Hire a Statutory Agent in Arizona
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Arizona Statutory Agent
- Arizona Statutory Agent
- $99 per year
- Arizona Street Address
- Free
- Same-Day Legal Mail Scan
- Free
- Arizona LLC Formation
- Free
- Annual Compliance
- Free
Transparent Cost Guide to hire an Arizona Statutory Agent with LLC Register
Every fee, line by line. State filing fees are passed through at cost; there is nothing else to add at checkout.
| Service | LLC Register fee | Arizona state fee | Estimated total | One-time or annual |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Arizona statutory agent service | $99 | $0 | $99 | Annual |
Statutory agent's written acceptance (Form M002, A.R.S. § 29-3115(A)) | $0 | $0 | $0 | Free |
Same-day scan of legal mail | $0 | $0 | $0 | Free |
Arizona LLC formation (certificate of organization) | $0 | $0 | $0 | One-time |
Arizona LLC compliance (annual report) | $0 | $0 | $0 | Free |
Arizona state filing fee | $0 | $50 | $50 | One-time |
LLC Register serves as your Arizona statutory agent for $99 a year: a physical Arizona street address (your known address on file with the state), written acceptance kept on record, and same-day scans of any legal or state mail we receive for your LLC or professional LLC. Also, all registered agent services include a free LLC and free annual compliance.
Comprehensive 10-Step Guide to Hire a Statutory Agent in Arizona
From checking the requirement to renewing every year, in the order you will do them.
Step 1 — Confirm you need an Arizona statutory agent
Every Arizona LLC and every registered foreign LLC must designate and maintain a statutory agent under Arizona Revised Statutes § 29-3115. The agent is named on your formation document and stays on the state's public record.
Step 2 — Decide between being your own agent or hiring a service
You can serve as your own agent if you are an Arizona resident with a physical Arizona street address where you can accept delivery during business hours; most owners hire a service instead to keep that address off the public record and never miss a delivery.
Step 3 — Check the known address rule
The statutory agent's known address must be a physical Arizona street address, not a P.O. box and not a private mailbox (PMB), and the agent must be available there during normal business hours.
Step 4 — Choose an Arizona statutory agent service
Compare the annual price, whether mail is scanned the same day it arrives, and whether the state's $5 change filing fee is included before you sign up.
Step 5 — Sign up and provide your entity details
Give your legal entity name, entity type and Arizona file number, if you already have one, so the agent can be listed correctly.
Step 6 — Get the agent's written acceptance on file
Unless the agent signed the formation document itself, Arizona law (A.R.S. § 29-3115(A)) makes the appointment effective only once the agent's written acceptance is filed with the Arizona Corporation Commission; Form M002, Statutory Agent Acceptance, documents that acceptance.
Step 7 — List your statutory agent on your formation document
A new LLC names its statutory agent directly on Form L010, the Articles of Organization, filed with the Arizona Corporation Commission for a $50 fee.
Step 8 — File a Statement of Change if you already have an entity
Existing LLCs switch agents by filing Form L020, the Statement of Change of Principal Address or Statutory Agent, with a $5 filing fee.
Step 9 — Confirm the change on the public record
Use the Arizona Corporation Commission's Arizona Business Center entity search to confirm your new statutory agent is listed on your entity's record.
Step 10 — Keep your statutory agent active every year
The Commission can administratively dissolve an LLC that goes without a statutory agent for 60 consecutive days and does not cure the problem within 60 days of notice (A.R.S. § 29-3708), so renew your agent service before it lapses.
Arizona Statutory Agent Facts Table
The official statute, fees and links for an Arizona statutory agent, each checked against the state agency.
