The act of telling a person or entity that a lawsuit is underway against him or her, or in this example, against one’s organization, is known as service of process.
The person you choose as your company’s registered agent is in charge of accepting service of process. It is then his or her job to personally accept service of process and take action toward a legal settlement.
If you opt to be the registered agent for your own LLC, these papers will be sent directly to your home or place of business, depending on the location you give.
Another alternative is to employ a registered agent service (commercial registered agent) to assist you with the procedure.
Receiving a summons may be frightening and upsetting. A commercial registered agent will be accessible during normal business hours throughout the week, so you won’t have to receive the summons personally.
If you’re thinking about employing a registered agent service, check out some of our top-rated alternatives below to discover which one is right for you.
In addition to having a valid office in the state where your LLC is formed, we recommend that you choose a nationwide registered agent service that has the following features:
