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50-State Registered Agent
No upsells · all 51 jurisdictions

A trusted contact in every state. Always there. Always private.

Every US business needs a Registered Agent in each state where it operates. We are that agent: a physical street address, in-state presence, and a team that scans every document the day it arrives.

Pay only the state fee 60-day money-back State fee at cost Cancel anytime
All 50 states + DC, PR, USVI Same-day digital scans Identity privacy included
How it works

The job of a Registered Agent, done right.

A Registered Agent receives legal mail, state notices, and Service of Process on behalf of your business. The job sounds simple. Getting it wrong is expensive.

1

Mail arrives at our in-state address

Every state requires a physical street address in that state. We maintain one in all 50 states, DC, Puerto Rico, and the US Virgin Islands. Your home address never appears on the public record.

2

We open and scan the same day

Mail that arrives by 4 PM local time is opened, scanned, and uploaded to your vault by 6 PM. Service of Process is escalated immediately by email and SMS.

3

You see it, classify it, act

Each scan is delivered with an AI summary, the agency that sent it, and a suggested action. Important items are auto-routed to your compliance queue.

4

Originals are stored or forwarded

Physical mail is stored at our facility for 12 months or forwarded to you weekly. The vault retains scanned copies forever.

What we'll set up for you

A clean handoff, in four steps.

You give us the basics. We handle the state, the IRS, and the compliance clock so you can focus on the business.

01 · Name + Brand

A name that's actually available.

Real-time check against the state register, USPTO trademark database, and matching domains.

02 · State filing

Filed with the Secretary of State.

We submit your Articles, pay the state fee on your behalf, and return the stamped certificate.

03 · Federal IDs

EIN + the right tax setup.

Federal Employer ID with the IRS, plus state tax accounts when your business needs them.

04 · Stay compliant

Registered Agent + deadline tracking.

Your agent on file in every state, with every renewal and annual report tracked in one calendar.

Pricing

Honest Registered Agent pricing.

One flat rate per state, with the first year included on every formation.

One-Time Filing

$149/ state / year
Single Registered Agent change filed with the state. First year free if you form with us. Switch from another agent at no extra cost.
  • Statement of Change filed for you
  • Same-day digital scans
  • Document vault, unlimited storage
  • Service of Process priority alert
  • Annual report tracking
  • Identity & address privacy
FAQ

About the Registered Agent service.

Do I really need a Registered Agent?
Yes. Every state requires every LLC, Corporation, and similar entity to designate a Registered Agent. Without one in good standing, the state may suspend or dissolve your entity, and lawsuits can be served by publication, which is hard to defend.
Can I be my own Registered Agent?
In most states, yes, but it is rarely a good idea. Your name and home address go on the public state record, you have to be available at that address during business hours every day, and Service of Process gets delivered at potentially awkward times. A professional Registered Agent solves all three problems.
What is Service of Process?
Service of Process is the formal delivery of a lawsuit, subpoena, or similar legal document to your business. Missing service can result in a default judgment against you. Service is one of the main reasons a reliable Registered Agent matters.
How quickly will I see mail when it arrives?
Mail received by 4 PM local time is opened, scanned, and uploaded to your account by 6 PM. Service of Process and other urgent documents trigger an immediate SMS and email alert. You can also choose to have originals forwarded weekly.
Does this include foreign qualification?
Foreign qualification (registering to do business in a state other than your formation state) is a separate filing, but we pair it with Registered Agent service in that state automatically. On Growth and Enterprise, both services are included at no additional cost.
What happens if I have multiple entities?
On Starter, you pay per entity per state. On Growth and Enterprise, all of your entities in all of your states are covered under one subscription. The Compliance Suite tracks every filing across every entity from one dashboard.
Transparent pricing

$149/year flat across all 51 jurisdictions

No price-creep, no per-state surcharges, no hidden mail-handling fees. The same service in every state.

