Every state requires each entity to have a registered agent. A registered agent is a person of legal age or a business entity with a street address (not just a P.O. Box) within the state who can accept the service of legal process on behalf of your corporation. The registered agent is also the person or business to which the Corporate Filing Office (usually the Secretary of State’s office) may send essential business documents.
You or any shareholder, officer, or director of your corporation (or other individual you know) can act as a registered agent for your company so long as you or they have a street address in the state. It is wise to make sure the address you list is one where someone will be present most of the time and where you can receive service or mail. This is important because you want to ensure you receive important legal documents or important notices from the secretary of state concerning your business so that you can take appropriate action. If you fail to receive these documents, you could place your business under challenging circumstances, such as a default in a legal action.