Why is it a good idea to have a professional registered agent?
It can be worth the relatively small yearly fee to hire someone to be your entity’s registered agent, even in your home state, for a number of reasons. Providing that kind of service is their business, they will act promptly to deliver your papers to you once they receive them. If you act as your own agent or have a “friend” do it, this kind of important paperwork could get lost. If you move, you may forget to update the mailing address with the state. And another important consideration could be to give you anonymity. The articles of incorporation are public documents. If you would prefer to limit information about the ownership of your entity, especially in the case of smaller organizations, letting a professional act as your registered agent can help in preserving your privacy.
