Nebraska Registered Agent

A Nebraska registered agent provides a secure Nebraska physical address to receive your business’s legal documents and notices. Also referred to as an “agent for service of process” by the state, they guarantee to accept this mail in-person and forward it to you as soon as possible.

Learn more:

• Purpose of Nebraska Registered Agents
• Nebraska Registered Agent Requirements
• How to Find a Nebraska Registered Agent
• Reasons to Hire Registered Agents Inc
• How to Appoint a Nebraska Registered Agent
• How to Change a Nebraska Registered Agent
• FAQs

The Purpose of Nebraska Registered Agents

In Nebraska, the purpose of a registered agent is to manage the in-person acceptance and delivery of legal mail from the court system to your business. For example, if a lawsuit is filed against your business, the paperwork will be served to your registered agent instead of directly to you at your home or business. The registered agent will then forward it to you right away.

What’s the difference between a registered agent and an agent for service of process?

The only difference is in the name and the type of business entity you have. On LLC paperwork, the state uses “agent for service of process,” while corporation paperwork refers to it as “registered agent.” Though the name may differ from state to state or between entities, the generally accepted name for this position is registered agent.

Nebraska Registered Agent Requirements

Nebraska registered agents have a few state requirements:

1. Nebraska Physical Address – All Nebraska registered agents must maintain a physical address within the state. PO boxes and virtual office addresses are not permitted by themselves, but they can be listed with a real physical address on business entity applications.
2. Availability During Normal Business Hours – Your Nebraska registered agent must be available at their listed address to receive your legal mail in person during normal business hours (typically Monday through Friday 8am-5pm).
3. Consent to Serve – The person or business you hire needs to agree to represent your business as the agent for service of process. After all, it’s their name and address that will appear on public record.

Who can be a registered agent in Nebraska?

A registered agent in Nebraska can be an individual or a company. Individual registered agents must be over the age of 18 and a resident of Nebraska with a physical address to receive your mail. This means you can appoint a friend, family member, or business partner as your agent for service of process.

If you choose to hire a registered agent company, they must be authorized to do business in Nebraska and maintain an office address that is identical to the address they list as the registered agent address. In other words, they must operate their registered agent company at their registered agent address.

Can I use myself as a registered agent?

Yes, you can serve as your own registered agent, or agent for service of process, if you are over 18 and have a physical Nebraska address. Keep in mind your full name and address will appear on Nebraska public record.

How Do I Find a Registered Agent in Nebraska?

To find a registered agent in Nebraska, start by deciding if you want to hire an individual or a registered agent company.

If you decide to appoint an individual, make sure they understand the requirements and consent to have their name and address listed on public record.

If you decide to hire a professional registered agent service, a quick internet search will reveal dozens of companies authorized to perform this service in Nebraska. As you shop for a service, choose one that offers a variety of other services to support your business. At Registered Agents Inc, we include many extras with our registered agent service for just $200 per year, like biennial/annual report filing (pay only the state fee), business website and domain registration free for the first year.

Why should I hire Registered Agents Inc?

At Registered Agents Inc, you’ll get more than just a registered agent address. As a national company with professional local services in each state, we can provide you with:

• Same-day document uploads: Our local Nebraska team will have your legal mail uploaded to your account within the hour it is received. Your mail is never sent out of office to be processed. View your mail at your convenience by phone or computer.
• Instant notifications: Immediately after your mail is uploaded to your private account, you’ll receive an email notice from our team. No need to guess if you’ve received something, we’ll let you know!
• Biennial/annual report reminders & filing: All Nebraska entities are required to file either a biennial or annual report depending on the entity type. We’ll help you keep track of your biennial/annual report due date and get it submitted for you on time (you pay only the state fee).
• Local offices nationwide: Registered Agents Inc has offices in all 50 states, Puerto Rico, and Washington DC. So when your Nebraska business is ready to expand into South Dakota or Kansas, we’ll be there to help you.
• Secure online account: All clients are issued a secure online account where state and legal mail is uploaded and accessible anytime, anywhere. This account is user friendly for managing your services and loaded with free state-specific resources.
• Expert assistance: Our Nebraska customer support team assists clients with state business filings every day. They work closely with the Secretary of State’s office to stay up to date on policy changes and filing updates. We welcome any questions you may have about your business, give us a call!

Want to offer agent for service of process/registered agent service, to others? Check out our Wholesale Program.

How to Appoint a Registered Agent in Nebraska

You will need to appoint your registered agent name and address on your entity formation paperwork. On the LLC Certificate of Organization, your initial agent for service of process information is reported on lines 4-6 of the first section.

Corporations and other entity types must draft their own certificate of formation applications that needs to include the registered agent and registered agent office address. For assistance, check out the Nebraska Business Services site or call the Business Services office at (402) 471-4079.

How to Change My Nebraska Registered Agent

If you need to change your registered agent information on state record, you’ll need to submit a Statement of Change by mail or through the state’s online filing system.

How much does it cost to change registered agent in Nebraska?

The cost to change your Nebraska registered agent information depends on how you file the Statement of Change. If you file in person or by mail, the cost is $30. If you file online, the fee is only $25.

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