What is a Registered Agent?

Yes! You can act as your own Registered Agent for your LLC. This can save you the cost of using a service, but there are a few things you should consider first, including potential risks and complications. If you use your home address, it will be publicly available. You’ll need to promptly submit notice of a change of address if you move and pay a fee each time your address changes. If you live outside of the state your business is in, you won’t be able to use your physical address. You’ll also need to be available during regular business hours, which may not be feasible depending on your lifestyle and other responsibilities.

Yes, you can designate a family member to be your Registered Agent. This may be an enticing idea if you’re not available during regular business hours or if you’d like to go on a vacation without worrying about missing important documents. However, if the family member becomes unavailable and you miss correspondence, you could risk the ramifications listed above, like falling out of good standing. For these reasons, we suggest you consider a third-party service.

A Registered Agent service is well worth it, saving you time and giving you peace of mind. Using a service like Bizee’s saves you the hassle of managing official correspondence. We’ll protect your privacy by using our physical address rather than yours if you were to act as your own agent. We’re licensed to operate a business in every state, giving you more location flexibility. If you prefer to be hands-on, don’t worry — all correspondence will be forwarded to your private email address so you’ll always stay up to date on what’s happening. Get started with us today in minutes.