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What is Registered agent?

The person or company that accepts legal papers on the business's behalf. Every state requires one and losing yours can dissolve the company.

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The definition

A person or service designated to receive legal documents on behalf of a business.

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This shows up in the state filing lookup on this site.

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What is Registered agent?

A person or service designated to receive legal documents on behalf of a business. The person or company that accepts legal papers on the business's behalf. Every state requires one and losing yours can dissolve the company.