Administrative Dissolution

Registered Agent Information

How do I find my registered agent’s information?

To find your registered agent's information in North Carolina, follow these steps:

1. Search Online: Visit the North Carolina Secretary of State Business Registration Search page. You can search for your registered agent business name or entity type. The URL for the search page is: https://sosnc.gov/online_services/search/by_title/search_Business_Registration

2. Registered Agent Responsibilities: The registered agent's sole duty is to forward any legal notices, process, or demands to the last known address of your business entity. They must continuously maintain a physical registered office in North Carolina where they can receive these documents on your behalf. Acceptance of these documents at the agent's registered office is considered legal notice, and they must promptly forward them to your business.

3. Keep Information Updated: Ensure that your registered agent's contact information is up-to-date. If you are your own registered agent (and reside in North Carolina), make sure your details are accurate.

Remember, timely communication with your registered agent is crucial to maintaining compliance and avoiding administrative dissolution. If you need to make changes to your registered agent information, follow the appropriate procedures through the Secretary of State's website.

Timeline

How many days do I have since receiving my Notice of Grounds before being administratively dissolved?

In North Carolina, if your business receives a Notice of Grounds for Administrative Dissolution from the Secretary of State, you have 60 days to address the issues specified in the notice. See the date on Figure 8 on page 10 for an example. If the grounds for dissolution are not corrected or if you cannot demonstrate that the grounds do not exist within this period, the Secretary of State will proceed with the administrative dissolution of your business. Source:NC Gen Stat § 57D-6-06 (2013)

It’s important to take prompt action to resolve any issues to avoid dissolution. If you need to file an annual report or correct any other compliance issues, make sure to do so before the 60-day deadline.

Source: 2013 North Carolina General Statutes Chapter 57D - North Carolina Limited Liability Company Act. Article 6 - Dissolution. Section 57D-6-06 - Administrative dissolution.