AL
Alabama
$149/yr
Same-day scan · Mail forwarding · Compliance alerts
AK
Alaska
$149/yr
Same-day scan · Mail forwarding · Compliance alerts
AZ
Arizona
$149/yr
Same-day scan · Mail forwarding · Compliance alerts
AR
Arkansas
$149/yr
Same-day scan · Mail forwarding · Compliance alerts
CA
California
$149/yr
Same-day scan · Mail forwarding · Compliance alerts
CO
Colorado
$149/yr
Same-day scan · Mail forwarding · Compliance alerts
CT
Connecticut
$149/yr
Same-day scan · Mail forwarding · Compliance alerts
DE
Delaware
$149/yr
Same-day scan · Mail forwarding · Compliance alerts
DC
D.C.
$149/yr
Same-day scan · Mail forwarding · Compliance alerts
FL
Florida
$149/yr
Same-day scan · Mail forwarding · Compliance alerts
GA
Georgia
$149/yr
Same-day scan · Mail forwarding · Compliance alerts
HI
Hawaii
$149/yr
Same-day scan · Mail forwarding · Compliance alerts
ID
Idaho
$149/yr
Same-day scan · Mail forwarding · Compliance alerts
IL
Illinois
$149/yr
Same-day scan · Mail forwarding · Compliance alerts
IN
Indiana
$149/yr
Same-day scan · Mail forwarding · Compliance alerts
IA
Iowa
$149/yr
Same-day scan · Mail forwarding · Compliance alerts
KS
Kansas
$149/yr
Same-day scan · Mail forwarding · Compliance alerts
KY
Kentucky
$149/yr
Same-day scan · Mail forwarding · Compliance alerts
LA
Louisiana
$149/yr
Same-day scan · Mail forwarding · Compliance alerts
ME
Maine
$149/yr
Same-day scan · Mail forwarding · Compliance alerts
MD
Maryland
$149/yr
Same-day scan · Mail forwarding · Compliance alerts
MA
Massachusetts
$149/yr
Same-day scan · Mail forwarding · Compliance alerts
MI
Michigan
$149/yr
Same-day scan · Mail forwarding · Compliance alerts
MN
Minnesota
$149/yr
Same-day scan · Mail forwarding · Compliance alerts
MS
Mississippi
$149/yr
Same-day scan · Mail forwarding · Compliance alerts
MO
Missouri
$149/yr
Same-day scan · Mail forwarding · Compliance alerts
MT
Montana
$149/yr
Same-day scan · Mail forwarding · Compliance alerts
NE
Nebraska
$149/yr
Same-day scan · Mail forwarding · Compliance alerts
NV
Nevada
$149/yr
Same-day scan · Mail forwarding · Compliance alerts
NH
New Hampshire
$149/yr
Same-day scan · Mail forwarding · Compliance alerts
NJ
New Jersey
$149/yr
Same-day scan · Mail forwarding · Compliance alerts
NM
New Mexico
$149/yr
Same-day scan · Mail forwarding · Compliance alerts
NY
New York
$149/yr
Same-day scan · Mail forwarding · Compliance alerts
NC
North Carolina
$149/yr
Same-day scan · Mail forwarding · Compliance alerts
ND
North Dakota
$149/yr
Same-day scan · Mail forwarding · Compliance alerts
OH
Ohio
$149/yr
Same-day scan · Mail forwarding · Compliance alerts
OK
Oklahoma
$149/yr
Same-day scan · Mail forwarding · Compliance alerts
OR
Oregon
$149/yr
Same-day scan · Mail forwarding · Compliance alerts
PA
Pennsylvania
$149/yr
Same-day scan · Mail forwarding · Compliance alerts
RI
Rhode Island
$149/yr
Same-day scan · Mail forwarding · Compliance alerts
SC
South Carolina
$149/yr
Same-day scan · Mail forwarding · Compliance alerts
SD
South Dakota
$149/yr
Same-day scan · Mail forwarding · Compliance alerts
TN
Tennessee
$149/yr
Same-day scan · Mail forwarding · Compliance alerts
TX
Texas
$149/yr
Same-day scan · Mail forwarding · Compliance alerts
UT
Utah
$149/yr
Same-day scan · Mail forwarding · Compliance alerts
VT
Vermont
$149/yr
Same-day scan · Mail forwarding · Compliance alerts
VA
Virginia
$149/yr
Same-day scan · Mail forwarding · Compliance alerts
WA
Washington
$149/yr
Same-day scan · Mail forwarding · Compliance alerts
WV
West Virginia
$149/yr
Same-day scan · Mail forwarding · Compliance alerts
WI
Wisconsin
$149/yr
Same-day scan · Mail forwarding · Compliance alerts
WY
Wyoming
$149/yr
Same-day scan · Mail forwarding · Compliance alerts

How $149/year compares

Service
File.Business
Industry typical
Premium tier
Annual RA service price
$149 flat
$125-$199
$299-$499
Same-day document scan
Included
$25-$50/yr add-on
Included
Mail forwarding (US address)
Included
Per-piece fee
Included
Compliance deadline alerts
Included
Not included
Included
Multi-entity dashboard
Included
Not offered
$10-$25/entity/mo
Price-creep policy
Never raised on existing customers
Annual 5-15% increases
Annual 10-20% increases

Industry typical and premium-tier figures based on publicly listed pricing of common competitors. Comparison reflects standalone RA service, not bundled formation packages. Verify current pricing before purchase.

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