Registered Agents in New Castle, DE
Compare 4 registered-agent firms in New Castle, Delaware: service of process, incorporation, and corporate filings.
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Legacy Building LLC
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Registered Agent · 2 Penns Way, New Castle, DE 19720
Services: business formation
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The Incorporating Company
★★★★★★★★★★4.0(1 Google review)
Registered Agent · 42 Reads Way, New Castle, DE 19720
Services: business formation
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DBS, Inc.
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Registered Agent · 200 Churchmans Rd, New Castle, DE 19720
Services: business formation
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SOS Business Solutions
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Registered Agent · 100 McMullen Ave #1022, New Castle, DE 19720
Services: business formation
Do you need a registered agent in Delaware?
Every LLC and corporation formed in Delaware must continuously maintain a registered agent — a person or company with a physical street address in the state who accepts legal documents (service of process), state notices, and tax correspondence on the business's behalf during normal business hours. You can act as your own agent if you have an in-state address and are available during the day, but many owners hire a commercial registered agent for privacy, reliability, and to avoid being served in front of clients. See all Delaware registered agents »
Frequently asked questions
- Do I need a registered agent in Delaware?
- Yes. Every LLC and corporation registered in Delaware 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 Delaware?
- You can, provided you have a physical street address in Delaware (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 Delaware?
- Commercial registered-agent services in Delaware 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 Delaware?
- 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.