Do I need a registered agent in Delaware for my LLC or corporation?

Delaware law requires all legal entities formed or registered in the state to maintain a Delaware registered agent and registered office. The agent must be available during regular Delaware business hours to receive service of process and other legal documents on the entity’s behalf. Other Delaware requirements are that the registered agent have a physical street address where documents can be delivered and that the address information be made public record. 

Failure to appoint or maintain a registered agent and office can result in loss of good standing for your business, which may mean loss of access to the courts and difficulties in securing capital and financing. A worst-case situation would be the involuntary termination of the business or revocation of the right to conduct business in Delaware.

What to look for when choosing a Delaware registered agent

A registered agent for your domestic or foreign LLC or corporation in Delaware should provide consistent and reliable service. The registered agent must be available and physically present at the registered office during normal Delaware business hours so that hand-delivered legal documents, such as service of process, are given proper attention.

Keep in mind that a lawsuit can still proceed against a corporation or LLC, even if its registered agent is not available to receive court papers. This can happen when a designated individual is not present due to being in a meeting, on vacation, or away because of a personal emergency. By not receiving notice in a timely manner, your business risks a default judgment or having less time to prepare a proper legal response. 

Your Delaware registered agent should have expertise in the state’s business formation laws and other areas of business entity compliance. Staff should be trained in the proper handling of legal documents with reliable processes for delivering crucial notices. Your service provider will also need to fulfill the state’s other requirements such as following agency regulations concerning customer entity verification.

Why choose CT Corporation as your registered agent service provider in Delaware?

Doing business in Delaware necessitates compliance with many federal, state, and local requirements. CT Corporation's reliable, professional registered agent services help ensure that the LLC or corporation won’t miss a critical filing or endanger its good standing and its right to defend itself in court. We offer monitoring tools and services to provide insight into your business compliance so you’re always in control. CT Corporation provides you with the confidence to know you’re on top of your company’s compliance obligations.

CT Corporation provides registered agent services in all 50 states and D.C. and offers a full range of compliance services — such as formation, business license, and annual reports — for LLCs, corporations, and other business entities.

You can rely on CT Corporation to

Record your registered agent information with the state — essential for keeping your business in good standing
Receive state documents and legal notices, including service of process and wage garnishment notices, and promptly relay them to your designated contacts — so nothing gets overlooked
Monitor laws and regulations — making sure you aren’t caught off guard by changes
Designate a specific team to serve as your go-to resource for answers to your questions — meaning, you won’t get the run-round around
Customize your registered agent services if you wish to include alerts of upcoming deadlines and forwarding of business documents — so you’ll have less to manage

Safeguard your business with America's most reliable registered agent service

Registered Agent package options:

Products

Registered agent services

Easily appoint your registered agent online within 10 minutes

Order Online - $436*

  • Registered agent services - includes a registered agent location within the state to receive legal and critical business communications and a dedicated team to receive and route all service of process legal notifications

  • Online portal - compliance portal to keep your business compliant 24/7

  • Name availability check - verification and reservation of desired business name within the state

    Not included

  • Incorporation services - completion and filing of all legal documents and Articles of Incorporation with the state

    Not included

  • Qualification services - preparation and filing of all qualification documents with the state

    Not included

Registered agent and incorporation filing

Our incorporation experts are here to help you start your business with a solid and smart foundation

Order Online - $1,110 +state fees*

  • Registered agent services - includes a registered agent location within the state to receive legal and critical business communications and a dedicated team to receive and route all service of process legal notifications

  • Online portal - compliance portal to keep your business compliant 24/7

  • Name availability check - verification and reservation of desired business name within the state

  • Incorporation services - completion and filing of all legal documents and Articles of Incorporation with the state

  • Qualification services - preparation and filing of all qualification documents with the state

    Not included

Registered agent and qualification filing

Legally register an existing business in another state

Order Online - $1,112 +state fees*

  • Registered agent services - includes a registered agent location within the state to receive legal and critical business communications and a dedicated team to receive and route all service of process legal notifications

  • Online portal - compliance portal to keep your business compliant 24/7

  • Name availability check - verification and reservation of desired business name within the state

  • Incorporation services - completion and filing of all legal documents and Articles of Incorporation with the state

    Not included

  • Qualification services - preparation and filing of all qualification documents with the state

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*State fees are mandatory fees imposed by the state. Price includes online discount automatically applied at checkout. Discount is for new customers only.
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