Meet Arizona Registered Agent: Your Trusted Business Allies
To operate legally in Arizona, both for-profit and nonprofit organizations must appoint a registered agent through the Arizona Corporation Commission (ACC). This agent is responsible for receiving and forwarding important legal documents to your organization, ensuring you meet all legal obligations.
Before explaining how to pick a registered agent in Arizona, we’ll describe what they do and what qualifications they need, so you can choose the best one for your organization.
We will also show how Rapid Registered Agent handles these duties and why working with us can help you avoid missing important notices and facing legal issues later on.
WHY US?
Use your online account to find
- Docs we get for you
- Arizona Business forms to file
- Arizona filing tips
With Rapid Registered Agent, what you see is what you get. We offer:
- Same price every year
- No extra fees
- No up-sells
- No fees to fax your documents to you
Arizona Registered Agent Service
Loved by our clients.
OUR SERVICES
Our Arizona Registered Agent Service Includes
Orders Filed the Same Day
Use Our Address for Government Documents and Service of Lawsuits, Not Yours
Monthly and Yearly Plans Available
We notify you by email and fax (optional) and text message (optional)
We will send noticed of documents to an unlimited number of contacts at your company
Real-Time Notifications
Check your documents or update your company information 24/7/365
Ready to Protect Your Assets. We don’t give out your contact information.
Reminders & Compliance Notifications
HOW DO I GET STARTED?
The Filing Process
Changing your registered agent or using us for a new business is super simple.
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Sign up
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Download Forms
Access the forms you want to file. Read our instructions and filing tips.
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File Forms
File your LLC or corporation filing with the Arizona Secretary of State.
What Do Arizona Registered Agents Do?
A registered agent, also known as a statutory agent in Arizona, is someone who receives legal and official notices for your organization. Without one, you cannot start or expand your organization in the state. Your agent needs to have a physical address in Arizona where government notices can be sent, known as a registered office, and they must be available during business hours to receive mail.
If your agent does not do their job properly, it could lead to legal trouble. For example, if they fail to deliver a lawsuit notice, you might miss a court hearing and face a default judgment against you. To avoid this, it is important to choose a reliable agent. There are different options available, but not all of them are equally trustworthy.
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Why do I need an Arizona Registered Agent?
In Arizona, a registered agent serves as the official contact for a business, responsible for managing its legal and administrative affairs within the state. This designated individual or entity receives crucial documents like tax notices and legal papers, ensuring they are promptly forwarded to the appropriate parties. Additionally, the registered agent accepts legal notices on behalf of the business, guaranteeing that all official communications are handled efficiently and in compliance with state regulations.
Moreover, the registered agent plays a pivotal role in ensuring the business remains compliant with state laws and fulfills its statutory obligations. By maintaining a registered agent, businesses can uphold their legal standing and ensure smooth operations. In essence, the registered agent’s involvement is essential for the lawful operation and proper functioning of any business entity operating in Arizona.
What are the requirements for Arizona registered agents?
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As stated in Section 29-3115 of the Arizona Revised Statutes, a registered agent may include:
- An individual residing in Arizona, aged 18 or older
- A domestic organization
- A foreign organization authorized to conduct business in the state
An individual agent can be selected from various sources, such as an employee, family member, friend, or even oneself, to receive notifications on behalf of the organization. However, it’s advisable to consider the reliability of individuals compared to professional registered agent services provided by organizations, commonly known as commercial registered agents. These entities specialize in ensuring the prompt acceptance and delivery of notices, minimizing the risk of missed notifications that could potentially result in legal complications for your organization.
People Who Need Registered Agents In Arizona:
Individuals seeking to register an out-of-state entity, such as an LLC or corporation, in Arizona for a certificate of authority, or those forming an Arizona corporation or LLC, are among those who require an Arizona registered agent.
How Does the Rapid Registered Agent Service Work in Arizona?
Easy Sign Up. You sign up online at the top right corner of this page. We’ll become your Arizona registered agent service after you make your business registration filing with the Secretary of State.
