Hire a Registered Agent in Nevada
LLC Register serves as your Nevada registered agent, scans legal documents same-day and keeps your LLC in good standing. LLC Register is the most affordable registered agent service in Nevada — get a free LLC and annual compliance with your plan.
Nevada Registered Agent
- Nevada Registered Agent
- $99 per year
- Nevada Street Address
- Free
- Same-Day Legal Mail Scan
- Free
- Nevada LLC Formation
- Free
- Annual Compliance
- Free
Transparent Cost Guide to hire a Nevada Registered 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 | Nevada state fee | Estimated total | One-time or annual |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Nevada registered agent service | $99 | $0 | $99 | Annual |
Registered agent's certificate of acceptance (NRS 77.310) | $0 | $0 | $0 | Free |
Same-day scan of legal mail | $0 | $0 | $0 | Free |
Nevada LLC formation (certificate of organization) | $0 | $0 | $0 | One-time |
Nevada LLC compliance (annual report) | $0 | $350 | $350 | Annual |
Nevada state filing fee | $0 | $75 | $75 | One-time |
LLC Register serves as your Nevada registered agent for $99 a year: a physical Nevada street address, a signed certificate of acceptance kept on file, and same-day scans of any legal or state mail we receive for your LLC, corporation or other Nevada entity. Also, all registered agent services include a free LLC and free annual compliance.
Comprehensive 10-Step Guide to Hire a Registered Agent in Nevada
From checking the requirement to renewing every year, in the order you will do them.
Step 1 — Confirm you need a Nevada registered agent
Every Nevada LLC and corporation must appoint and keep a registered agent under NRS 86.231 (LLCs) and the parallel provisions of NRS Chapter 77. 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 have a physical Nevada street address and can be there 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 registered office address rule
The registered office must be an actual Nevada street address or a rural route box number, not a P.O. box, under NRS 77.300. Someone must be able to accept delivery there during normal business hours.
Step 4 — Choose a Nevada registered agent service
Compare the annual price, whether mail is scanned the same day it arrives, and whether the state's $60 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 Nevada entity number, if you already have one, so the agent can be listed correctly.
Step 6 — Get the agent's certificate of acceptance on file
Nevada law (NRS 77.310) requires the appointment of a registered agent to be accompanied by a certificate of acceptance signed by the agent before it takes effect.
Step 7 — List your registered agent on your formation document
A new LLC names its registered agent and registered office directly on its Articles of Organization, filed with the Nevada Secretary of State for a $75 fee, alongside the Initial List of Managers or Members ($150) and the State Business License ($200) due at the same time.
Step 8 — File a Statement of Change if you already have an entity
Existing LLCs switch agents by filing a Statement of Change of Registered Agent by Represented Entity with the Nevada Secretary of State, under NRS 77.340, for a $60 filing fee.
Step 9 — Confirm the change on the public record
Use the Nevada Secretary of State's business entity search to confirm your new registered agent is listed before your next Annual List is due.
Step 10 — Keep your registered agent active every year
Nevada can forfeit an entity's charter and its right to transact business if it fails to maintain a valid registered agent or misses its Annual List (NRS 86.272–86.274), so renew your agent service and file your Annual List before either lapses.
Nevada Registered Agent Facts Table
The official statute, fees and links for a Nevada registered agent, each checked against the state agency.
Nevada registered agent statute | Nevada Revised Statutes §§ 77.300–77.400; NRS 86.231 (LLC requirement) |
|---|---|
Registered agent required | Yes — for LLCs, corporations and most other Nevada business entities |
Who may serve as agent | An individual or entity with a Nevada street address; serving 10 or more entities requires registering as a commercial registered agent (NRS 77.320) |
Registered office address rule | An actual Nevada street address or rural route box number; no P.O. boxes (NRS 77.300) |
Written consent required | Yes, a certificate of acceptance signed by the agent (NRS 77.310) |
Fee to change agent | $60 (Statement of Change of Registered Agent by Represented Entity, NRS 77.340) |
Filing agency | Nevada Secretary of State, Commercial Recordings Division |
Standard processing time | About 1 business day for online filings; expedited processing is also available for an additional fee |
Penalty for no registered agent | Forfeiture of the entity's charter and its right to transact business after notice (NRS 86.272–86.274) |
Recurring compliance filing | Annual List of Managers or Members ($150) and State Business License renewal ($200), both due by the last day of the anniversary month every year |
Nevada business filings and registered agent search | esos.nv.gov |
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Author: LLC RegisterLast reviewed 9/30/2026
Nevada agency: Nevada Secretary of StateLast reviewed 9/30/2026
Legal Requirements for a Nevada Registered Agent
What Nevada law requires of every registered agent, with the rule and the agency that enforces it.
