Role of a Registered Agent
A registered agent, also known as a statutory agent, is a person or entity appointed by a corporation to receive legal and official documents on the corporation’s behalf. Their primary function is to act as a liaison between the state government and the corporation.
Importance of a Registered Agent
The role of a registered agent is primarily to receive legal notices and service of process on behalf of a corporation. The service of process is then delivered by a process server or by mail in some states. A registered agent must have a physical address within the state where the business is registered and be available during regular business hours to accept and forward documents.
Corporate Agent Functions
An agent is an intermediary authorized to make agreements between customers and the principal. An agent has legal authority to market services and perform related functions on behalf of the principal. This gives rise to legally-accepted duties within the concept of agency.
Additional Details:
- A registered agent must be available at all times during normal business hours to receive information from the government or other organizations.
- A registered agent is a critical component of any corporation’s structure to act as a liaison between the state government and the corporation receiving service of process and other communications from the state.
- A registered agent must have an actual physical address in the state to receive a summons and petition if the corporation is sued.