Go-To Resource. We attempt to make your account a real go-to resource for you, not just for our Arizona registered agent service or paying a bill, but for actually keeping up with Arizona corporate paperwork formalities.
The Tools You Need. Generate compliance forms auto-magically from your dashboard. If you sign up for the annual plan, we’ll send you an invoice for another year of Arizona registered agent service 30 days before it’s due. If you want to keep using us, great; if you don’t, you can easily cancel.
Call us! We’re here to help walk you through the process of starting your new business. When you have a question, just call. We even put our phone number on the top of every web page. The people who answer the phones don’t read from scripts or try to sell you anything – we’re just here to help. We even make it easy to add registered agent services in other states.
How Will I Get My Documents From You?
We scan and upload every document in real time. You will then be notified by email and optionally by text message or fax. You can then use the secure link to view the document or log in to your dashboard at anytime to view it.
Can I Use Your Arizona Registered Office Address To Get My Mail?
- Most of our clients list our registered office address on their articles of incorporation.
- We don’t want all your mail, that’s not what we do.
- We will throw away junk mail and forward any document from a government agency (state or Federal).
- The US Postal office might not deliver your mail reliably to us if you don’t have a lease at our address.
- As the registered agent, things come directly to us, Rapid Registered Agent, LLC care of you.
How Are Arizona Registered Agents Served?
- Arizona registered agents, whether an individual or a business entity, are designated by a company to accept and acknowledge any legal documents served upon the company. These documents may include official federal and state correspondence, requests for information, tax notices, notifications of lawsuits, court summons, wage garnishment notices, and notifications related to corporate filings.
Serving a registered agent is legal proof that you were notified. Regardless of whether you look at the docs or even receive them from your registered agent service. You were notified. We take this responsibility very seriously.
How Do I Search For A Registered Agent In Arizona?
If you want to formally notify a business through their Arizona registered agent service, just send a certified letter directly to the registered agent name and registered office address. Here is how you can look up that information:
- Do a Arizona business name search via the Secretary of State.
- Type in the name of the company whose registered agent you are trying to look up.
- Look for the registered agent name and registered office street address.
How Do I Get Started
Do I Hire a Arizona Registered Agent Service Before or After I Make The Filing?
You should hire us first and the do your business registration filing, because you can’t form an LLC or corporation without a Arizona registered agent service. Also, we provide all the forms and instructions you need to complete your filing instantly after yo place an order.
How Do I Change My Registered Agent Service To Rapid Registered Agent?
You file a Statement of Change of Registered Office or Agent or Both form with the Secretary of State and we get listed as your Arizona registered agent. When you place an order with us, the change form is available immediately. It’s super easy.
Affordable Pricing Plans in Arizona
We offer simple and easy plans with no hidden fees, upcharges, surcharges, higher rates on renewal, etc.
- $10 / Per month (per company per state)
- Register in all 50 States + D.C. and Puerto Rico
- Manage Unlimited Companies in One Place
- Each Company Can Have Unlimited Contacts
- Can Designate Separate Contacts for Separate States
- Each Contact Notified by Email, Fax (Optional), or Text (Optional)
- 365 24/7 Access To Your Files
- Phone Call on Service of Lawsuit
- Documents Securely Stored
- Privacy Protected
- Compliance Reminders
- Real-Time Notifications
- Price locked in during subscription
- Subscription Optional
- Option to Pay by Check
- Renewal Notice 30 Days Before Renewal Due
- $100 / Per year (per company per state)
- Register in all 50 States + D.C. and Puerto Rico
- Manage Unlimited Companies in One Place
- Each Company Can Have Unlimited Contacts
- Can Designate Separate Contacts for Separate States
- Each Contact Notified by Email, Fax (Optional), or Text (Optional)
- 365 24/7 Access To Your Files
- Phone Call on Service of Lawsuit
- Documents Securely Stored
- Privacy Protected
- Compliance Reminders
- Real-Time Notifications
- Price locked in during subscription
- Subscription Optional
- Option to Pay by Check
- Renewal Notice 30 Days Before Renewal Due