Understand the essential role of a registered agent in Delaware, including legal requirements, compliance, and privacy protections for businesses.
Florida requires every LLC to name a registered agent under Fla. Stat. 605.0113. Eligible agents are individuals residing in Florida, another domestic entity, or an authorised foreign entity, each with a business address identical to the registered office. Because the statute says “another domestic entity,” a Florida LLC cannot serve as its own agent. The agent must file a written acceptance stating it is familiar with and accepts the obligations of the position. Failing to maintain an agent is a ground for administrative dissolution under 605.0714.
Hawaii LLC registered agent rules sit in HRS chapter 425R rather than the LLC act. The agent needs a Hawaii street address, and process may also be served on a manager or member.
Georgia requires every LLC to maintain a registered agent under O.C.G.A. 14-11-209. Eligible agents are individual Georgia residents, a domestic corporation or another domestic LLC, and foreign corporations or LLCs with a certificate of authority. Because the statute says “another domestic limited liability company,” a Georgia LLC cannot serve as its own agent. The address must be a Georgia street address where the agent is located; a post office box or mail drop may not be used. Failing to maintain an agent is a ground for administrative dissolution under 14-11-603.
Idaho requires every LLC to maintain a registered agent with a physical Idaho street address, under Idaho Code Title 30, Chapter 21, Part 4. Eligible agents are individuals with a physical Idaho address and entities authorised to do business in Idaho with a physical Idaho address. You may serve as your own agent if you have a physical Idaho address, but an assumed business name cannot serve. A PO box may be the mailing address but not the registered office.
Iowa Code 489.115 requires every LLC to designate and maintain a registered agent who must have a place of business in Iowa. The statute enumerates no eligibility categories and sets no street-address, PO box or business-hours rule. Designating an agent affirms that the agent has consented to serve. Being without an agent, or having an agent with no Iowa place of business, for 60 days or more is a ground for administrative dissolution under 489.708, with 60 days after notice to cure. The 2023 recodification moved the former 489.115 to 489.117.
