Frequently Asked Questions

What does a registered agent do in North Carolina?

A registered agent receives legal documents, official state correspondence, and tax notices on behalf of your business. North Carolina requires every LLC, corporation, and nonprofit to maintain a registered agent with a physical street address in the state. The agent must be available during regular business hours (9 AM to 5 PM) to accept service of process.

Can I be my own registered agent in North Carolina?

Not exactly. North Carolina does not allow a business entity to serve as its own registered agent. However, an individual who is a North Carolina resident and at least 18 years old can serve as agent for their own company. The downside: your personal address becomes public record, and you must be physically available during business hours to accept documents.

How much does your service cost?

$99 per year. That covers the physical North Carolina address, same-day document scanning and forwarding, compliance reminders, and secure portal access. There are no setup fees, no per-document charges, and no hidden costs.

How do I switch from my current registered agent to you?

File a change of registered agent form with the North Carolina Secretary of State and pay their $5 state fee. Once approved, we begin receiving documents at our address on your behalf. The process typically takes a few business days.

When is the North Carolina annual report due?

Annual reports are due April 15 each year. The state charges $200 by mail or $203 for online filing. North Carolina has one of the more expensive annual report fees in the country. We send reminders well ahead of the deadline so you have time to prepare.

What types of documents will you receive for me?

We accept all documents directed to your registered agent address, including service of process (lawsuits, subpoenas), Secretary of State notices, tax correspondence from the NC Department of Revenue, annual report reminders, and any other official mail. Everything is scanned and forwarded to you the same day.

What happens if I miss a document or filing deadline?

We scan and forward documents the same day they arrive, and we send compliance reminders for known deadlines like the April 15 annual report. However, meeting filing deadlines is ultimately your responsibility. Missing an annual report can lead to penalties and eventually administrative dissolution.

Do you handle LLC formation too?

Our core service is registered agent representation. If you are forming a new LLC in North Carolina (the state filing fee is $125), you can list us as your registered agent on your Articles of Organization. We do not file formation documents on your behalf, but we are ready to serve as your agent from day one.

Is my information kept private?

Our physical North Carolina address appears on your public state filings instead of your personal address. Documents we receive are stored in a secure, encrypted portal accessible only to you. We do not share your information with third parties.

Can I have business mail sent to your North Carolina office?

In North Carolina, the registered agent's function is receiving legal and compliance documents. We handle service of process, court filings, subpoenas, Secretary of State notices, tax correspondence, and annual report reminders for your entity.

General mail is outside our primary scope, but we make an allowance for up to 3 items per year at your registered agent address.

No packages, no Google Maps postcards, no Amazon verification letters, no third-party verification mail. This is a registered agent office, not a general mailbox.

For general correspondence needs, we have a virtual mail service available as a separate add-on. Reach out to us for more information.

Can out-of-state companies use your service?

Yes. Any business authorized to operate in North Carolina — including foreign-qualified LLCs and corporations — needs a registered agent in the state. We serve both domestic and foreign entities.