A physical Nevada street address
Every Nevada entity's registered office must be an actual street address or rural route box number in Nevada, not a P.O. box, under NRS 77.300. Someone must be able to accept delivery there during normal business hours.
Who can serve as your agent
An individual or an entity with a Nevada street address may serve as a registered agent. Under NRS 77.320, anyone acting as agent for 10 or more entities must register with the Secretary of State as a commercial registered agent.
Certificate of acceptance to serve
Under NRS 77.310, the appointment of a registered agent must be accompanied by a certificate of acceptance signed by the agent before the appointment takes effect.
Accepting and forwarding legal notices
NRS 77.400 requires the agent to receive process, notices and demands addressed to the entity and forward them to the entity's most recently known address, keep the entity's information current with the Secretary of State, and maintain a contact person for each entity it represents.
Reporting a change of agent
A change in registered agent is reported on a Statement of Change of Registered Agent by Represented Entity, filed with the Nevada Secretary of State under NRS 77.340 for a $60 fee, effective on filing without interest-holder approval.
Maintaining an agent at all times
If an entity fails to maintain a valid registered agent or misses its Annual List, the Secretary of State mails notice of the fees and penalties owed, and the entity's charter and right to transact business are forfeited on the statutory default date under NRS 86.272–86.274, with reinstatement available under NRS 86.276.
Nevada Registered Agent Service Cost Comparison
Published prices for a Nevada registered agent service, compared line by line.
| What you pay for | LLC Register | LegalZoom | ZenBusiness |
|---|---|---|---|
LLC formation service | $0 | $0 | $0 |
Nevada filing fee | $75 | $75 | $75 |
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 Nevada state fee is extra with every provider. Prices change; check each provider before you buy.
Most Trusted Nevada Registered Agent Service
One flat price, a real Nevada 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 Nevada street address
A physical registered office in Nevada, not a P.O. box or a shared mail drop, that meets NRS 77.300.
Certificate of acceptance kept on file
We sign and keep the certificate of acceptance on record, satisfying the consent Nevada requires of every registered agent under NRS 77.310.
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 Statement of Change of Registered Agent and pass through the state's $60 filing fee at cost.
Support by email
Real people answer by email. We reply within one business day.
Important Nevada Registered Agent Resources and Links
Official Nevada offices, forms and data in one place. Every link goes to the source.
State government offices
- Nevada Secretary of State, Commercial Recordings Division202 N. Carson St., Carson City, NV 89701 · (775) 684-5708
- Nevada Secretary of State — business entity searchesos.nv.gov
- Nevada Department of Taxationtax.nv.gov
- Nevada Department of Employment, Training and Rehabilitationdetr.nv.gov
- County clerk and recorder officesFictitious firm name (DBA) filings vary by county
Filing, forms and records
- Registered agent statutes (NRS Chapter 77)leg.state.nv.us
- Nevada LLC Act (NRS Chapter 86)leg.state.nv.us
- Statement of Change of Registered Agent by Represented EntityFiled through the Secretary of State's online business portal
- Articles of Organization (LLC)Filed through the Secretary of State's online business portal
- Nevada business entity searchesos.nv.gov
Taxes, permits and licenses
- Nevada Department of Taxation — file and paytax.nv.gov
- State Business License — apply and renewApplied for through the Secretary of State's online business portal
- Sales and use tax permitApply through the Department of Taxation
- IRS — apply for an EINirs.gov
- Employer registration (unemployment insurance)detr.nv.gov
Nevada Registered Agent FAQs
Short questions, direct answers.
