Do I need a registered agent in your state?

Yes. Every LLC and corporation registered in your state is legally required to maintain a registered agent with a physical in-state address that is available during business hours to accept legal and state documents.

Can I be my own registered agent in your state?

You can, provided you have a physical street address in your state (not a P.O. box) and are available during business hours. Many owners instead hire a commercial agent for privacy and to avoid missing a legal notice.

How much does a registered agent cost in your state?

Commercial registered-agent services in your state typically charge $50–$300 per year. Prices vary with add-ons like compliance reminders, mail forwarding, and document scanning.

What happens if I don't have a registered agent?

Your business can fall out of good standing, be administratively dissolved, or lose the ability to bring lawsuits, and you may miss a lawsuit served against you. Maintaining an active agent avoids default judgments and compliance lapses.

How do I change my registered agent in your state?

File a change-of-registered-agent form with the state (Sunbiz in FL, LARA in MI, the Division of Corporations in DE) — usually a short filing with a small fee. Your new agent can often handle the paperwork for you.

Registered Agents by State

Every LLC and corporation must keep a registered agent: a person or company with a physical in-state address that accepts legal papers and state notices for the business. Compare 213 registered-agent firms in 3 states.

State	Firms listed	Cities with a page
Registered agents in Delaware	89	8
Registered agents in Florida	77	12
Registered agents in Michigan	47	7

Registered agents in Delaware

Delaware is the most popular US state for incorporation — home to a majority of Fortune 500 companies — largely because of its business-friendly Court of Chancery and corporate law. Every Delaware entity must list a Delaware registered agent, and out-of-state owners (the common case) must use a commercial agent. Delaware also charges an annual franchise tax and a report; your agent typically forwards these notices. Commercial registered-agent fees generally run $50–$300 per year.

Registered agents in Florida

Florida LLCs and corporations must designate a registered agent with a Florida street address (no P.O. boxes) on file with the Division of Corporations (Sunbiz). Entities also file an annual report through Sunbiz each year to stay active. You can be your own agent, but a commercial agent keeps your home address off the public record and ensures documents are received. Typical fees run $50–$300 per year.

Registered agents in Michigan

Michigan calls it a resident agent: every LLC and corporation must maintain one with a Michigan street address, registered with the Department of Licensing and Regulatory Affairs (LARA). Businesses also file an annual statement/report with LARA. A commercial resident agent provides a reliable in-state address and forwards state and legal mail. Typical fees run $50–$300 per year.

Registered Agents in Smaller Cities

36 firms in cities with fewer than three listed agents, too few for a city page of their own.

D.P., INC. Milford
Focal Point Business Coaching - Pathway to Success Townsend
MVBECK ENTERPRISES INC. Rehoboth Beach
Darrell Andrews LLC Bear
Envirocorp Inc. Harrington
Agents of Delaware, Inc Hockessin
DOT Foods, Inc. Bear
Community Integrated Services, Milford Office Milford
Lavel Consulting Rehoboth Beach
Parasec Inc Camden
Easy Solutions Document Services Corp Hialeah
Royal Fischer Lakeland
Ultimate Connectionz Palm Beach Gardens
Content Creators Experience Hollywood
Corporate Office Oakland Park
R. Business and Associated Hollywood
TFG Concierge Corporate Services LLC North Palm Beach
Florida Registered Agent Services Boca Raton
Florida Tax Services, LLC Sarasota
LLC Hub Miramar
Active Filings LLC Dania Beach
Cindy's Florida LLC Formations Sarasota
Community Revitalization Affiliates Miramar
IncNow - Agents & Corporations, Inc. Naples
Business Consultants Sterling Heights Sterling Heights
AxNet USA - Small Business IT Services Farmington Hills
Michigan Small Business Development Center Greater Washtenaw Region Ann Arbor
WR America Inc. and WR America Logistics Inc. Warren
Michigan Small Business Development Center - Capital Region Lansing
Office of Raymond Guzall Farmington Hills
Sciemetric Instruments Inc Rochester Hills
Governmental Consultant Services, Inc. (GCSI) Lansing
Direct Inc (Direct Incorporation) Ann Arbor
DivDat (Diversified Data Processing & Consulting, Inc.) Detroit
Forming Simulation Technologies LLC Northville
Vision Business Solutions Detroit

Frequently asked questions

Do I need a registered agent in your state?: Yes. Every LLC and corporation registered in your state is legally required to maintain a registered agent with a physical in-state address that is available during business hours to accept legal and state documents.
Can I be my own registered agent in your state?: You can, provided you have a physical street address in your state (not a P.O. box) and are available during business hours. Many owners instead hire a commercial agent for privacy and to avoid missing a legal notice.
How much does a registered agent cost in your state?: Commercial registered-agent services in your state typically charge $50–$300 per year. Prices vary with add-ons like compliance reminders, mail forwarding, and document scanning.
What happens if I don't have a registered agent?: Your business can fall out of good standing, be administratively dissolved, or lose the ability to bring lawsuits, and you may miss a lawsuit served against you. Maintaining an active agent avoids default judgments and compliance lapses.
How do I change my registered agent in your state?: File a change-of-registered-agent form with the state (Sunbiz in FL, LARA in MI, the Division of Corporations in DE) — usually a short filing with a small fee. Your new agent can often handle the paperwork for you.