Introducing Delaware Registered Agent: The Backbone of Your Business
If you are starting your business in Delaware or expanding from another jurisdiction, it’s critical to follow the state’s legal requirements for efficient operation and peace of mind. One of the first procedures is to designate a registered agent through the Delaware Department of State’s Division of Corporations.
A Delaware registered agent acts as a crucial intermediary between your organization and the state. Their primary responsibility is to receive legal notices and official documents on behalf of your company and promptly relay them to you. Despite its procedural nature, the role of a registered agent is indispensable for staying compliant with legal and regulatory requirements and upholding your organization’s good standing in Delaware.
WHY US?
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- Docs we get for you
- Delaware Business forms to file
- Delaware 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
Delaware Registered Agent Service
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OUR SERVICES
Our Delaware 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 Delaware Division of Corporations.
What Do Delaware Registered Agents Do?
As per the Delaware Code (Title 8, Chapter 1), every legal entity is required to designate and uphold a registered agent through the Delaware Division of Corporations. This agent’s principal role is to accept service of process and other official communications from the state and transmit them to the represented entity.
To fulfill this obligation, the agent must maintain a physical address within the state where official correspondence, such as lawsuit notifications, court summonses, and annual reports, can be received. They must be available at this registered office during standard business hours to receive any notices sent by the state.
Failure by the agent to fulfill these basic duties can result in significant repercussions for your entity. For instance, if the agent neglects to acknowledge or convey a lawsuit notice, you may remain uninformed about your organization’s involvement in legal proceedings and miss a court appearance. In such scenarios, the court may issue a default judgment, favoring the plaintiff due to the defendant’s absence or inaction. Even in cases where the lawsuit lacks merit and the defendant could have potentially succeeded, a default ruling may be rendered.
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Why do I need a Delaware Registered Agent?
By diligently executing their responsibilities, a Delaware registered agent ensures that your organization promptly receives notifications regarding legal matters, whether in court or administrative settings. Consequently, a dependable agent facilitates timely responses, whether through legal representation, defense preparation, or other necessary actions.
What are the requirements for Delaware registered agents?
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Your designated registered agent in Delaware can fall into one of the following categories:
- An individual residing in Delaware, which could include an employee, family member, friend, or even yourself.
- A domestic organization, including your own legal entity.
- A foreign organization authorized to conduct business in Delaware.
Regardless of your choice, the selected agent must adhere to the Agency Regulations established by the Delaware Division of Corporations. These regulations aim to mitigate the risk of illicit business practices and primarily focus on verifying the identity of the contacts associated with the represented entity and any other individuals maintained in the registered agent’s records.
Delaware law also acknowledges the designation of a “commercial registered agent,” referring to an individual or organization serving as a registered agent for over 50 entities concurrently. Apart from the standard statutory duties outlined earlier, such agents are required to hold a Delaware business license.
People Who Need Registered Agents In Delaware:
Anyone forming a corporation in Delaware or starting a Delaware LLC
How Does the Rapid Registered Agent Service Work in Delaware?
Easy Sign Up. You sign up online at the top right corner of this page. We’ll become your Delaware registered agent service after you make your business registration filing with the Division of Corporations.
Go-To Resource. We attempt to make your account a real go-to resource for you, not just for our Delaware registered agent service or paying a bill, but for actually keeping up with Delaware 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 Delaware 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 Delaware 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 Delaware Registered Agents Served?
- Registered Agents bear the responsibility of accepting Service of Process and furnishing details for billing and tax obligations to the entities under their representation. They must comply with Agency Regulations concerning the identity of the entity’s contacts and individuals for whom they maintain records.
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 Delaware?
If you want to formally notify a business through their Delaware 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 Delaware business name search via the Division of Corporations.
- 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 Delaware 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 Delaware 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 Division of Corporations and we get listed as your Delaware registered agent. When you place an order with us, the change form is available immediately. It’s super easy.
Affordable Pricing Plans in Delaware
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