Pennsylvania Registered Agent for Your LLC

Check with the PA DOS for all requirements to ensure your business is in compliance.

• Under Pennsylvania law (15 Pa.C.S. §109), entities required to provide a registered office address in any document filed with the PA DOS may enter into a contract for the services of a CROP, and may list the name of the Pennsylvania CROP in lieu of providing a registered office address. This option is also available for any corporation or association that does not have a physical location or mailing address in the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania.
• Listing a Pennsylvania CROP without having entered into a contract to acquire the services of that CROP could subject a filer to civil and criminal penalties.
• If the Registered Agent is a person, they must reside in Pennsylvania.
• If the Registered Agent is a business, they must be able to conduct business in Pennsylvania.
• The Registered Agent must have a physical street address in Pennsylvania, not a P.O. Box.
• The PA Registered Agent must be available in person during normal business hours to sign for any correspondence.

This includes:

• Correspondence from the PA DOS
• Tax forms and requests to complete permits, company filings and reports
• Service of process documents (for example, if your LLC is named in a lawsuit)
• Official state and federal government notices

If you don't secure a Registered Agent and provide their information to the Department of State, there may be several possible ramifications, including:

• Falling out of good standing with the PA DOS. If you don’t respond to certain correspondence (like the request for your annual report), certain states may revoke your right to do business.
• Losing your status as an LLC in Pennsylvania. A Registered Agent “proves” to the state that your business exists. Without it, you could lose your business entity protections and your LLC may be dissolved.
• Getting served or sued and not finding out about it. If your LLC is sued and you don’t know about it, you could lose to a default judgment in your absence.

• You must have someone available at all times during business hours at the Pennsylvania address to sign for important documents.
• The Registered Agent’s name and address are part of the public record and available through the PA DOS website. If you prefer your name and address aren’t published, you should choose a Registered Agent service.
• If you change your business address or move out of state, you'll need to file additional documentation with the Department of State for. This wouldn't be the case if you used a Registered Agent service, making a move or address change much simpler.
• The Registered Agent must have a physical street address in Pennsylvania. If you’re forming an LLC outside the state, you'll need to use an in-state Registered Agent.