Arizona statutory agent statute | Arizona Revised Statutes §§ 29-3115–29-3119 |
|---|---|
Statutory agent required | Yes — for every Arizona LLC and registered foreign LLC |
Who may serve as agent | An individual Arizona resident, or a domestic or foreign corporation or LLC authorized to transact business in Arizona |
Known address rule | A physical Arizona street address; no P.O. boxes or private mailboxes (PMBs) |
Written acceptance required | Yes, unless the agent signed the appointment document itself (A.R.S. § 29-3115(A); Form M002) |
Fee to change agent | $5 (Form L020, Statement of Change of Principal Address or Statutory Agent) |
Filing agency | Arizona Corporation Commission, Corporations Division |
Standard processing time | About 13–15 business days; expedited service available for $35–$400 |
Penalty for no statutory agent | Administrative dissolution after a 60-day cure notice, once the entity has gone without an agent for 60 consecutive days (A.R.S. § 29-3708) |
Recurring compliance filing | None — Arizona does not require an annual report for LLCs |
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Author: LLC RegisterLast reviewed 9/30/2026
Arizona agency: Arizona Corporation CommissionLast reviewed 9/30/2026
Legal Requirements for an Arizona Statutory Agent
What Arizona law requires of every statutory agent, with the rule and the agency that enforces it.
A physical Arizona street address
Every Arizona LLC's statutory agent must have a place of business or residence in Arizona under A.R.S. § 29-3115(B), at a "known address" that is a physical street address, not a P.O. box or a private mailbox. The agent must be reachable there during normal business hours.
Who can serve as your agent
Under A.R.S. § 29-3115(B), the agent must be either an individual resident of Arizona or a domestic or foreign corporation or LLC authorized to transact business in Arizona. An LLC cannot act as its own statutory agent.
Written acceptance to serve
Unless the statutory agent personally signed the record appointing them, A.R.S. § 29-3115(A) makes the appointment effective only once the agent or the company files a signed record accepting it with the Arizona Corporation Commission. Form M002, Statutory Agent Acceptance, documents that acceptance.
Accepting and forwarding legal notices
A.R.S. § 29-3115(C) requires the agent to forward to the company, at the address the company most recently supplied, any process, notice or demand pertaining to the company that is served on or received by the agent.
Reporting a change of agent
A change in statutory agent is reported on Form L020, the Statement of Change of Principal Address or Statutory Agent, filed with the Arizona Corporation Commission for a $5 fee (LLCs).
Maintaining an agent at all times
If a company goes without a statutory agent in Arizona for 60 consecutive days, the Commission may begin administrative dissolution proceedings; after notice, the company has 60 days to cure the problem before dissolution takes effect, under A.R.S. § 29-3708.
Arizona Statutory Agent Service Cost Comparison
Published prices for an Arizona statutory agent service, compared line by line.
| What you pay for | LLC Register | LegalZoom | ZenBusiness |
|---|---|---|---|
LLC formation service | $0 | $0 | $0 |
Arizona filing fee | $50 | $50 | $50 |
Registered agent, first year | $99 | $249 | $99 |
Annual report filing | $0 | $99 | $100 |
First-year total | $99 + state fee | $249 + state fee | $99 + state fee |
Registered agent renewal | $99 per year | $249 per year | $199 per year |
Competitor prices are for each company's lowest-priced LLC package, as published on its own website on September 29, 2026. The Arizona state fee is extra with every provider. Prices change; check each provider before you buy.
Most Trusted Arizona Statutory Agent Service
One flat price, a real Arizona address, and your legal mail scanned the same day it arrives.
$99 a year. That is the whole price.
The same $99 at renewal, every year. No tiers to compare and nothing pre-checked at checkout.
A real Arizona street address
A physical known address in Arizona, not a P.O. box or a shared mail drop, that meets A.R.S. § 29-3115(B).
Written acceptance kept on file
We sign and keep Form M002 on record, satisfying the acceptance Arizona requires before a statutory agent appointment takes effect.
Same-day scans of legal mail
Any service of process or state notice we receive is scanned and emailed to you the day it arrives.
We handle your Statement of Change
Switching from another agent? We prepare your Form L020 and pass through the state's $5 filing fee at cost.
Support by email
Real people answer by email. We reply within one business day.
Important Arizona Statutory Agent Resources and Links
Official Arizona offices, forms and data in one place. Every link goes to the source.