What is a registered agent in Nevada?
A registered agent is the person or company named to receive legal papers and official state mail for a Nevada entity, at a physical Nevada street address called the registered office. It is required for LLCs under NRS 86.231 and by the general provisions of NRS Chapter 77.
Do I need a registered agent for my Nevada LLC or corporation?
Yes. Every Nevada LLC and corporation must appoint and continuously maintain a registered agent under NRS 86.231 and NRS Chapter 77, from the day it files its formation document.
Can I be my own registered agent in Nevada?
Yes, if you have a physical Nevada street address where you can accept deliveries during normal business hours (NRS 77.300). Once you serve as agent for 10 or more entities, Nevada requires you to register as a commercial registered agent under NRS 77.320.
Can I use a P.O. box for my Nevada registered agent address?
No. NRS 77.300 requires the registered office to be an actual street address or a rural route box number; a P.O. box does not qualify.
How much does a Nevada registered agent cost?
LLC Register charges $99 a year. Commercial registered agent services generally range from about $99 to $249 a year, based on published pricing checked 9/30/2026.
How do I change my registered agent in Nevada?
File a Statement of Change of Registered Agent by Represented Entity with the Nevada Secretary of State under NRS 77.340, for a $60 fee. It can be filed online through the Secretary of State's business portal, by mail, or in person.
What happens if I don't have a registered agent in Nevada?
The Secretary of State mails notice of the fees and penalties owed, and if the entity does not fix its registered agent, its charter and right to transact business are forfeited on the statutory default date under NRS 86.272–86.274.
Does my registered agent need to consent to serve?
Yes. Under NRS 77.310, the appointment of a registered agent must be accompanied by a certificate of acceptance signed by the agent before the appointment takes effect.
Can a family member or friend be my Nevada registered agent?
Yes, as long as they have a Nevada street address, are available during business hours, and sign the certificate of acceptance required under NRS 77.310.
Can an out-of-state company be my Nevada registered agent?
Only if that company maintains a Nevada street address, and if it serves as agent for 10 or more entities it must first register as a commercial registered agent with the Secretary of State under NRS 77.320.
How fast will I know if my registered agent receives a lawsuit?
A registered agent must forward any process, notice or demand to the entity's most recently known address under NRS 77.400; LLC Register scans and emails it to you the same day we receive it.
Is my registered agent's address public record in Nevada?
Yes. The registered agent's name and registered office address are part of the entity's public filing with the Nevada Secretary of State and appear on its Annual List.
Can my registered agent resign?
Yes. A registered agent can file a statement of resignation with the Secretary of State under NRS 77.370; the resignation takes effect on the earlier of the 31st day after filing or the appointment of a new agent, and the agent must promptly notify the entity.
Do I need to update my registered agent on my annual Nevada filing?
Yes. The Annual List of Managers or Members, filed under NRS 86.263 with a $150 fee and due by the last day of the anniversary month, must show your current registered agent and registered office, alongside the $200 State Business License renewal.
Does every Nevada entity type need a registered agent?
Yes, for every filing entity: LLCs, corporations and most other entities registered with the Nevada Secretary of State must appoint one under NRS Chapter 77.
Does a foreign LLC formed in another state need a Nevada registered agent to qualify to do business in Nevada?
Yes. A foreign LLC applies using an Application for Registration under NRS 86.544, which must include the registered agent information required by NRS 77.310, for a $75 filing fee under NRS 86.561 — the same registered agent rule that applies to a domestic LLC.
Does each series in a Nevada series LLC need its own registered agent?
No. Nevada's series LLC statute, NRS 86.236, states that the registered agent of the LLC is deemed to be the registered agent for each series within it, so one appointment under NRS 77.310 covers the entire series LLC.
Does a Nevada professional LLC (PLLC) or professional corporation need a different registered agent?
