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Find Registered Agent Information by State: Official Links

Use official state business portals to look up an existing company’s registered agent and find state-specific business guidance. Includes all 50 states and Washington, D.C.

Last updated: October 12, 2026

U.S. jurisdictions linked50 states plus the District of Columbia
51 jurisdictions: all 50 states and Washington, D.C.

Direct answer

To find the agent recorded for a specific LLC or corporation, open the official business-entity portal for the state where it is registered, search the company’s legal name or ID, and open the entity record. States use different labels—such as registered agent, resident agent, statutory agent, or agent for service of process—and search portals vary. The links below cover all 50 states and Washington, D.C. They are official business portals, not a nationwide directory of private services to hire. This link list was reviewed on October 12, 2026; state agencies may change portals. If a link moves, use NASS’s official Corporate Registration directory linked below or navigate from the named agency’s homepage.

A company-record search is not a provider directory

A Secretary of State or equivalent business search can show the agent a named company has already listed. It may help verify that company’s public record, but it does not automatically recommend or approve the commercial agent. Some states publish separate provider rosters; Wyoming’s Secretary of State, for example, says its roster is non-comprehensive and not an endorsement. To hire an agent, confirm the provider’s eligibility, physical office, contract, service scope, and price in the target state.

Look up or choose an agent

  1. 1

    Select the state that matters

    For an existing business record, start with the state where the LLC or corporation was formed or foreign-qualified. To decide where to register, check where the business operates and what the relevant agencies require.

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    Search the official record by the legal entity name or ID

    Use the state portal below. Search controls and record fields differ; some sites use CAPTCHA, JavaScript, a login, or paid document access. Open the matching record and look for the state’s term for the agent.

  3. 3

    Treat the result as a filed record—not a guarantee

    A public database can help verify the listed agent and address but may not show the entire history or establish that a business is legally compliant today. Use the agency’s current forms and instructions for filings, name availability, and good standing.

  4. 4

    If you need to hire, check local coverage and terms

    A provider must satisfy the destination state’s rules and maintain the required in-state office or presence. Ask whether the quoted price is a first-year promotion or renewal price, what mail handling includes, whether forwarding costs extra, how cancellations work, and what changing agents costs.

  5. 5

    Check foreign qualification when operating across state lines

    The SBA says a business active in more than one state may need to form in one state and foreign-qualify in another. If it must register there, it may also need that state’s registered agent and may owe additional filings, fees, or taxes. The rules depend on the state and facts.

Key takeaways

  • Use an official state business portal to find the agent listed on a specific entity record.
  • State portals are not necessarily lists of commercial registered-agent services to hire.
  • The state links below cover the 50 states and Washington, D.C.; some may require an extra step, account, or fee.
  • Wyoming publishes a non-comprehensive commercial-agent roster; the state expressly says it is not an endorsement.
  • If your business operates in multiple states, verify foreign-registration and registered-agent rules with each state agency.

Frequently asked questions

Does every state publish a list of registered-agent companies I can hire?

This directory does not establish that every state publishes such a list. The links point to official business services or entity-search portals. Check the state agency’s own registered-agent guidance; Wyoming publishes a roster but explicitly says it is not comprehensive or an endorsement.

Will a state entity search show who owns an LLC?

Not necessarily. Public record fields differ by state and entity type. The search is intended here to locate the agent and office recorded for a named entity, not to infer ownership or where the business actually operates.

Do I need a registered agent in every state where I sell?

Not automatically. If the business must register or foreign-qualify in another state, that state may require an in-state registered agent. Whether a particular activity triggers registration depends on the state’s rules and your facts; consult the state agency or a qualified professional.

Can the same provider serve as my registered agent in multiple states?

A provider may offer service in several states, but it must meet the requirements for each state. Confirm the exact state, legal entity name, physical office, renewal price, and coverage in the provider’s service agreement.

Related guides

Official state business portals and agent resources (50 states + D.C.)

Educational information only; not individualized legal, tax, accounting, or financial advice. Rules can change and results depend on your facts. Check current official guidance or consult a qualified professional.