State government offices
- Arizona Corporation Commission, Corporations Division1300 W. Washington St., Phoenix, AZ 85007 · (602) 542-3026
- Arizona Business Center — filings and searcharizonabusinesscenter.azcc.gov
- Arizona Department of Revenueazdor.gov
- Arizona Department of Economic Securitydes.az.gov
- County recorder / newspaper publicationPublication notice requirements vary by county; Maricopa and Pima counties are exempt
Filing, forms and records
- Business Services FAQs (Arizona Corporation Commission)azcc.gov
- Form L020 — Statement of Change of Principal Address or Statutory AgentOfficial PDF
- Form M002 — Statutory Agent AcceptanceOfficial PDF
- Form L010 — Articles of Organization (LLC)Official PDF
- A.R.S. § 29-3708 — Administrative dissolutionazleg.gov
Taxes, permits and licenses
Arizona Statutory Agent FAQs
Short questions, direct answers.
What is a statutory agent in Arizona?
A statutory agent is the person or company named to receive legal papers and official state mail for an Arizona LLC, at a physical Arizona street address called the known address. It is required by Arizona Revised Statutes § 29-3115.
Do I need a statutory agent for my Arizona LLC?
Yes. Every Arizona LLC and every registered foreign LLC must designate and continuously maintain a statutory agent under A.R.S. § 29-3115, from the day it files its Articles of Organization.
Can I be my own statutory agent in Arizona?
Yes, if you are an individual Arizona resident with a physical Arizona street address where you can accept deliveries during normal business hours (A.R.S. § 29-3115(B)). Many owners hire a service instead to keep that address off the public record.
Can I use a P.O. box for my Arizona statutory agent's address?
No. A.R.S. § 29-3115(B) requires the agent's known address to be a physical street address; a P.O. box or a private mailbox (PMB) does not qualify.
How much does an Arizona statutory agent cost?
LLC Register charges $99 a year. Commercial statutory agent services generally range from about $99 to $249 a year, based on published pricing checked 9/30/2026.
How do I change my statutory agent in Arizona?
File Form L020, the Statement of Change of Principal Address or Statutory Agent, with the Arizona Corporation Commission for a $5 fee. It can be filed online through the Arizona Business Center or by mail.
What happens if I don't have a statutory agent in Arizona?
Once an LLC has gone without a statutory agent for 60 consecutive days, the Commission may send a notice of its intent to dissolve the entity, and if the problem is not cured within 60 days of that notice, the Commission administratively dissolves the LLC under A.R.S. § 29-3708.
Does my statutory agent need to accept in writing?
Yes, unless the agent personally signed the document making the appointment. A.R.S. § 29-3115(A) requires a signed record of acceptance to be filed with the Arizona Corporation Commission, and Form M002 is the state's form for that acceptance.
Can a family member or friend be my Arizona statutory agent?
Yes, as long as they are an individual Arizona resident with an Arizona street address, are available during business hours, and file a signed acceptance under A.R.S. § 29-3115.
Can an out-of-state company be my Arizona statutory agent?
Only if that company is itself a corporation or LLC authorized to transact business in Arizona and maintains an Arizona known address; an unauthorized out-of-state entity cannot serve as agent under A.R.S. § 29-3115(B).
How fast will I know if my statutory agent receives a lawsuit?
A statutory agent must forward any process, notice or demand to the company's most recently supplied address under A.R.S. § 29-3115(C); LLC Register scans and emails it to you the same day we receive it.
Is my statutory agent's address public record in Arizona?
Yes. The statutory agent's name and known address are part of the LLC's public record with the Arizona Corporation Commission and appear on the Arizona Business Center entity search.
Can my statutory agent resign?
Yes. A statutory agent can file a statement of resignation with the Commission under A.R.S. § 29-3117; it takes effect on the earlier of the 31st day after filing or the date the LLC designates a new statutory agent.
Do I need to update my statutory agent on an annual Arizona filing?
There is no annual filing to update, because Arizona does not require LLCs to file an annual report. You still must keep your statutory agent current by filing Form L020 whenever the agent or address changes.
Does every Arizona entity type need a statutory agent?
Every Arizona LLC and registered foreign LLC needs one under A.R.S. § 29-3115. Arizona corporations have a similar requirement under a separate title of Arizona law; this page covers the LLC Act's statutory agent rules.
Does a foreign LLC formed in another state need a statutory agent to do business in Arizona?
Yes. A foreign LLC must designate an Arizona statutory agent on its Foreign Registration Statement, Form L025, before the Arizona Corporation Commission will approve it, the same as a domestic LLC under A.R.S. § 29-3115.