No. Nevada's professional-entity statute, NRS Chapter 89, lets licensed professionals organize as a PLLC under NRS Chapter 86 or a professional corporation under NRS Chapter 78, under NRS 89.040 — both follow the same registered agent rules as an ordinary LLC or corporation.
What exactly does Nevada's "commercial registered agent" listing under NRS 77.320 require?
Anyone who serves as registered agent for 10 or more entities must file a statement with the Secretary of State listing their legal name, Nevada business address and authorized-representative contact information, and certifying they have not been convicted of a disqualifying felony or enjoined for agent-related fraud, under NRS 77.320.
Does a Nevada nonprofit corporation need a registered agent?
Yes. Nevada nonprofits, governed by NRS Chapter 82, follow the same registered agent requirements as ordinary corporations under NRS 78.090 and 78.097, by cross-reference in NRS 82.193, and pay a $50 annual list fee instead of the for-profit fee schedule.
Does a Nevada limited partnership need a registered agent?
Yes. NRS 88.330 requires a Nevada limited partnership to continuously maintain a registered agent and a principal office, which need not be its actual place of business, and to file a certificate of change within 30 days if that office moves.
How do I look up a company's registered agent in Nevada?
Search the Nevada Secretary of State's business entity portal at orion.nv.gov by entity name; the registered agent on file appears on the entity's record.
If I convert my Nevada entity into a different entity type, do I need a new registered agent filing?
Yes. Articles of conversion filed under NRS 92A.205 must include the registered agent information required by NRS 77.310 for the converted entity — a fresh certificate of acceptance is filed as part of the conversion rather than carrying over automatically.
Can my registered agent service change its own name or address without switching to a new agent?
Yes. A commercial registered agent files one statement under NRS 77.360 that updates its name, address or type of organization for every entity it represents at once; a noncommercial registered agent files a similar change under NRS 77.350, but separately for each entity it represents.
Can my attorney serve as my Nevada registered agent?
Yes. An attorney is eligible under the same general rules as any individual or entity with a qualifying Nevada address, under NRS 77.140 and NRS 77.305 — Nevada has no separate rule barring or specially authorizing attorneys.
Do I have to name my registered agent when I form my LLC, or can I add one later?
You have to name one upfront. The Articles of Organization, required under NRS 86.161, must include the registered agent information required by NRS 77.310 before the Secretary of State will file it.
What is the difference between my registered office and my principal place of business?
Your registered office is specifically where your registered agent accepts legal mail and must be an actual Nevada street address under NRS 77.300; nothing in NRS 86.161 requires your principal place of business to be in Nevada at all.
Can a UPS Store or other commercial mail-receiving service be my registered office address?
Not reliably. NRS 77.300 requires an actual street address or rural route box and bars P.O. boxes, and a commercial mail-receiving service's mailbox address raises the same problem.
Is my registered agent's phone number or email made public in Nevada?
No. Nevada's public filings call for only your registered agent's name and Nevada address; a phone number or email is not a required or published field.
Can my registered agent also be an officer, member or manager of my company?
Yes. Nevada law even lets an entity name "the holder of a position" — such as an officer or manager — as its registered agent, rather than a specific individual by name, under the title-of-office method referenced in NRS 77.200.
Can I serve as my own registered agent if I live out of state but own property in Nevada?
Yes, as long as that property gives you an actual Nevada street address where you can be served. Nevada, unlike some states, has no requirement that an individual registered agent personally reside in Nevada — only that the registered office itself be a qualifying Nevada address under NRS 77.300.
Does my registered agent have authority to sign contracts or make decisions for my LLC?
No. NRS 77.390 defines a registered agent as "an agent of the represented entity authorized to receive service of any process, notice or demand required or permitted by law to be served on the entity" — nothing more.
Can the same Nevada address serve as both my registered office and my principal place of business?
Yes. Nothing in NRS 86.161 or NRS 77.300 requires the two to be different addresses.
What happens if mail sent to my Nevada registered agent's address is returned as undeliverable?
