Frequently Asked Questions

What is a registered agent in Missouri?

A registered agent is a person or corporation designated to receive legal documents, service of process, and official government correspondence on behalf of your Missouri business. The registered agent maintains a physical Missouri address and stays available during normal business hours to accept these documents and forward them to you.

Why does my Missouri business need a registered agent?

Missouri generally expects LLCs, corporations, nonprofits, and other registered entities to maintain a registered agent. This ensures the Missouri Secretary of State and courts have a reliable way to deliver legal papers, official notices, and compliance documents to your business. It's a core requirement for operating in Missouri.

Who can serve as a registered agent in Missouri?

Your registered agent can be an individual Missouri resident over 18, with a business office identical to the registered office. Or it can be a corporation authorized to operate in Missouri. Interestingly, Missouri law (Missouri Revised Statutes) doesn't explicitly authorize LLCs to serve as registered agents—only individuals and corporations are mentioned.

What types of documents will I receive through my registered agent?

You may receive service of process for lawsuits, notices from the Missouri Secretary of State, tax documents, compliance notifications, and other official government correspondence. We scan and forward these documents to you the same day they arrive.

Can my business serve as its own registered agent?

No, Missouri law doesn't allow a business entity to serve as its own registered agent. You'll need to designate either an individual who meets Missouri requirements or a professional registered agent service like ours.

How do I change my registered agent in Missouri?

File a change form with the Missouri Secretary of State and pay the filing fee—$10 by paper or $25 online. Once the state processes your change, your new registered agent becomes the official contact point for legal documents and government correspondence.

Does Missouri have annual report requirements?

Nope! Missouri is one of only four states (with Arizona, New Mexico, and Ohio) that doesn't have annual report requirements for LLCs. No annual filing fees, no franchise tax for LLCs. This is one of Missouri's most business-friendly features and saves you money every year.

Where is the Missouri Secretary of State office?

The Missouri Secretary of State handles business filings and maintains business entity records. You can find information, forms, and filing resources at their website: https://www.sos.mo.gov/

Why does your service cost $99 when others charge more?

We run efficient operations and focus exclusively on registered agent service. Many services charge $125 to $436 per year for similar features. We think $99 is fair pricing for fast, reliable service, and we structure our business to deliver at this price point.

What's included in the $99 annual fee?

Everything: a registered office address in Missouri, SOP scanning for Missouri, compliance reminders and alerts, online document portal access, and privacy protection through use of our address on public filings. No setup fees, no hidden charges, no premium tiers.

How fast do you forward documents?

Same day. Documents arrive, we scan them, you get them—all within the same business day. You receive instant email notification and can access scanned documents through your online portal immediately.

How do I sign up for your service?

Visit our checkout page to start enrollment. We'll provide instructions for listing us as your registered agent on new filings or changing your existing registered agent designation. The whole process is quick and can be completed online.

Can I receive general mail at my Missouri registered agent address?

Missouri statute requires every registered agent to be reachable during business hours for the purpose of receiving legal documents. That requirement defines the address, and our mail policy follows directly from it.

Legal service — the court papers and process-server deliveries that must reach a Missouri entity through its agent — is processed without any fee and without any annual count. Each delivery is scanned the same business day and pushed straight into your client account. Delivering on that promise is the primary reason the Missouri $99/yr fee exists.

Public-authority mail forms the next tier. Letters from the Missouri Secretary of State, the Missouri Department of Revenue, IRS correspondence, and related public-sector mail collectively get one annual allowance — three day-of-arrival scans on the house. Past those three, every additional letter generates a per-letter invoice — pay for an image, or pay for a shipment, your call on each item, but the two paths never apply jointly to one piece.

Parcels are turned away. Verification mailings (the postcards Google sends to confirm business locations, the envelopes Amazon's seller program sends to confirm sellers, similar third-party verifier pieces), marketing campaigns, and ordinary correspondence are all outside the registered agent address.

Outbound paper is not free under this plan. Whenever a hard copy needs to ship to you, it gets billed as a separate per-mailing item on the invoice.

A Missouri virtual mailbox is sold separately for businesses that need a genuine mailing address. Distinct add-on, distinct pricing — reach out to discuss.

What if I need to change my registered agent address?

If we move locations (unlikely, but possible), we handle updating the Missouri Secretary of State on your behalf at no additional charge to you. If you're moving and need to change to a different registered agent, you'd file the change form and pay the state's $10-$25 fee.

Do you provide registered agent service in other states?

We focus exclusively on Missouri to maintain deep knowledge of state requirements and deliver the fast, focused service our clients expect. This specialization allows us to serve Missouri businesses exceptionally well.

How do I access my documents online?

After enrollment, you receive login credentials for your document portal. Access is available 24/7 to view scanned documents, check any compliance items, and manage your account. The portal works smoothly on desktop and mobile.

What are your business hours?

We're available Monday through Friday, 9am to 5pm Central Time. During these hours, we can accept service of process and respond to your questions. Our document portal is accessible anytime, and we scan/forward documents the same day they arrive during business hours.

Can a PO box be used as the registered agent address?

Missouri allows PO boxes only in conjunction with a physical address—you can't use a PO box alone. Our service provides a physical Missouri address that meets all state requirements, so you don't need to worry about this technicality.

How quickly can I get set up?

Fast. Sign up online, and you get immediate portal access. If you're forming a new business, list our info on your filing. If you're changing agents, submit the change form to the state. Either way, you're operational within minutes of signing up on our end.

What happens if I get sued?

The process server delivers legal papers to our Missouri address during business hours. We scan them and forward them to you immediately via email and your online portal. You'll know right away and can contact an attorney to respond within required timeframes. This is exactly why same-day processing matters.

How do I contact you with more questions?

Email us at support@moregisteredagent.org or call during business hours (Monday-Friday, 9am-5pm CT). We respond quickly to questions about Missouri registered agent requirements and our service.