Does Arizona's LLC Act address series LLCs?
Arizona does not let a domestic LLC organize as a series LLC under A.R.S. Title 29, but it does let a foreign series register to transact business here — A.R.S. § 29-3112 requires that foreign series' name to include the word "series," and the registering series still needs its own Arizona statutory agent.
Does an Arizona professional LLC (PLLC) need a statutory agent?
Yes. A PLLC organized under A.R.S. Title 29, Chapter 4 follows the same statutory agent rule as any other Arizona LLC and names its agent directly on its Articles of Organization.
How much notice must my statutory agent give before resigning?
The agent files a statement of resignation with the Arizona Corporation Commission under A.R.S. § 29-3117, naming the company and stating the agent resigns; the resignation takes effect on the 31st day after filing, or earlier once the company designates a new statutory agent.
What happens if someone tries to sue my LLC and my statutory agent can't be found?
A.R.S. § 29-3115(C) requires the agent to forward any process it receives, but once an LLC has gone 60 consecutive days without a valid statutory agent, the Commission can move toward administratively dissolving it under A.R.S. § 29-3708 rather than the LLC remaining reachable for a lawsuit.
Does an Arizona nonprofit corporation need a statutory agent?
Yes. Under A.R.S. § 10-3501, every Arizona nonprofit corporation must continuously maintain a statutory agent with a physical Arizona address, named in its Articles of Incorporation and kept current with the Arizona Corporation Commission.
Does an Arizona limited partnership need a statutory agent?
Yes. An Arizona limited partnership's Certificate of Limited Partnership, filed under Title 29, Chapter 3, must name a statutory agent at an Arizona address, the same eligibility rule that applies to an LLC's statutory agent.
How do I look up a company's statutory agent in Arizona?
Search the Arizona Corporation Commission's Arizona Business Center entity search at arizonabusinesscenter.azcc.gov by entity name or file number; the statutory agent's name and known address appear on the entity's public record at no charge.
If I convert my Arizona LLC into a different entity type, do I need a separate statutory agent filing?
No, not if you're keeping the same agent. Under the Arizona Entity Restructuring Act, the Statement of Conversion carries the converting entity's existing rights and obligations into the converted entity without interruption, so a separate Form L020 change is only needed if you're also switching to a new agent.
Can my statutory agent change its own name or address without switching to a new agent?
Yes. Under A.R.S. § 29-3116, a statutory agent can file its own statement of change to update only its name or address — it keeps serving your LLC, without the company's managers or members needing to sign.
Can one person or company serve as the statutory agent for more than one Arizona LLC?
Yes. A.R.S. § 29-3115 does not limit how many entities a single Arizona resident or authorized corporation or LLC can represent as statutory agent, as long as each appointment meets the known-address rule.
Are statutory agent fees tax-deductible?
Yes. The IRS treats an annual statutory agent fee as an ordinary and necessary business expense, deductible in the year you pay it.
Can my attorney serve as my Arizona statutory agent?
Yes, as long as your attorney is an Arizona resident, or practices through a corporation or LLC authorized to transact business in Arizona, with an Arizona known address — the same eligibility rule under A.R.S. § 29-3115(B) that applies to anyone else.
Is there a difference between a "statutory agent" and a "registered agent"?
No. Arizona's LLC Act uses the term "statutory agent" where most other states say "registered agent" — both describe the same role of accepting legal papers and official state mail on the company's behalf.
What happens if mail sent to my statutory agent's known address is returned as undeliverable?
Arizona treats that the same as having no valid statutory agent: once the problem has lasted 60 consecutive days, the Commission may send notice of its intent to dissolve the LLC, and the company has 60 days from that notice to cure it before administrative dissolution under A.R.S. § 29-3708.
Do I have to name my statutory agent on my Articles of Organization, or can I add one later?
You have to name one upfront. Form L010, the Articles of Organization, requires the statutory agent's name and known address before the Arizona Corporation Commission will file it — you cannot leave it blank and add an agent afterward.
What is the difference between my statutory agent's known address and my principal address?
