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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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