A registered agent is an individual or business entity designated to receive legal documents, service of process, and official state correspondence on behalf of your Connecticut business. They serve as your official contact point for the Connecticut Secretary of State and the courts.
Connecticut law generally expects all registered business entities—including LLCs, corporations, and limited partnerships—to maintain a registered agent. This ensures the state and courts have a reliable way to deliver important legal notices and documents to your business.
Individuals must be Connecticut residents who are 18 years of age or older. Business entities must be authorized to operate in Connecticut and maintain a physical address in the state. Individual agents must disclose their residential address, which becomes part of the public record.
You'll receive service of process (such as lawsuits and legal claims), correspondence from the Connecticut Secretary of State, tax notices, annual report reminders, compliance notifications, and other official government documents. We scan and forward these documents the same day they arrive.
Connecticut doesn't allow businesses to self-appoint as their own registered agent. You'll need to designate either an individual who meets the state's residency and age requirements or a professional registered agent service.
File a change form with the Connecticut Secretary of State, either online or by mail. The filing fee is $20 for most entity types (nonprofits and limited partnerships may have different fees). Once the change is processed, we'll start receiving documents on your behalf immediately.
Connecticut requires most business entities to file an annual report with the Secretary of State. The filing fee is $80. This report updates your business information and maintains your good standing with the state.
Connecticut has a Business Entity Tax (BET) with a $250 minimum for LLCs treated as corporations. The annual report fee increased from $20 to $80 effective July 1, 2020. Your specific tax obligations depend on your entity type and tax classification.
We scan and email documents the same day they arrive at our office, then forward the originals to your preferred mailing address. Fast turnaround means you can respond quickly to legal deadlines and compliance matters.
The Connecticut Secretary of State maintains an online portal at portal.ct.gov/sots where you can search for business entities, file documents, and access information about state requirements.
We focus on providing reliable service without unnecessary overhead. By keeping operations efficient and pricing transparent, we can offer professional registered agent service and privacy protection for less than the $125 to $436 that many competitors charge.
Everything: a registered office address in Connecticut, same-day document scanning and forwarding, compliance reminders and alerts, online document portal access, and privacy protection. No hidden fees, no per-document charges.
Our Hartford address appears on your public business filings with the Connecticut Secretary of State instead of your home or office address. This keeps your personal information out of public databases and prevents unsolicited contact at your residence.
Our Connecticut service handles the legal side of your mail. Service of process, subpoenas, Secretary of State correspondence, state tax notices, and compliance reminders — these are the documents we receive and forward on your behalf.
If a piece of general mail lands at your registered agent address unexpectedly, we accommodate up to three such items per year. This covers honest mistakes, not ongoing correspondence.
Packages are a firm no. Same for Google Maps verification postcards, Amazon verification letters, and any other third-party verification mail.
Need a general business mailing address in Connecticut? We offer a virtual mail service as a standalone add-on. Just reach out for more information.
Visit our checkout page to get started. We'll collect your business information, provide your registered agent address for state filings, and set up your online document portal. If you're switching from another agent, we'll guide you through the change process.
Connecticut may impose penalties or late fees for missed annual report filings. Continued noncompliance can result in administrative dissolution of your entity. We send compliance reminders to help you file on time and avoid these issues.
We specifically serve businesses registered in Connecticut. If your business operates in multiple states, you'll need a registered agent in each state where you're registered.
Connecticut law requires individual registered agents to disclose their residential address, which becomes part of the public record. This is one reason many business owners choose a professional registered agent service—it keeps their home address private.