The known address is specifically where your statutory agent can be reached to accept service, while the principal address is where the LLC itself does business; Form L020 tracks them separately, and they do not have to be the same address.
Can a UPS Store or other commercial mail-receiving service be my statutory agent's known address?
No. A.R.S. § 29-3115(B) requires a physical Arizona street address, and a private mailbox (PMB) or similar commercial mail-receiving service does not meet that rule any more than a P.O. box does.
Is my statutory agent's phone number or email made public?
No. Arizona's Business Center entity search lists only your statutory agent's name and known address; no phone number or email address is required or published.
Do Arizona nonprofit corporations have to confirm their statutory agent on a periodic report?
No separate periodic filing exists for this. Arizona nonprofit corporations keep their statutory agent current by filing a Statement of Change (Form C016) with the Arizona Corporation Commission whenever the agent or address changes, since Arizona does not require an annual report.
Can my statutory agent also be an officer or manager of my company?
Yes. Nothing in A.R.S. § 29-3115 prevents an owner, manager or officer from also serving as the LLC's statutory agent, as long as they meet the known-address and residency requirements.
Does Arizona require statutory agents to be licensed or bonded?
No. Arizona has no licensing or bonding requirement specific to statutory agents beyond the residency, or corporate-authorization, and known-address rules in A.R.S. § 29-3115(B).
Can I serve as my own statutory agent if I live out of state but own property in Arizona?
No. A.R.S. § 29-3115(B) requires an individual statutory agent to be an Arizona resident; owning Arizona real estate does not meet that requirement if you personally live elsewhere.
Does my statutory agent have authority to sign contracts or make decisions for my LLC?
No. A.R.S. § 29-3115(C) limits a statutory agent's role to receiving process, notices and demands and forwarding them to the company — it has no authority to sign contracts or otherwise act for the LLC.
Can the same Arizona address serve as both my statutory agent's known address and my LLC's principal address?
Yes. Nothing requires the two to be different — a small business commonly uses one Arizona street address for both, as long as it meets the known address's physical-address rule.
Complete Arizona Statutory Agent Glossary
The terms, forms and filings you will meet when appointing an Arizona statutory agent.
Statutory agent
The person or company with a physical Arizona address named to receive legal papers and state mail for an LLC, required by Arizona Revised Statutes § 29-3115. Arizona law uses "statutory agent" where many other states say "registered agent."
Known address
The physical Arizona street address where the statutory agent can be reached during normal business hours; it cannot be a P.O. box or a private mailbox.
Articles of Organization
Form L010, the document filed with the Arizona Corporation Commission to create an LLC. It names the LLC's initial statutory agent.
Statement of Change of Principal Address or Statutory Agent
Form L020, filed with the Arizona Corporation Commission for $5 to update an LLC's statutory agent or its principal address.
Statutory Agent Acceptance
Form M002, the statutory agent's signed acceptance of appointment, required under A.R.S. § 29-3115(A) unless the agent signed the formation document itself.
Service of process
The formal delivery of legal documents, such as a lawsuit summons, to an LLC through its statutory agent.
Administrative dissolution
The Arizona Corporation Commission's forced dissolution of an LLC that fails to cure a statutory agent problem within 60 days of notice, after going without an agent for 60 consecutive days, under A.R.S. § 29-3708.
Certificate of Good Standing
A document from the Arizona Corporation Commission confirming an LLC exists and is in compliance, available for $10 by mail or $45 for instant online issuance.
Transaction Privilege Tax
Arizona's tax on the privilege of doing business in the state, administered by the Arizona Department of Revenue; it applies to certain business activities but is not a flat annual LLC franchise tax.
Annual report (not required)
Arizona is one of the few states that does not require LLCs to file an annual report or pay an annual fee to the Arizona Corporation Commission to stay in good standing.
Publication requirement
The requirement, under A.R.S. § 29-3201, that a new LLC publish notice of its Articles of Organization in a newspaper for three consecutive publications within 60 days of approval; LLCs whose statutory agent address is in Maricopa or Pima County are exempt because the Commission publishes the notice online instead.
Foreign registration
Registering an LLC formed in another state, using Form L025, the Foreign Registration Statement, so it can legally transact business in Arizona; it requires naming an Arizona statutory agent.