Requirements and Responsibilities
To become a registered agent in New Hampshire you must:
- Be over 18
- Have a New Hampshire street address
To change your registered agent, file a form and pay $15 fee. Consider using our partner if you need an agent.
To become a notary, meet eligibility, submit forms and fee, take oath, buy seal and journal.
A registered agent ensures you get legal notices, helps avoid penalties and is available during business hours so you don’t have to be. When finding an agent, look for an established company with positive reviews and experience with LLC services.
Acting as Your Own Registered Agent
To become a registered agent in Minnesota, you must:
- Reside in Minnesota or be a corporation/LLC authorized to do business there
- Have a physical Minnesota address to accept service of process during business hours
As the owner, you can be your own registered agent by listing your name and address on the LLC formation documents, though this makes your personal address public. The registered agent must be available during normal business hours.
A registered agent’s main roles are to receive legal documents like service of process for the business, maintaining legal separation between a business and owners’ personal assets. Appointing a reliable registered agent ensures smooth business operation within legal parameters.
You can serve as your own registered agent, but non-residents cannot be their own registered agents and must use a Minnesota resident. Consider the public disclosure and availability requirements before deciding to be your own registered agent. Using a professional service may suit your needs better.