registered agent Service in Virginia — $99/year
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Get Started — $99/yearComplete our simple order form with your business details. Takes less than 5 minutes.
We register as your registered agent with the Virginia Secretary of State.
We receive and forward documents, send compliance reminders, and keep you in good standing.
A registered agent is a designated person or business that receives official legal documents, state notices, and service of process on behalf of your Virginia business. Your registered agent is your company's official contact point for important government correspondence and legal matters.
Every LLC, corporation, and similar business entity operating in Virginia is generally expected to maintain a registered agent with a presence in the state. At Virginia Registered Agent, we provide this service for $99 per year—giving you reliable document handling, privacy protection, and friendly compliance support you can count on.
Your registered agent handles several important functions for your business:
Receives Service of Process If your business gets sued, the legal documents will be delivered to your registered agent. This ensures you get timely notice of legal actions and have the opportunity to respond within required timeframes. Having a reliable agent means these documents are handled promptly and professionally.
Accepts Official State Documents The Virginia State Corporation Commission sends important notices, compliance reminders, and administrative correspondence to your registered agent address. These might include Annual Registration Fee reminders, certificate updates, or other official notifications.
Stays Available During Business Hours Registered agents need to be physically present during normal business hours—9 AM to 5 PM in Virginia—to accept documents when they arrive. This consistent availability is what makes the system work reliably.
Provides a Stable Address for Public Records Your registered agent's address appears on your public filings with the Virginia State Corporation Commission. This address stays consistent even if you move, work remotely, or change your business operations.
Virginia has specific rules about who can serve as a registered agent:
Individual Agents If you appoint an individual person as your registered agent, they need to be a Virginia resident. Virginia State Bar members are also eligible to serve as registered agents, which is a nice option for attorneys serving their clients.
Business Entity Agents A business entity can serve as a registered agent if it's authorized to operate in Virginia. Professional registered agent companies like Virginia Registered Agent specialize in providing this service reliably.
No Self-Appointment Here's an important detail: Virginia explicitly prohibits the entity from serving as its own registered agent. You'll need to designate either an individual who's a Virginia resident or an authorized business entity to fill this role.
Address Requirements Generally, you need a street address for your registered agent. However, Virginia has a unique provision—PO boxes are acceptable for cities or towns with populations under 2,000 where no street address exists. The address must include the locality (county or independent city).
If you operate any of these business types in Virginia, you'll generally need a registered agent:
Even if your business is formed in another state but operates in Virginia, you'll typically need a registered agent with a Virginia address to maintain your foreign qualification.
Virginia law explicitly prohibits self-appointment, but even if it didn't, there are good reasons to use a professional service:
Privacy Protection Your registered agent's address becomes part of public records on the Virginia State Corporation Commission website. Using your own address exposes your home to commercial databases, marketing lists, and anyone searching state business records online.
Availability Requirements You need to be physically present during business hours, 9 AM to 5 PM, Monday through Friday, to accept documents. That's challenging if you travel, work variable hours, or simply don't want process servers showing up unannounced.
Reliable Handling Legal documents and official notices need prompt attention. Professional services scan and forward documents the same day they arrive, so you're never left wondering what came in or when.
Dependable Document Handling We receive your documents and scan them the same day they arrive. You get immediate notification and access through our secure online portal. No delays, no wondering if something's sitting in a mail pile—you'll know right away what came in.
Privacy You Can Trust When you use Virginia Registered Agent, our Richmond address appears on your public Virginia filings instead of your home address. This keeps your personal information off the State Corporation Commission website and protects your privacy from commercial databases and unsolicited contact.
Friendly Compliance Reminders Virginia's Annual Registration Fee is $50 and is due by the last day of your formation anniversary month. There's a $25 late penalty if you miss it, and your LLC can be automatically canceled if the fee goes unpaid for 3 months. We send helpful reminders so you stay on track without worry.
Consistent Availability Our registered office is staffed Monday through Friday, 9 AM to 5 PM—exactly when Virginia requires registered agents to be available. You can count on us to be there when courts, process servers, or the state need to reach your business.
Affordable, Reliable Service At $99 per year, you get professional registered agent service that's there when you need it. Other providers charge $125 to $436 annually. We keep our pricing fair because we believe every Virginia business should have access to reliable service.
While we're talking about compliance, it's worth understanding Virginia's unique approach. Virginia doesn't call it an annual report—it's an Annual Registration Fee. It's $50 per year and is filed with the State Corporation Commission (Virginia doesn't have a Secretary of State for business matters—the SCC handles all business filings).
The fee is due by the last day of the month in which you formed your business. If you formed in March, it's due by the last day of March each year. Missing the deadline results in a $25 late penalty, and if you don't pay within 3 months after the due date, your LLC can be automatically canceled.
This isn't something your registered agent handles directly, but we send friendly reminders about the deadline so you can take care of it on time.
Virginia Registered Agent provides everything your business needs for $99 per year:
The process is easy. When you sign up, we give you the information you need to update your registered agent with the Virginia State Corporation Commission. Here's something nice: Virginia doesn't charge a fee to change your registered agent—it's free. Once your change is processed, we start receiving documents on your behalf right away.
Whether you're forming a new Virginia business or looking to change from your current registered agent, Virginia Registered Agent offers reliable service at a fair price. Sign up today for $99 per year and have confidence that this important compliance requirement is handled by people who take it seriously and treat you well.
This is not legal advice. Virginia Registered Agent is not a law firm. Consult an attorney for legal guidance.
A registered agent is an individual or company designated to receive legal documents and official correspondence on behalf of a business entity registered in Virginia.
Virginia requires all business entities to maintain a registered agent with a physical address in the state. This ensures you can be contacted for legal and tax matters.
Our Virginia registered agent service is $99/year with no hidden fees or setup charges.
Sign up today and we can typically begin serving as your registered agent within 1 business day.