Registered Agent Requirements

Statutory requirements, physical presence rules, and official statutes for all 50 states.

Arizona

Must be an individual resident or a business entity authorized to operate in AZ. A physical street address is mandatory.

Statute § 29-3115
Arkansas

Agent must be a resident of Arkansas or a domestic/foreign corporation with a physical office in-state.

ACA § 4-20-105
California

Agent must be a California resident or a corporation authorized to do business in CA with a physical street address in the state.

Corp Code § 1502
Florida

Agent must be a Florida resident or a business entity authorized to do business in FL. A physical street address is required.

FS § 605.0113
Michigan

Resident agent must be an individual resident, a MI corporation, or a foreign corporation authorized to do business.

LARA Rule 450.1241
New York

Designated agent must have a physical office in NY. Note: NY SOS serves as default agent for service of process.

NY BCL § 305
Texas

Must be a Texas resident or a business entity authorized to do business in Texas with a physical registered office.

BOC § 5.201
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