Connecticut Registered Agent
What is a Connecticut registered agent?
A Connecticut registered agent is authorized to accept legal mail on behalf of a business. The registered agent must accept this legal mail in person at the registered office address they provide to the Connecticut Secretary of State. Once the agent gets served with the relevant documents, they must then forward them to the represented business as soon as possible.
Purpose of Connecticut Registered Agents
Under Connecticut law, a Connecticut registered agent has one main purpose: to accept legal mail for the businesses who appoint them. If someone files a lawsuit against a Connecticut company, their registered agent will receive notice of that lawsuit. The agent must then send the legal paperwork over to the business as quickly as possible.
Connecticut Registered Agent Requirements
All registered businesses in Connecticut are legally required to obtain a registered agent. There’s no getting around this requirement, so you’ll need to designate a registered agent early in the process of forming a company.
Your registered agent can be an individual or an entity. If your registered agent is a person, they must be willing to have their name, business address, and residential address included on formation paperwork. If you hire a domestic entity to act as your registered agent, you must include their principal office address. If you hire a foreign entity (in this case, foreign means formed outside the state), you must include their principal address within Connecticut.
How to Find a CT Registered Agent
Before you find a Connecticut registered agent, you need to first figure out what kind of registered agent you want representing your business.
If you want to appoint a person to this role, they must reside in the state and have a physical address, not a PO box or something similar. This person could be a friend, business partner, or even your old college roommate. But make sure you trust this individual, since they’ll have to accept confidential legal documents on behalf of your business. It’s not a job to hand to someone random.
If you’d rather be represented by an entity, it’s time to seek out a registered agent service. These are professionals who represent multiple companies at the same time. Decide if you want bare bones service or all of the frills, since there are plenty of registered agent services who will go beyond just the basics of accepting legal mail and forwarding it to you. For instance, we offer other services like document uploads, instant notifications, and annual report filing.
Reasons to Hire Registered Agents Inc
Hiring Registered Agents Inc to represent your Connecticut business means you get a national business with local knowledge. Benefits include:
Quick document uploads
No need to guess what a piece of legal mail says, as our Connecticut team will scan and upload it for you promptly.
Timely notifications
We don’t believing in wasting your time. Once a document has been uploaded to your account, you’ll get an email telling you it’s ready to view.
Nationwide office locations
At Registered Agents Inc, we aren’t a one-state operation. In fact, we operate in all 50 states, which means we can act as your registered agent regardless of if you stay in Connecticut or decide to open up shop in Massachusetts.
Peace of mind online
We’ll provide you with a secure online account as soon as you hire us. Simply log into your online account to view any documents we’ve uploaded. You can also use our online portal to find state-specific resources.
Hands-on help
We’re staffed by real people with real expertise in Connecticut business filings. If you have a question about the process, we’ll answer it.
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How to Appoint a CT Registered Agent
To appoint a Connecticut registered agent, fill out a Change of Agent form and complete the Appointment of New Agent section. You’ll complete Section A if you’re using an individual registered agent and Section B if you’re using a service.
Your registered agent must also sign both your formation paperwork and the Change of Agent form. If you file formation paperwork online, the registered agent must respond to an email to officially accept their appointment.
The paperwork can be completed online by using the Connecticut business portal, or you can mail it to the below address:
Business Services Division
Connecticut Secretary of State
P.O. Box 150470
Hartford, CT 06115-0470
How do I change my CT registered agent?
To change your registered agent, the departing registered agent will need to send the Secretary of State a Certificate of Resignation stating the following:
- company’s name
- the agent’s name
- a statement of resignation
- address of the affected company.
The departing agent is then required to send the company a copy of their resignation. Connecticut does not provide a specific template for a Certificate of Resignation, so they’ll need to create this document before submitting it. There is also a $50 filing fee.
After that, your business must fill out a new Change of Agent form and pay a $50 filing fee.
Frequently Asked Questions
How much does a registered agent cost in Connecticut?
A year of registered agent service typically runs between $50 and $300. If you sign up for our premium Registered Agent service, you’ll pay $200 a year. We offer other business services as well, including a year of free domain registration when you sign up for our Registered Agent service.
How much does it cost to register an LLC in CT?
It costs $120 to file a Certificate of Organization, which is the document that officially forms your Connecticut LLC. This form can be submitted online or by mail.
Do you have to renew an LLC every year in CT?
No, but your LLC must file an annual report. It costs $80 and is due by March 31 each year. Other business entities must file their annual report by the anniversary date of their original formation, and the cost varies depending on business entity type.
Does Connecticut require a registered agent?
Yes, Connecticut law requires every formal business entity operating within the state to designate and maintain a registered agent.
Can I be my own registered agent in Connecticut?
Yes. You can be your own Connecticut registered agent if you live in the state. But you should only do so if you’re comfortable having your business address and residential address become part of the public record. If you’d rather not do that, it’s best to hire a registered agent service.
