Common Questions About Georgia Registered Agent Service

What exactly does a registered agent handle?

A registered agent receives legal papers (lawsuits, subpoenas) and government mail (Secretary of State notices, tax correspondence) at a physical Georgia address on behalf of your business. Georgia mandates this role for every LLC, corporation, and limited partnership operating in the state.

Am I allowed to act as my own registered agent?

If you are a Georgia resident with a street address (not a PO box) and can be physically present from 9 AM to 5 PM every weekday, yes. However, your home address will appear in public Secretary of State records and anyone — including solicitors and process servers — can find it.

What qualifies someone to serve as a Georgia registered agent?

An individual must reside in Georgia. A business entity must be a domestic or foreign corporation authorized in the state. LLCs cannot serve as entity agents in Georgia. The agent needs a physical street address and must be reachable during weekday business hours.

How do I move my registered agent designation to Georgia Registered Agent.co?

Submit a change of registered agent form to the Georgia Secretary of State. The state charges $30 for this filing. Once approved, documents route to us immediately and we begin same-day scanning and forwarding.

When must I file Georgia's annual registration?

Between January 1 and April 1 every year. The fee is $50 plus a $10 service fee for online submissions ($60 total). Missing April 1 can trigger penalties and eventually administrative dissolution.

What if I ignore the registered agent requirement entirely?

The Secretary of State can administratively dissolve your entity. Beyond that, if someone sues your business and no agent is available to accept the papers, a court may enter default judgment against you without your knowledge.

How fast do documents reach me after delivery to your office?

Same business day. We scan everything upon receipt and email it to you, then store a digital copy in your secure portal.

Does this work for businesses formed outside Georgia?

Absolutely. Foreign-qualified entities — companies formed elsewhere but registered to operate in Georgia — must maintain a Georgia registered agent. Our service covers both domestic and foreign entities.

Can your address double as my principal office address?

No. Our address functions solely as your registered agent address for state filings. Georgia treats the registered office and principal office as separate designations.

What does the $99 annual fee include?

Physical Georgia address on file, same-day document scanning and delivery, annual registration reminders, secure online document access, and privacy protection. No extra charges for any of these features.