Who Can Serve As A Registered Agent For Service Of Process in California?

Every legal entity in California is required to designate a registered agent. 

Corporations Code § 1502 requires that the registered agent be a natural person residing in California or a designated corporation.

If the registered agent is a natural person, the person's business address or residence address must be listed.

Since the registered agent's name and address is listed publicly on the California Secretary of State's website, the main reason to use a corporate registered agent is for privacy reasons if you do not want your names and home addresses listed publicly on the site. 

California Corporations Code § 1505 requires a corporation to register with the Secretary of State before it can serve as an entity's registered agent. Bend Law Group, PC is an approved corporate agent, and we provide registered agent services for $99/year.

You can sign up for our registered agent services here. 

If you would like to learn more about our registered agent services or have any questions, please contact us at info@bendlawoffice.com or (415) 633-6841.

Disclaimer: This article discusses general legal issues, but it does not constitute legal advice.  No reader should act or refrain from acting on the basis of any information presented herein without seeking the advice of counsel in the relevant jurisdiction.  Bend Law Group, PC expressly disclaims all liability in respect of any actions taken or not taken based on any contents of this article.

What is a Registered Agent For Service Of Process?

A registered agent for service of process is an individual or business designated by a legal entity to receive service of process in the event of a legal action, such as a summons or lawsuit.

Every legal entity in California is required to designate a registered agent, which may be a corporation which has been approved to function as a registered agent in California or an individual provided they live in California.

The registered agent’s address and name is public information that can be viewed on the California Secretary Of State's website to allow others to know how to serve legal papers on a legal entity.

Many business owners are comfortable listing themselves as the registered agent. For those who would prefer to keep their names and addresses private, Bend Law Group can serve as the company's registered agent for service of process in California and refer you to registered agent service providers in other states.

If you would like to learn more about our registered agent services or have any questions, please contact us at info@bendlawoffice.com or (415) 633-6841.

Disclaimer: This article discusses general legal issues, but it does not constitute legal advice.  No reader should act or refrain from acting on the basis of any information presented herein without seeking the advice of counsel in the relevant jurisdiction.  Bend Law Group, PC expressly disclaims all liability in respect of any actions taken or not taken based on any contents of this article.