New Jersey Registered Agent
Your New Jersey registered agent should do more than just tick a box for a legal requirement. That’s why at New Jersey Registered Agent, we give our clients free use of our business address—a stable, permanent address in the building we own—to better protect their privacy.
Plus, we provide:
- Same-day scans of all state and legal mail
- A secure online account to view and manage your mail from anywhere
- Enrollment in our compliance service
- Business website and phone service (free for 90 days)
- A library of free business forms
- Support services like mail forwarding and virtual office
- Lifetime customer support
What a New Jersey Registered Agent Does
The main responsibility of a New Jersey registered agent is to accept legal mail for your business. Then, they forward this mail to you straight away. The State of New Jersey requires all businesses to list a registered agent on state record to facilitate dependable communication between the legal system and business owners.
Every NJ registered agent must meet a few state requirements:
- Physical address in New Jersey – all agents must have a physical New Jersey street address for their registered office where they can receive your legal mail.
- Consent to serve – Before using the name and address of a person or business as your NJ registered agent, you must acquire their consent to be appointed to this position.
- Availability – all registered agents must be available during normal business hours (Mon-Fri 8am-5pm) at the registered office address to receive legal mail deliveries.
Remember: the name and address of your NJ registered agent is public record. So, if you’re thinking of hiring a family member or friend, make sure they know their address information will not be private.
Who can be a New Jersey Registered Agent?
Technically, any resident of New Jersey over the age of 18 may be appointed as your registered agent. In addition, any business entity registered to do business in New Jersey can also be your agent. Both must also have a New Jersey street address for their registered office.
Can I be my own registered agent in New Jersey?
Yes, you can serve as your own registered agent in New Jersey. However, you would need to list your full name and physical NJ address on public record and stay available at that address all day to receive legal mail. The loss of privacy is the reason why most business owners choose to hire a professional registered agent service instead. Hiring a service also gives you the freedom to run errands for your business when needed.
How to Find a New Jersey Registered Agent
Apart from doing an internet search, or asking friends and family who live in New Jersey, the Division of Revenue & Enterprise Services (DORES) can help. Just send a message to DORES and ask them to send you a list of active registered agent services in New Jersey.
Or, look no further because you’ve found us: New Jersey Registered Agent. We offer affordable and reliable registered agent service from our own building in Branchburg, NJ. Local business experts are here to receive your mail, file your NJ annual report, and answer all your business questions.
How do I appoint my New Jersey registered agent?
To appoint your New Jersey registered agent, you simply list their name, physical NJ address, and email address on the business entity formation paperwork. Business formations are done online using the New Jersey Online Business Formation portal.
If you’d rather spend your time preparing to open your business, you can hire us to form your New Jersey LLC or corporation and serve as your registered agent.
How do I change my New Jersey registered agent on state record?
If your business is already up and running in New Jersey, there are two ways to update your registered agent information on state record:
- File the correct Certificate of Change: All LLCs (both domestic and foreign) file the Certificate of Change- Registered Name or Address, or Both. Profit and Non-profit corporations (both domestic and foreign) file the Certificate of Change of Registered Office &/or Registered Agent. This is submitted to the New Jersey Department of Revenue (DORES) online through myNewJersey, by mail, by fax, or in person for $25.
- Use Your Annual Report: New Jersey allows businesses to update the registered agent information on the annual report. An extra $25 needs to be included with the annual report fee to process the additional update.
Or, when you hire us to be your New Jersey registered agent, we can get this filing taken care of for you! We’ll fax in the right filing and get your registered agent information updated in one business day.
Benefits of Hiring New Jersey Registered Agent
New Jersey Registered Agent offers your business a series of services that makes growing and organizing your business easy and affordable. Our $49 a year registered agent service includes:
- Unlimited state and legal document uploads – our local New Jersey team makes sure your mail is uploaded to your online account the same day it is received. You receive an email the instant mail is uploaded to your account.
- 3 pieces of regular business mail – we understand you can’t always control who sends you mail. We allow up to 3 pieces of regular mail uploads (phone bill, bank card, etc.) for free. Need a bigger limit? You can upgrade to our Premium Mail Forwarding or Virtual Office packages anytime.
