Pennsylvania Registered Agent: registered agent Service in Pennsylvania

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What Is a Registered Agent in Pennsylvania?

A registered agent is an individual or company designated to receive legal documents and official correspondence on behalf of your business. Every Pennsylvania LLC and corporation generally needs to maintain a registered agent with a physical address in the state.

This role provides the essential function of receiving service of process, lawsuits, state notices, tax correspondence, and compliance reminders. The registered agent's information appears on public filings with the Pennsylvania Secretary of State.

Professional registered agent service costs $99 per year with Pennsylvania Registered Agent.

The Function of a Registered Agent

Your registered agent receives important documents during regular business hours at their designated address. Documents typically include:

Service of process — Official legal notification of lawsuits or legal actions involving your business

Legal documents — Subpoenas, summons, and court-related papers requiring official delivery

State correspondence — Notices from the Pennsylvania Secretary of State regarding your business status or compliance matters

Tax notices — Official communications from tax authorities about your business obligations

Compliance reminders — Notifications about filing deadlines, including Pennsylvania's new annual report requirement

The agent's address becomes part of your public business record. Anyone searching Pennsylvania business entities online can access this information.

Pennsylvania's Registered Agent Requirements

The Pennsylvania Secretary of State establishes specific criteria for registered agents:

Who can serve: Individuals must be 18 years or older with a physical Pennsylvania address. Pennsylvania does not require individual agents to be state residents, though they need a physical address within state boundaries. Business entities must be authorized to operate in Pennsylvania. An entity can appoint itself or use a Commercial Registered Office Provider (CROP). CROPs are officially recognized by the Pennsylvania Department of State.

Address requirements: The agent must have a physical street address in Pennsylvania where they can be reached during regular business hours. PO boxes are not permitted for registered agent addresses under Pennsylvania regulations.

Availability: Your registered agent must maintain availability during regular business hours to receive documents. Consistent availability is critical because missing service of process can create serious legal consequences.

Which Businesses Need a Registered Agent?

These business types generally need registered agents in Pennsylvania:

Limited liability companies (LLCs)
Corporations
Limited partnerships
Limited liability partnerships
Out-of-state businesses authorized to operate in Pennsylvania

Sole proprietorships operating under the owner's personal name typically do not need registered agents since they lack separate legal entity status.

Can I Serve as My Own Registered Agent?

Yes, if you are 18 years or older with a physical Pennsylvania address. Many business owners choose to serve as their own registered agent when establishing their company.

Consider these factors:

Public record exposure. Your personal address becomes part of public filings with the Pennsylvania Secretary of State. Anyone can access this information through online business entity searches.

Availability requirements. You must be present at the listed address during regular business hours to receive documents. This can be challenging if you travel, maintain irregular hours, or operate from home.

Professional image. A commercial address for official correspondence can enhance your business credibility compared to listing a residential address.

Relocation complications. If you relocate, you must promptly file updated registered agent information with the state to avoid missing important documents.

Benefits of Professional Registered Agent Service

Privacy protection. Our address appears on public records instead of yours. Your home or business location remains private from anyone searching Pennsylvania business filings.

Reliable coverage. We maintain consistent business hours and never miss documents. You do not need to concern yourself with availability or business travel.

Immediate document access. We scan and upload documents to your secure portal the same day they arrive. You receive notification and can download everything immediately.

Compliance support. Pennsylvania implemented a new annual report requirement effective January 1, 2025. We send timely reminders about this $7 filing due September 30 each year and other critical deadlines.

Address stability. If you relocate or change office locations, your registered agent address remains constant. No need to file updates with the state.

Our Registered Agent Service

Pennsylvania Registered Agent provides professional, comprehensive registered agent service for Pennsylvania businesses at $99 per year.

Your service includes a physical Harrisburg address for state filings, same-day document scanning and forwarding, online portal access, compliance reminders, and privacy protection.

We coordinate with the Pennsylvania Secretary of State when you enroll. For businesses changing agents, we file the necessary paperwork. Pennsylvania charges $5 for domestic entities ($250 for foreign entities) for agent changes.

Portal credentials are established within one business day. From that point forward, documents arrive at our office and are scanned immediately for your access.

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Protect your privacy and maintain reliable document receipt with professional registered agent service. Our $99 annual fee covers all features necessary to maintain compliance while keeping your personal information private.

Ready to enroll? Visit our checkout page and provide your business information. We will handle coordination with the Pennsylvania Secretary of State.

This is not legal advice. Pennsylvania Registered Agent is not a law firm. Consult an attorney for legal guidance.

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