Frequently Asked Questions

What is a registered agent?

A registered agent is an individual or business entity designated to receive legal documents, service of process, and official state correspondence on behalf of your Connecticut business. They serve as your official contact point for the Connecticut Secretary of State and the courts.

Why does my Connecticut business need a registered agent?

Connecticut law generally expects all registered business entities—including LLCs, corporations, and limited partnerships—to maintain a registered agent. This ensures the state and courts have a reliable way to deliver important legal notices and documents to your business.

Who can serve as a registered agent in Connecticut?

Individuals must be Connecticut residents who are 18 years of age or older. Business entities must be authorized to operate in Connecticut and maintain a physical address in the state. Individual agents must disclose their residential address, which becomes part of the public record.

What documents will I receive through my registered agent?

You'll receive service of process (such as lawsuits and legal claims), correspondence from the Connecticut Secretary of State, tax notices, annual report reminders, compliance notifications, and other official government documents. We scan and forward these documents the same day they arrive.

Can I be my own registered agent in Connecticut?

Connecticut doesn't allow businesses to self-appoint as their own registered agent. You'll need to designate either an individual who meets the state's residency and age requirements or a professional registered agent service.

How do I change my registered agent to us?

File a change form with the Connecticut Secretary of State, either online or by mail. The filing fee is $20 for most entity types (nonprofits and limited partnerships may have different fees). Once the change is processed, we'll start receiving documents on your behalf immediately.

What is Connecticut's annual report requirement?

Connecticut requires most business entities to file an annual report with the Secretary of State. The filing fee is $80. This report updates your business information and maintains your good standing with the state.

Does Connecticut have other filing fees or taxes I should know about?

Connecticut has a Business Entity Tax (BET) with a $250 minimum for LLCs treated as corporations. The annual report fee increased from $20 to $80 effective July 1, 2020. Your specific tax obligations depend on your entity type and tax classification.

How quickly do you forward documents?

We scan and email documents the same day they arrive at our office, then forward the originals to your preferred mailing address. Fast turnaround means you can respond quickly to legal deadlines and compliance matters.

Where can I access information about Connecticut business filings?

The Connecticut Secretary of State maintains an online portal at portal.ct.gov/sots where you can search for business entities, file documents, and access information about state requirements.

Why is our service only $99 per year?

We focus on providing reliable service without unnecessary overhead. By keeping operations efficient and pricing transparent, we can offer professional registered agent service and privacy protection for less than the $125 to $436 that many competitors charge.

What's included in the $99 annual fee?

Everything: a registered office address in Connecticut, lawsuit imaging service for Connecticut, compliance reminders and alerts, online document portal access, and privacy protection. No hidden fees.

How does using your service protect my privacy?

Our Connecticut address appears on your public business filings with the Connecticut Secretary of State instead of your home or office address. This keeps your personal information out of public databases and prevents unsolicited contact at your residence.

What are the limits on mail you accept in Connecticut?

Mail arriving at our office routes through four classification rules, each governing what we do next. Knowing those four rules up front avoids the questions we usually field after enrollment.

Rule A — court papers. Anything served by a process server (a complaint, a writ, a deposition subpoena) gets imaged that same business day and uploaded straight to your dashboard. Never billed. Annual count is not limited. This is the central guarantee the Connecticut $99/yr fee secures.

Rule B — agency letters. Items from the Connecticut Secretary of State, the Connecticut Department of Revenue Services, IRS notices, and similar federal-and-state agencies collectively draw from one annual quota of three on-the-house same-day scans. Cross that quota and each new item gets invoiced — you decide piece by piece whether to fund an image or to fund a shipment of the original. Those two billing options never apply together to the same letter.

Rule C — general inbound. Marketing flyers and junk are not accepted at the registered office. Parcels are turned back. So are verification mailings (the Google Maps postcards, the Amazon seller-trust envelopes, similar verifier mail).

Rule D — outbound paper. None of it is included in $99/yr. The fee buys scanning to your dashboard; printed and posted shipments always carry a separate per-piece charge.

A virtual mailbox add-on exists for businesses that genuinely need ongoing inbound mail handling in Connecticut. It is a different product on its own subscription.

How do I sign up?

Visit our checkout page to get started. We'll collect your business information, provide your registered agent address for state filings, and set up your online document portal. If you're switching from another agent, we'll guide you through the change process.

What happens if I miss my annual report deadline?

Connecticut may impose penalties or late fees for missed annual report filings. Continued noncompliance can result in administrative dissolution of your entity. We send compliance reminders to help you file on time and avoid these issues.

Do you provide registered agent service in other states?

We specifically serve businesses registered in Connecticut. If your business operates in multiple states, you'll need a registered agent in each state where you're registered.

Why do individual registered agents in Connecticut have to disclose their home address?

Connecticut law requires individual registered agents to disclose their residential address, which becomes part of the public record. This is one reason many business owners choose a professional registered agent service—it keeps their home address private.