- Secure online account – we give you 24/7 free access to a private online account where you can manage our services, view and download your mail, and access free New Jersey business filings and resources.
- Annual compliance support – we’ll keep track of when your New Jersey Annual Report is due and send you reminders well in advance. We also prepare and upload this report filing to your account. Simply fill out the intake form, pay the invoice, and we’ll get it filed for you on time.
- Professional assistance from local experts – we keep our building in Branchburg staffed with local business experts to assist you every step of the way with your business.
Perhaps the best feature is the free three months of New Jersey Business Presence included with our registered agent and business formation services. This package gets your business online with a domain address, website, and more! Want to learn all about it? Look below.
How do I start my business website?
Getting your business online is essential to building your brand recognition and growing a strong client base. But, not all of us are tech whizzes who can easily create a website. Our New Jersey Business Presence package has everything you need, including step-by-step assistance. This package includes:
- Domain address – you will own your business domain address (www.yourbusinessnamehere.com), get the first year of registration for free!
- Website & website hosting – we’ll walk you through building your website, all you need to do is write your story and upload some photos. Website hosting included so when your website is made, we’ll get it online. Your website also automatically includes SSL security, so your clients will know the information they send through your website is secure.
- Business email addresses – up to 10 professional business addresses featuring your domain name ([email protected])
- Phone service – avoid the cost of a separate business phone line and keep your personal phone number private. You choose a number under any area code in the country and have business calls forwarded to your private phone.
Add the entire package to your registered agent service order, or pick and choose the ones you want. Try them all out free for three months, just $9 a month per service to keep them after that (with the exception of domain address which is free for a year). Canceling is free and easy from within your account.
Can I have all my business mail sent to my registered agent address?
Your registered agent address is for state and legal mail. However, we know that a quality business mail service can be really handy! If you want a place to keep all your business mail together, we have mail forwarding packages to suit your needs:
| Mail Forwarding | Premium Mail Forwarding | Virtual Office | |
|---|---|---|---|
| New Jersey Business Address | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Unique Suite Number | X | Yes | Yes |
| Local Phone Service* | First 3 months free! | First 3 months free! | Unlimited Phone Service |
| Same Day Mail Scans | 10 mail scans | 25 mail scans | Unlimited Mail Scans |
| Professional Month-to-Month Office Lease | X | X | Yes |
| Price | $49 a year | $99 a year | $19 a month |
Registered Agent Frequently Asked Questions
Do I need to live in New Jersey to register my business?
No, you do not need to live in New Jersey to register your business there. However, you will need a New Jersey physical address to meet the registered agent requirement.
What is the difference between a registered agent and an “agent for service of process?”
There is no difference; these are two names for the exact same position. “Service of process” means serving lawsuit paperwork to a person or business. So, an agent for service of process receives those documents on behalf of the intended person or business and forwards them on.
You may see “agent for service of process” on some state business or tax paperwork in New Jersey, but not to worry! When you appoint a registered agent to serve your business, you are also appointing an agent for service of process.
How much does it cost to change my New Jersey registered agent?
The cost for all entity types to change the registered agent information is $25.
How do I start my LLC in New Jersey?
To start an LLC in New Jersey, you’ll need to use the New Jersey Online Business Formation portal. Complete the LLC Certificate of Formation application online and download your approved LLC certificate from the confirmation email, or order a copy from the New Jersey Business Records portal. The LLC application fee is $125.
How to I register a Foreign LLC in New Jersey?
To register your foreign LLC into New Jersey, you’ll need to submit the Application for Certificate of Authority to the New Jersey Department of Treasury online, by mail, by fax, or in person. The cost is $125.
How do I contact the New Jersey Secretary of State?
Here’s how to contact the New Jersey Secretary of State:
Phone: (609)292-9292
Fax: (609)984-6851
Email: Send email questions using their Contact page
Mailing Address:
Corporate Filing Unit
PO Box 308
Trenton, NJ 08646
Physical Address:
33 West State Street, 5th Floor
Trenton, NJ 08608
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