Registered agent

In United States business law, a registered agent (also known as a resident agent,^[1] statutory agent,^[2] or agent for service of process^[3]) is a business or individual designated to receive service of process (SOP) when a business entity is a party in a legal action such as a lawsuit or summons.^[4] The registered agent's address may also be where the state sends the paperwork for the periodic renewal of the business entity's charter (if required). The registered agent for a business entity may be an officer or employee of the company, or a third party, such as the organization's lawyer or a service company. Failure to properly maintain a registered agent can affect a company negatively.^[4]

^ E.g., Nevada Revised Statutes § 14.020.
^ E.g., Ohio Revised Code § 1701.07.
^ Registered Agent terminology by state
^ ^a ^b Colley, John L. (2003). Corporate Governance. McGraw–Hill Professional. p. 35. ISBN 0-07-140346-9.

[1] E.g., Nevada Revised Statutes § 14.020.

[2] E.g., Ohio Revised Code § 1701.07.

[3] Registered Agent terminology by state

[Colley-4] Colley, John L. (2003). Corporate Governance. McGraw–Hill Professional. p. 35. ISBN 0-07-140346-9.

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