Frequently Asked Questions

What does Michigan call a registered agent?

Michigan uses the term "resident agent" instead of "registered agent." The function is the same — a person or entity designated to receive legal documents and official state correspondence on behalf of your business. The terminology difference is unique to Michigan law and how the Department of Licensing and Regulatory Affairs (LARA) labels the role.

Do I need a resident agent in Michigan?

Yes. Every LLC, corporation, and nonprofit registered with LARA must maintain a resident agent with a physical Michigan street address. If your agent resigns or your address becomes invalid, the state can administratively dissolve your entity.

Can I be my own resident agent?

You can, provided you are a Michigan resident age 18 or older and maintain a physical street address in Michigan where you are personally available to accept documents Monday through Friday, 8 AM to 5 PM. If you travel, work remotely, or simply want your home address off public records, appointing a professional service is the better route.

What documents does a resident agent receive?

Your resident agent receives service of process (lawsuit papers), state correspondence from LARA, tax notices from the Michigan Department of Treasury, annual statement reminders, and any other legal notices directed to your business through the registered office address.

How quickly will I receive my documents?

We scan all received documents the same business day they arrive. You get an email notification with the scanned document attached, and the file is uploaded to your secure online portal simultaneously.

How do I switch my resident agent to Michigan Registered Agent.co?

File a change of resident agent form with LARA and pay the $5 state filing fee. List our Michigan address as your new registered office. Once LARA processes the change, we begin receiving documents on your behalf immediately.

What happens if I miss my Annual Statement deadline?

Michigan Annual Statements are due by February 15 each year and cost $25 to file. If you miss that date, LARA imposes a $50 late fee. Continued failure to file can lead to administrative dissolution of your business entity. We send advance reminders so you do not miss this deadline.

Can a foreign entity use your service?

Absolutely. Any business registered to do business in Michigan — whether originally formed here or qualified as a foreign entity — needs a resident agent. Our service works for both domestic and foreign-registered businesses.

What is included in the $99 annual fee?

Everything: physical Michigan address on your filings, same-day document scanning, email notifications, secure portal access, compliance deadline reminders, and privacy protection. No additional fees for any of these features.

How do I cancel?

Contact us before your renewal date and we will not charge for the next year. If you are switching to a different resident agent, file the change with LARA and provide us the confirmation. We recommend having a replacement agent in place before removing us to avoid a compliance gap.