registered agent Service in New Jersey — $99/year
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We register as your registered agent with the New Jersey Secretary of State.
We receive and forward documents, send compliance reminders, and keep you in good standing.
A registered agent is a person or business entity designated to receive legal documents, official correspondence, and service of process on behalf of your New Jersey business. Every LLC and corporation operating in New Jersey is generally expected to maintain a registered agent with a physical address in the state.
For $99 per year, New Jersey Registered Agent provides professional registered agent service with same-day document forwarding, compliance alerts, and privacy protection that keeps your home address off public records.
Your registered agent serves as the official point of contact between your business and the New Jersey Secretary of State, courts, and other legal entities. Here's what that means in practice:
Receiving Legal Documents: When your business is served with a lawsuit, the documents go to your registered agent. They accept service of process on your behalf and forward it to you immediately so you can respond.
Handling State Correspondence: The New Jersey Secretary of State and Division of Revenue and Enterprise Services send important notices to your registered agent, including annual report reminders, compliance alerts, and updates about your business status.
Accepting Tax Notices: Official tax documents and notices from state agencies are delivered to your registered agent address.
Maintaining Availability: Your registered agent must be available at their registered office address during regular business hours to accept documents. This ensures time-sensitive legal matters don't go unnoticed.
Providing a Stable Address: Even if your business moves locations or you travel frequently, your registered agent maintains a consistent address where official correspondence can be reliably delivered.
New Jersey has specific standards for who can serve as a registered agent and how they operate.
Who Can Be a Registered Agent:
Address Requirements:
Availability Standards:
If your business falls into any of these categories, you'll need a registered agent:
New Jersey LLCs: Every limited liability company formed in New Jersey is generally expected to designate a registered agent when filing formation documents with the New Jersey Secretary of State.
New Jersey Corporations: Both C corporations and S corporations operating in New Jersey need a registered agent from the day they're formed.
Foreign Entities: If you formed your business in another state but are registered to do business in New Jersey, you'll need a New Jersey registered agent to maintain compliance here.
Professional Entities: Professional LLCs and professional corporations also follow the registered agent requirements.
From the moment you file your formation documents, your registered agent information becomes part of your public business record with the New Jersey Secretary of State.
No, New Jersey law doesn't allow a business entity to serve as its own registered agent. You'll need to designate either an individual who meets the age and address requirements, or a professional service.
If you're a New Jersey resident who owns an LLC, you could designate yourself as an individual to serve as the registered agent. However, there are real drawbacks to this approach:
Privacy Concerns: Your registered agent's name and address appear on public filings with the New Jersey Secretary of State. If you use your home address, it becomes part of the public record. This can lead to unwanted solicitation, junk mail, and general loss of privacy.
Availability Requirements: You must be present at the registered address during business hours every weekday. If you travel, work off-site, or simply want flexibility, you risk missing important legal documents.
Inconvenience: Being served with legal papers at your home or in front of clients is awkward and unprofessional. It's also a visible reminder that your business is being sued, which isn't something most people want neighbors or clients to witness.
Using a professional service like New Jersey Registered Agent offers clear advantages:
Privacy Protection: This is often the main reason people choose professional service. Our Trenton address appears on your public business filings instead of your home or office. Your personal information stays private, and you won't deal with unwanted mail or solicitation at home.
Consistent Availability: We're present at our registered office during all required business hours. You never miss a document, even when you're traveling, working from different locations, or busy with other aspects of your business.
Same-Day Forwarding: When we receive a document for your business, we scan it and send it to you the same day. Legal deadlines matter, and we make sure you have maximum time to respond.
Compliance Support: New Jersey requires annual reports on the last day of your formation anniversary month, with a $75 filing fee. We send timely reminders so you can stay current and maintain good standing with the state.
Professional Image: Having a registered office in New Jersey's capital demonstrates stability to clients, partners, and the state.
Peace of Mind: You can focus on running your business knowing that official documents are being properly received and promptly forwarded.
New Jersey Registered Agent provides everything New Jersey businesses need to stay compliant and protected:
All of this for $99 per year, with no hidden fees or setup charges.
If you decide to switch from another registered agent, New Jersey charges a $25 state filing fee to update your information. The process is straightforward, and we provide the forms and guidance you need.
Whether you're forming a new New Jersey business or switching from your current registered agent, we make the process simple. Sign up today and get registered agent service focused on what matters: protecting your privacy, handling documents reliably, and keeping you compliant.
For $99 per year, you get the professional service and peace of mind your New Jersey business deserves.
This is not legal advice. New Jersey Registered Agent is not a law firm. Consult an attorney for legal guidance.
A registered agent is an individual or company designated to receive legal documents and official correspondence on behalf of a business entity registered in New Jersey.
New Jersey requires all business entities to maintain a registered agent with a physical address in the state. This ensures you can be contacted for legal and tax matters.
Our New Jersey registered agent service is $99/year with no hidden fees or setup charges.
Sign up today and we can typically begin serving as your registered agent within 1 business day.