Service on your registered agent is legally effective under NRS 77.390 and 77.400 regardless of whether it is actually received, which is exactly why an unreachable agent is risky — it can leave you unaware of a lawsuit, and failing to maintain a valid agent at all puts your entity at risk of forfeiture under NRS 86.272–86.274.
What does it cost for a commercial registered agent to resign from representing many Nevada entities at once?
NRS 77.280 sets a bulk resignation fee of $100 for the first entity plus $1 for each additional entity the agent represents, on top of filing the resignation itself under NRS 77.370.
Does Nevada's Annual List or State Business License filing require relisting my registered agent?
No. The Annual List of Managers or Members under NRS 86.263 asks only for the company's name, file number and manager or member names and addresses, and the State Business License under NRS 76.100 ($200, or $500 for certain corporations) does not ask for registered agent information either.
Is there a penalty for an outdated registered agent beyond forfeiture of my Nevada entity's charter?
Not really. NRS 86.272 adds a $75 default penalty on top of unpaid fees once an entity falls out of compliance, and if it isn't fixed, NRS 86.274 revokes the entity's charter — there's no separate standalone fine just for an outdated agent.
Is there a residency requirement to serve as an individual's Nevada registered agent?
No. Nevada only requires a qualifying Nevada business address under NRS 77.300 — not that the individual actually live in Nevada. A separate, voluntary listing under NRS 77.305 does use the word "residing," but that's an optional registry, not the baseline qualification to be named as an entity's agent.
Does reinstating a forfeited Nevada LLC require a current registered agent?
Yes. Reinstatement under NRS 86.276 requires filing all delinquent annual lists, any required NRS 86.264 statements, current registered agent information under NRS 77.310, a sworn declaration, and a $300 reinstatement fee; an entity forfeited for five or more consecutive years cannot be reinstated at all.
Why do so many Nevada LLC owners rely on their registered agent's address for privacy?
Because Nevada's public filings don't require listing LLC members by name at all — only managers or managing members appear on the Articles of Organization and Annual List under NRS 86.161 and NRS 86.263 — so the registered agent's Nevada address is often the only public-facing contact point tied to the entity.
Complete Nevada Registered Agent Glossary
The terms, forms and filings you will meet when appointing a Nevada registered agent.
Registered agent
The person or company with a physical Nevada address named to receive legal papers and state mail for an entity, required by Nevada Revised Statutes Chapter 77 and, for LLCs, NRS 86.231.
Registered office
The actual Nevada street address or rural route box number where the registered agent can be reached during normal business hours; it cannot be a P.O. box (NRS 77.300).
Articles of Organization
The document filed with the Nevada Secretary of State for $75 to create an LLC. It names the LLC's initial registered agent and registered office.
Statement of Change of Registered Agent by Represented Entity
The filing made with the Nevada Secretary of State under NRS 77.340, for a $60 fee, to update an entity's registered agent or registered office.
Certificate of acceptance
The registered agent's signed agreement to serve, required under NRS 77.310 before an appointment takes effect.
Service of process
The formal delivery of legal documents, such as a lawsuit summons, to an entity through its registered agent.
Forfeiture
The Secretary of State's revocation of an entity's charter and right to transact business after it fails to maintain a registered agent or file its Annual List, under NRS 86.272–86.274, with reinstatement available under NRS 86.276.
Certificate of good standing
Nevada's document confirming an entity exists and is current with the Secretary of State, available for a fee.
State Business License
The annual license every Nevada LLC must hold under NRS 76.100, with a $200 fee due at formation and again each year at renewal.
Annual List of Managers or Members
The yearly filing, due by the last day of an LLC's anniversary month under NRS 86.263, that lists the LLC's managers or members and its current registered agent, with a $150 fee.
Commercial registered agent
An individual or entity that serves as registered agent for 10 or more entities and must register that status with the Nevada Secretary of State under NRS 77.320.
Foreign qualification
Registering an entity formed in another state, using the Application for Registration of Foreign Limited-Liability Company, so it can legally do business in Nevada; it requires naming a Nevada registered agent.