New Hampshire Registered Agent
What is a New Hampshire registered agent?
A New Hampshire registered agent is a person or entity that acts as the official point of contact between a business and the legal system. They receive service of process, or lawsuit documents, on behalf of your business and forward them to you right away.
What a New Hampshire Registered Agent Does for Your Business
A New Hampshire registered agent receives urgent state and legal documents in person and guarantees their prompt delivery to you. This helps your business steer clear of any legal problems that can result from missing important document deliveries.
New Hampshire registered agents also maintain a registered office, which is the physical business address (not a PO box) where they receive your legal mail. They will stay in this office all day to catch your important documents, so you can be free to run your business.
New Hampshire Registered Agent Requirements
New Hampshire registered agents must meet certain requirements:
- Physical Address in New Hampshire: All New Hampshire registered agents must keep a physical registered office address in the state. PO boxes are not acceptable. Someone over the age of 18 must be available at this address to receive your legal documents. They are also responsible for maintaining the accuracy of their address on state record for your business.
- Open & Staffed During Business Hours: All New Hampshire registered agents must be present at their official registered office address during normal business hours (usually 8am-5pm, Mon-Fri).
- Consent to Serve: Your New Hampshire registered agent must agree to represent your business in this legal appointment. Ensure you have their consent to serve before listing their information on your business papers.
Who can be a registered agent in New Hampshire?
Any individual over the age of 18 who has a physical New Hampshire address can serve as your registered agent. Make sure they understand that their full name and physical address will be listed on public record.
A business entity located in New Hampshire and registered with the New Hampshire Secretary of State can also be appointed as your registered agent. Registered agent services usually offer your business more reliability and support than could an individual.
Can I be my own registered agent?
Yes, you can be your own registered agent. You would need to provide a New Hampshire physical address on your business paperwork and be located at that address to receive your legal mail in person.
Looking for a Registered Agent in New Hampshire?
If you want help looking for a New Hampshire registered agent, here are some pointers:
- Ask a friend or family member: Check in with any friends, family, employees, or business partners that have a New Hampshire physical address. Make sure they know the New Hampshire registered agent requirements and that their name and address will be on public record.
- New Hampshire Registered Agents site: The New Hampshire Secretary of State provides an alphabetical list of registered agents currently serving businesses there. You’ll find Registered Agents Inc in this list located in beautiful Derry, NH.
- Look no further, Registered Agents Inc is here for you: We’re a national service that staffs local New Hampshire business experts to receive your legal mail and support your business with a variety of services. For example, we’ll register your business domain name and help you build a website to give your business the boost it deserves.
How to Appoint a Registered Agent in New Hampshire
To appoint a New Hampshire registered agent, fill in the appropriate areas on your entity formation application and submit by mail, in person, or online:
- LLCs – On the Certificate of Formation of a New Hampshire LLC, complete third section with your registered agent’s name and physical New Hampshire registered office address.
- Corporations – On the New Hampshire Articles of Incorporation, complete the third section where it asks for your “initial” registered agent’s name and registered office address. Since this is your business formation application, they use “initial” just to reference that this is the first registered agent you are reporting for this business.
How to Change My New Hampshire Registered Agent
To change or update your registered agent’s name and/or address, you will need to complete the Statement of Change of Registered Office or Registered Agent or Both. This form can be filed with the NH Secretary of State by mail or online.
How much does it cost to change registered agent in New Hampshire?
The filing fee for changing your registered agent is $15. This can be by check, cash, money order, or through a pre-established ACH account. Credit cards are also accepted if they have been issued by a bank or institution within United States only.
What Can Registered Agents Inc Do for My Business?
At Registered Agents Inc, we’ve developed services that support your whole business through every stage of business. Our registered agent service is just $200 per year and comes with many extras like:
Same-day document uploads
Our local New Hampshire agents will have your legal mail uploaded to your account within the hour it’s received. We’ll never send it out of our office for processing.
Annual report filing
Since all New Hampshire entities are required to file an Annual Report, we’ve included this filing in our registered agent service. You just pay the state fee.
Secure online account
All our clients have 24/7 access to their own secure online account where your state and legal mail is uploaded. Use this account to access free state-specific filing resources or add new services, like domain registration and business website hosting.
Instant notifications
We email you right away when your mail is uploaded to your private online account. No more guessing or worrying if you’ve received your document or not.
Local offices nationwide
We have offices in all 50 states, Puerto Rico, and Washington, D.C. When your New Hampshire business opens new locations in another state, we can help.
Expert assistance
Our local business support team assists all our New Hampshire clients with business filings all day, every day. They work closely with the Secretary of State’s office and stay updated on any new or updated business regulations. Give us a call when you need business help.
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Frequently Asked Questions
How much does a registered agent cost in New Hampshire?
The cost of a registered agent service can be anywhere from $50 to $300 in New Hampshire. Registered Agents Inc provides professional registered agent service for just $200 per year and provides tons of extras, like filing services, privacy protections, and business domain and website assistance.
How much does it cost to set up an LLC in New Hampshire?
It will cost you $100 to set up your LLC Certificate of Formation by mail, or $102 to submit it online.
How much does it cost to register a Foreign LLC in New Hampshire?
To register your foreign LLC into New Hampshire, submit the Application for Registration as a Foreign LLC to the NH Secretary of State’s Corporation Division. By mail, you need to include a check or money order for $100. If you file online, you will be asked to pay $102.
Do I need to live in New Hampshire to register my business?
No, you do not need to live in New Hampshire to register your business there. All you’ll need is a physical New Hampshire address where your registered agent will be present to receive legal mail.
How can I contact the New Hampshire Secretary of State?
You can contact the New Hampshire Secretary of State in the following ways:
- Phone: (603) 271-3246
- Fax: (603) 271-7933
- Email: [email protected]
- Physical & Mailing Address:
Corporation Division
Department of State
107 N. Main St.
Concord, NH 03301-4989
