How to Find a Specific Corporation's Registered Agent

Corporations are required to keep a registered agent on file with the state they are incorporated in. A registered agent includes the name of the corporation and in some cases an individual's name along with any pertinent information someone would need to locate or contact the corporation. If you are sending legal paperwork or want to ensure your correspondence is going to the right place, send it to the registered agent.

Difficulty:

Moderately Easy

Instructions

1. Determine the state the corporation registered in. If you are unsure, there are several things you can do: locate the corporation's website and look for an address on the footer of the page; call their office and ask them which state they are incorporated in; do a general Internet search for the corporation to try to find a location.

2. Go to the specific state's Secretary of State or Division of Corporations website. Find the link that allows you to search for the registered agent or look up a business. Search for the corporation name. Once you find the corporation, click on the link and you will see the registered agent information. It will always state an address, but may also include an individual's name, post office box, phone numbers, email, and website information.

3. Send all correspondences with a signature required. Corporations are responsible for keeping their registered agent information up to date, but that doesn't mean they have done so. The Secretary of State's office should be contacted if you find the information is out of date or incorrect.

References

• Corp.Delaware.Gov: Registered Agent
• Sos.CA.gov: Business Look-up