Registered agent in North Carolina
Your agent on file in North Carolina for $99 a year, flat. Same-day scans of anything the state or a court sends you, mail scanning, and compliance reminders, all in one dashboard.
North Carolina pairs a large economy with straightforward LLC rules, and every company formed or registered there needs a registered agent with a real North Carolina address. We are that agent for $99 a year, the same flat price we charge in every state, with same-day scans of anything the state or a court sends you.
What your $99 a year covers
- A registered agent on file in North Carolina, with a real in-state address
- Same-day scans of service of process and official state mail
- General mail scanning, so you never miss a notice
- Deadline tracking and reminders for your annual report
- One dashboard for every state you operate in, at the same price
- No setup fee and no step-up: it renews at $99
Does North Carolina require a registered agent?
North Carolina law requires every LLC and corporation to keep a registered agent with a physical street address in the state, to receive service of process and official mail. If your company is not physically in North Carolina, appointing an agent is how the state reaches you.
North Carolina costs at a glance
| Registered agent our flat price, every year | $99/yr |
| Company formation our fee, if you form with us | $199 |
| North Carolina filing fee the state's own fee, passed through at cost | $128 |
| Annual: annual report due April 15 | $203/yr |
| First year, formed with us formation + state fee + agent | $426 |
A North Carolina LLC files an annual report each year with the Secretary of State and pays a $200 fee. It is due by April 15. Miss it and the state can administratively dissolve your LLC, so we track the date and remind you before it.
How it works
- Start an order and pick North Carolina. Form a new company or move an existing one to us.
- We put our agent on file with the North Carolina Secretary of State and set up your dashboard, usually the same day.
- Anything served on your company is scanned to you the same day, and we remind you before every deadline.
Frequently asked
Do I need a registered agent in North Carolina?
Yes. North Carolina law requires every LLC and corporation to keep a registered agent with a physical street address in the state, to receive service of process and official mail. If your company is not physically in North Carolina, appointing an agent is how the state reaches you.
Can I be my own registered agent in North Carolina?
You can if you have a physical North Carolina address and are available during business hours, but your name and address become public and you must be there to accept legal papers in person. Most owners use a service to stay private and never miss a notice.
How much does a North Carolina registered agent cost?
With us it is $99 a year, the same flat price in every state. That includes the agent on file, same-day scans of anything served on you, mail scanning, and compliance reminders.
What does the North Carolina LLC annual report cost?
North Carolina charges $200 for an LLC annual report, due April 15 each year. We track your due date and remind you in time to avoid administrative dissolution.
Can you take over as agent from my current provider?
Yes. We file the change of agent with the North Carolina Secretary of State and move your company onto our dashboard, usually the same day. There is nothing you need to print or mail.
Is the $99 price really flat?
Yes. It is $99 a year in North Carolina and in every other state, and it renews at the same number. The only cost that can change is the state's own fee, if the state changes it.
Registered agent in other states
Facts on this page are from the North Carolina Secretary of State. Sources: [1] [2]