A Registered Agent is a person or entity appointed by a business entity (such as an LLC or Corporation) to receive official legal documents on behalf of the business. The Registered Agent is responsible for ensuring that the business receives important legal documents in a timely manner, such as lawsuits, subpoenas, and other official correspondence from the State government.
The Registered Agent must be a resident of the Company State or a business entity authorized to do business in the Company State, and must have a physical street address in the State where they can receive legal documents during normal business hours.
Having a Registered Agent is a requirement for all businesses, and failure to maintain a Registered Agent can result in penalties or even the loss of the business's legal status.