’s business filing office and pay its fee, which varies by state. Some states let you change it on your annual report instead. Make sure your new agent agrees to serve before you file.
FAQ
The cost of a registered agent service varies on the provider and the level of service you choose. On average, you can pay anywhere from $50 to $300 per year. Some services offer basic mail forwarding at lower rates, while we include additional features like compliance monitoring, document scanning, and notifications for a higher price.
Any corporation or LLC in the United States of America is legally required to appoint a registered agent.
While it’s possible to act as your own registered agent, many business owners choose not to. You’ll need to be present at your registered address at all times during business hours to physically receive legal documents and official correspondence.
Yes, you can change your registered agent by filing a change form with your state’s business agency.
When you create your LLC or corporation, because you name your agent in your formation documents.
You can appoint yourself, someone else, or a professional service that meets state requirements.
