A registered agent is a person or business entity authorized to receive legal documents, service of process, and official government correspondence on behalf of your Delaware business. Delaware law requires every LLC, corporation, and limited partnership to designate a registered agent with a physical address in the state.
For $99 per year, we provide professional registered agent service with reliable document handling, compliance alerts, and privacy protection.
Your registered agent serves as your business's official point of contact for important legal and government documents:
Service of Process If your business is named in a lawsuit, court documents will be served to your registered agent. This includes summons, complaints, subpoenas, and other legal notices.
State Correspondence The Delaware Secretary of State sends official notices, filing confirmations, franchise tax reminders, and other government correspondence to your registered agent address.
Tax Notices State agencies send tax-related documents and notifications to your registered agent.
Legal Notices Various legal notifications related to your business operations, regulatory matters, or corporate actions are delivered through your registered agent.
The Delaware Secretary of State has specific requirements for who can serve as a registered agent:
For Individual Registered Agents:
For Entity Registered Agents:
Self-Appointment Delaware is one of the more permissive states regarding registered agents. An entity can serve as its own registered agent if it has a physical Delaware address. This is different from many states that don't allow self-appointment.
Delaware requires a physical street address for the registered office. PO boxes and virtual offices don't satisfy this requirement. The agent must be generally present during normal business hours to receive documents.
Delaware law requires the following business types to maintain a registered agent:
When you form a new business or register a foreign entity in Delaware, you'll designate your registered agent on your formation or registration documents.
Delaware allows businesses to serve as their own registered agent if they maintain a physical Delaware address. This is more flexible than many states that don't permit self-appointment.
However, most businesses choose a professional registered agent service for practical reasons:
Privacy Concerns Your registered agent's address appears on public business records accessible through the Delaware Secretary of State's website. Using your home or office address means your personal information is publicly searchable. A professional service keeps this information private.
Availability Requirements You must be generally present during normal business hours to accept service of process. If you travel, work remotely, or operate your business outside of Delaware, you may miss important documents.
Professional Image Many businesses prefer to project an established image by using a professional registered agent with a dedicated commercial address.
Out-of-State Operations If your business is incorporated in Delaware but operates primarily in another state, maintaining a Delaware presence solely for registered agent purposes can be impractical.
Same-Day Document Handling We scan and email documents the same day they arrive, so you're immediately aware of lawsuits, compliance notices, or other time-sensitive matters. Original documents are forwarded to your preferred address.
Privacy Protection Our Dover address appears on your public business filings instead of your home or office, shielding your personal information from public databases.
Compliance Reminders We monitor Delaware's filing deadlines and send alerts about your annual franchise tax and other requirements. This helps you avoid penalties and maintain good standing with the state.
Reliable Availability We're here during business hours every day to accept service of process and legal documents. You don't have to worry about missing important deliveries.
Professional Address Our Delaware address satisfies state requirements and provides a consistent point of contact for legal and government correspondence.
We provide professional registered agent service in Delaware with straightforward pricing. Your $99 annual subscription includes:
No hidden fees. No per-document charges. Simple service that keeps your business compliant.
Whether you're forming a new Delaware LLC, switching from another registered agent, or registering a foreign entity to do business in Delaware, the process is straightforward. If you're changing agents, you'll file a change form with the Delaware Secretary of State (the state charges a $50 filing fee), and we'll immediately start receiving documents on your behalf.
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Delaware registered agent requirements apply statewide — every LLC and corporation needs an agent with a physical Delaware address, regardless of where the business operates. We handle documents for businesses throughout the state:
Wilmington — New Castle County; Delaware's largest city and corporate law hub; banking, chemicals, and legal services.
Dover — Kent County; state capital; government, healthcare, and Dover Air Force Base.
Newark — New Castle County; home to the University of Delaware.
Middletown — New Castle County; fast-growing southern New Castle County residential and commercial center.
Smyrna — Kent County; Kent County town with growing residential and light industrial base.
Milford — Sussex County; Southern Delaware regional center on the Mispillion River.
Seaford — Sussex County; Western Sussex County; poultry processing and agriculture.
Georgetown — Sussex County; Sussex County seat; government and agriculture.
Elsmere — New Castle County; small suburban town adjacent to Wilmington.
New Castle — New Castle County; historic Delaware River town near Wilmington.
Wherever your business operates in Delaware, our registered office address meets state requirements for receiving service of process and official correspondence.