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Indiana Registered Agent for Your LLC

Every business entity formed in Indiana is required to appoint a person or business to act as a Registered Agent.

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What is a Registered Agent?

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    Your Indiana Registered Agent provides various services, including the acceptance of formal documents and correspondence from the Indiana SOS, Business Services Division.


    Your LLC must have a Registered Agent at all times. You’ll appoint one when you first formally register and start your business. You can also replace your existing Indiana Registered Agent at a later date, provided there is a smooth transition between the old and new agents.

    Registered Agent Requirements

    • Every LLC, both foreign and domestic, must have a Registered Agent with a registered office within the State of Indiana at all times.
    • The Registered Agent can be a domestic or foreign (licensed to transact business in the state) artificial legal entity (Corporation, LLC, LP or LLP) or a natural person.
    • The registered office must be in the State of Indiana and located at a street address (a P.O. Box only is not acceptable).
    • If the Registered Agent is a person, they must live in Indiana.
    • If the Registered Agent is a company, they must be authorized to conduct business in Indiana.
    • The Registered Agent must be available in person to sign for any correspondence during normal business hours.

    Note that the address for your Indiana Registered Agent does not need to be the same as your Indiana LLC business address.

    What an Indiana Registered Agent Does


    A Registered Agent’s main function in Indiana is to accept official documentation and communications.

    This includes:

    • Correspondence from the Indiana Secretary of State
    • Service of process notices (e.g., if your LLC is sued or required to appear in court)
    • Official state and federal government correspondence and notices
    • Tax forms and requests to complete permits, company filings and reports

    Having a Registered Agent also provides proof to the state that your business exists.

    Bizee Provides Free Indiana Registered Agent Service for the First Year


    Bizee provides complete Indiana Registered Agent service for any LLC that’s formally formed in the state. Even better, if you form your business through Bizee, your Registered Agent is completely free for the first year and only $119 a year after that.


    Bizee is authorized to conduct business in Indiana and can legally act as your Registered Agent. Here’s what our Registered Agent service provides:

    • An intuitive digital dashboard where you can access, store, and retrieve any information we’ve received for your business
    • An always-available Indiana Registered Agent who can receive correspondence, documents, and legal proceedings on your LLC’s behalf
    • Automatic forwarding of all legal correspondence, documentation, and information directly to you
    • Email notification whenever we receive documents for your business
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    Appointing a Registered Agent for Your LLC


    When you first form your LLC, you must appoint a Registered Agent. You can change it at any point after that. Here’s how to go about it.

    Assign a Registered Agent When You Form Your LLC

    Your business needs to have a Registered Agent as soon as it’s formed. You can do this two ways:

    01

    File Articles of Organization with the Indiana Secretary of State

    When you formally create your business, you’re required to include details of your Registered Agent in your Articles of Organization.

    02

    Get a Free Registered Agent When You Form Your LLC with Bizee

    When you establish your business through Bizee, you’ll get a free year of our Registered Agent service. We’ll also complete your Articles of Organization for you with the information that you provide and file them on your behalf

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    Assign a Different Registered Agent After Formation

    You can also decide to assign someone else to be your Indiana Registered Agent after you’ve formed your LLC. There are a couple of ways to achieve this.

    01

    Choose a New Registered Agent Service and Let the Indiana Secretary of State Know

    Once you’ve chosen a new Registered Agent, you can log in to your account with the state of Indiana’s INBIZ online system to file the change online. Once you’ve filed the change, the Secretary of State, Business Services Division, will review and update your records. There is no fee for this service.

    02

    We’ll File the Change on Your Behalf When You Sign up for Bizee’s Registered Agent Service

    When you use our Registered Agent service, we take care of all the form filling and filing for you. We’ll collect important information about your business, complete the form on your behalf and then send it to the Indiana Secretary of State, Business Services Division. When we officially become your Registered Agent, we’ll let you know.

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    Indiana Registered Agent Search


    In certain situations, it may be useful to know the name of the Registered Agent that represents another LLC in Indiana. You can search the INBIZ business database to discover this information.


    If you can’t find the Registered Agent information there, you can request it from the Secretary of State, Business Services Division.

    What Happens If You Don’t Have a Registered Agent?

    If you don’t assign or provide details of a Registered Agent to the Secretary of State, there are several possible ramifications, including:

    • Getting sued or served and not knowing about it. You could lose to a default judgment in your absence if your LLC is sued and you don’t respond.
    • Falling out of good standing with the Indiana Secretary of State. The state may revoke your right to do business if you don’t respond to certain correspondence (such as a request for your biennial business entity report).
    • Losing your status as an LLC in Indiana. A Registered Agent is evidence to the state that your business exists. Without it, you could lose your business entity protections and your LLC may be dissolved.

    Acting as Your Own Registered Agent


    You can choose to be the Registered Agent for your LLC if you have a physical address in Indiana. There can be some drawbacks to this approach:

    • The Registered Agent must have a physical street address in Indiana. If you’re forming an LLC outside the state, you’ll need to use an in-state Registered Agent.
    • Someone must always be available during business hours at the Indiana address to sign for important documents.
    • The Registered Agent’s name and address are part of the public record and available through the Indiana Secretary of State's website. If you prefer that this specific information remain private, you should use a Registered Agent service.
    • If you change your business address or move out of state, you need to file additional documentation with the Secretary of State for the new address. This isn’t necessary if you use a Registered Agent service, making a move or address change much simpler.

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    FAQs About Indiana Registered Agents

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    Do I Need to Appoint an Indiana Registered Agent?

    Yes. Most business entities (including LLCs) in the state are required to have a Registered Agent. This is mandated by the Indiana Secretary of State. Find more information above.

    02

    When Should I Assign a Registered Agent?

    You must assign a Registered Agent when your Indiana LLC is first formed with the Secretary of State. You can change your agent afterward by filing the correct form. If you form your business through Bizee, we’ll file all the necessary forms on your behalf. You'll find more information above.

    03

    Can I Be My Own Registered Agent?

    Yes, but we don’t recommend it for the reasons listed above.

    04

    Does the Registered Agent for my Indiana-Based LLC Need to Have an Address in Indiana?

    Yes. And if you use a company as your Registered Agent, that company must be legally able to conduct business in your state. You'll find more information above.

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