Using a professional registered agent makes sense when you are not a resident of the state or if don't have a permanent physical business address that's occupied during normal business hours. A professional registered agent also enables you to better safeguard your privacy.

Prompt & discreet handling of important legal and tax documents.

Read some examples of default judgments ensuing from registered agent problems.

Every state requires that corporations, LLCs, and other formal business types (such as limited partnership) formed or registered to do business in that state have an in-state registered agent. Many states prohibit the business itself from serving as the registered agent, but most allow an individual associated with the business to fill this vital role. However, having an individual serve as registered agent often proves to be an unwise decision.

Know what to look for when selecting a Registered Agent to receive service of process and other legal documents on behalf of your business.

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North Dakota — Senate Bill 2252, effective August 1, 2015, enacts new sections of law relating to the role of the secretary of state in filing signed documents or records, permitting an agent to sign documents or records filed with the secretary of state, and providing a penalty for a person signing without authority.