Frequently Asked Questions

What is a statutory agent?

A statutory agent is an individual or business entity designated to receive legal documents, service of process, and official state correspondence on behalf of your Arizona business. Arizona uses the term "statutory agent" rather than "registered agent." The agent must maintain a physical address in Arizona and be available during all regular business hours.

Why does Arizona require a statutory agent?

Arizona law requires every LLC and corporation to maintain a statutory agent to provide the Arizona Corporation Commission and legal system with a reliable contact point for delivering official documents, legal notices, and compliance communications to your business.

Who can serve as a statutory agent in Arizona?

Individuals must be at least 18 years old and Arizona residents. Business entities serving as statutory agents must be authorized to operate in the state. The agent needs a physical street address in Arizona available during all regular business hours. PO boxes are not acceptable. Arizona law specifically prohibits entities from serving as their own statutory agent.

What types of documents will I receive?

You'll receive service of process for lawsuits, official correspondence from the Arizona Corporation Commission, state agency notices, compliance reminders, and other legal or governmental communications addressed to your business entity.

Can I be my own statutory agent?

No. Arizona law specifically prohibits entities from serving as their own statutory agent. You must designate an external individual or qualified business entity to serve in this role.

How do I change my statutory agent in Arizona?

File a change form with the Arizona Corporation Commission and confirm the update appears correctly in state records. Arizona charges $5 for LLC statutory agent changes and $0 for corporation changes.

What are Arizona's annual report requirements?

Arizona does not require annual reports or franchise tax filings. This makes Arizona one of the more business-friendly states for ongoing compliance costs. However, you still need to maintain a statutory agent and keep your business information current with the Arizona Corporation Commission.

What is the Arizona Corporation Commission?

The Arizona Corporation Commission oversees business entity filings, maintains corporate records, and handles compliance matters for LLCs, corporations, and foreign entities operating in Arizona. Note that Arizona uses the Corporation Commission rather than a Secretary of State for these functions. Their website is https://azcc.gov/corporations

How much does your service cost?

$99 per year with no hidden fees or setup charges. This covers your statutory agent address, court papers scanned for Arizona, compliance reminders, online portal access, and privacy protection.

What's included in the $99/year fee?

Everything required: a physical registered office address in Arizona, lawsuit scanning included for Arizona, compliance reminders and alerts, secure online document portal, and privacy protection with our address on public filings.

How quickly do you forward documents?

We scan and forward documents the same day they arrive. You'll receive an email notification with the scanned document attached and can access it through your online portal immediately.

How do I sign up?

Visit our checkout page to begin enrollment. The process is efficient and professional. You'll receive your Arizona statutory agent address and account information immediately after completing signup.

Can I use your Arizona address for business mail?

Your statutory agent address is a legal address, not a mailing address. To set expectations, here is exactly how the different categories of mail are treated.

Q: What if a process server arrives with a lawsuit? A: The document is imaged the same business day it is served, and the file lands in your online dashboard within hours. There is no charge for processing it, and there is no cap on how many SOP deliveries we will handle for you in a year. That is how every legal service is treated under the statutory agent plan.

Q: What about official mail from the Arizona Corporation Commission or the Arizona Department of Revenue? A: Letters from state agencies plus IRS notices and EIN confirmations sit in one shared annual pool. Three of these get a free same-day scan each year. After that, every additional item is invoiced à la carte — either you fund a scan to your dashboard or you fund a physical shipment of the original. You pick one path per letter; we never combine both charges on a single item.

Q: Are general mail and packages handled? A: Packages are turned away on receipt. Direct-mail advertising is rejected. Postcards from Google's Maps verification program are rejected. Envelopes from Amazon's seller-trust program are rejected. Other trust-confirmation mail of that family is also out of scope at the statutory agent address.

Q: Does $99/yr buy any physical forwarding? A: It does not. Anything mailed out of our office, including legal documents, is billed at a per-piece shipping rate.

Q: I need an actual mailing address — what now? A: That is the virtual mailbox add-on. It is its own product, with its own subscription price, separate from the Arizona statutory agent fee. Get in touch for the details.

What happens if I don't maintain a statutory agent?

Failing to maintain a statutory agent puts your business out of compliance with Arizona law. This can result in administrative dissolution, loss of good standing, and potential personal liability for members or shareholders. It may also create problems with contracts, banking, and legal matters.

Do you provide statutory agent service for foreign entities?

Yes. If your business was formed in another state but is registered to do business in Arizona, you need an Arizona statutory agent. We provide identical service and pricing for foreign entities as we do for Arizona-formed businesses.

What if I need to contact you?

Email us at support@azregisteredagent.org, call during business hours (Mon-Fri 9am-5pm MT), or visit our contact page. We typically respond to inquiries within one business day.

How does the online document portal work?

After enrollment, you'll receive login credentials for your secure portal. All documents we receive are scanned and uploaded to your account the same day, where you can view, download, or share them as needed.

What if your statutory agent address changes?

If we relocate our registered office, we'll handle all necessary filings with the Arizona Corporation Commission and notify you in advance. Your service continues uninterrupted, and there's no action required on your part.

Why does Arizona use "statutory agent" instead of "registered agent"?

Arizona statute uses the term "statutory agent" to describe this role. The function is identical to what other states call a "registered agent" — receiving legal documents and official correspondence on behalf of your business entity.