Terms guide
What else a registered agent is called
State-by-state names for the registered agent.
The basics
- Other titles
- The registered agent role
- See also
- Registered agent ahead of Registered office ahead of Service of process
What it means for you
Check who may serve, since that still depends on the state.
What the states say
- Registered agent: 40 states call it this
- Resident agent: Kansas, Maryland, Massachusetts, Michigan and Rhode Island
- Agent for service of process: California, New York and West Virginia
- Statutory agent: Arizona and Ohio
See it in a guide
Next, see how it applies in these guides: LLC formation checklist for all 50 states, Naming an agent in all 50 states, Out-of-state registration checklist.