California Registered Agent Education
A California registered agent is the legally designated point of contact for
your business or nonprofit. The registered agent receives important legal notices,
such as service of process (aka notice of lawsuit), on behalf of your business.
Generally, your California Agent for Service of Process must have a physical location in California and be available during all
business hours. Choosing a reliable California registered agent that ensures
you receive crucial documents in a timely manner.
You may have discovered the term “registered agent” while filing documents to form
or register your business in California. You may have also encountered synonyms,
such as “resident agent,” “statutory agent,” or “agent for service of process.” These
terms all generally refer to the same thing. This page will help you understand what
a California registered agent is and how it works.