Business Registration Manual

Registered Agent Information and Links

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The Registered Office and Registered Agent Information page has helpful tips and links for registered agents.

A registered agent’s primary responsibility is to forward any notices, processes, or demands received to the entity’s last known address. The role is a point of contact for legal correspondence and ensures that the entity is promptly informed of such matters.

In North Carolina, a registered agent is required to have a physical office where they can legally receive documents on behalf of the entity. These documents must be forwarded to the business promptly, and both the agent and the entity must keep their contact information current with the Secretary of State; a P.O. Box can serve as the mailing address.