Who can be a registered agent in Delaware
- The LLC itself (with a Delaware registered office)
- An individual resident in Delaware
- A Delaware LLC, corporation, partnership or statutory trust
- A foreign corporation, LLC, partnership or statutory trust authorized to transact business in Delaware
The agent's business office must be the same as the LLC's registered office in Delaware, with a full street address, and be open (or the individual present) often enough to accept service of process. An agent may not operate solely through a virtual office or mail-forwarding service.
Can you be your own agent?
Yes — Delaware law even lets the LLC act as its own agent — but only with a real Delaware office that is staffed to accept service of process. Owners outside Delaware use a commercial agent.
Changing your agent
State fee: $50. File a certificate of amendment that only changes the registered office or registered agent (specifically captioned as such) with the Division of Corporations.
Official form / portal →Registered agent services
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Recurring Delaware filings to keep in good standing
Delaware LLC annual tax
Due: On or before June 1 each year, for the prior year. Fee: $400.
Full Delaware filing guide →Frequently asked questions
Do I need a registered agent for my Delaware LLC?
Yes. Every Delaware LLC must continuously maintain a registered agent. The agent's business office must be the same as the LLC's registered office in Delaware, with a full street address, and be open (or the individual present) often enough to accept service of process. An agent may not operate solely through a virtual office or mail-forwarding service.
Can I be my own registered agent in Delaware?
Yes — Delaware law even lets the LLC act as its own agent — but only with a real Delaware office that is staffed to accept service of process. Owners outside Delaware use a commercial agent.
How much does it cost to change a registered agent in Delaware?
The state filing fee is $50. File a certificate of amendment that only changes the registered office or registered agent (specifically captioned as such) with the Division of Corporations.