Registered Agent
An individual or entity designated to receive service of process and official correspondence on behalf of a corporation or LLC at a physical address in the state. Every formed or qualified entity must maintain one.
Encyclopedia entry: Registered Agent
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registered agent
See: agent for service of process
[Last reviewed in June of 2024 by the Wex Definitions Team
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