registered agent Service in North Carolina
Just $99/year — everything included.
Professional registered agent service you can count on.
Get Started — $99/yearWe maintain a physical office in North Carolina to accept your legal documents during business hours.
Same-day email notification and document scanning when service of process is received.
Annual report reminders and state filing guidance to keep your North Carolina entity in good standing.
$99/year flat rate. No hidden fees, no surprise charges, no long-term contracts.
Switching registered agents in North Carolina is straightforward. File a form with the North Carolina Secretary of State, pay a $5 fee, and you're done. Whether you're moving from another service to North Carolina Registered Agent or just updating your records, the process is simple when you know the steps.
People change their registered agent for various reasons:
Privacy concerns — You're currently using your home address as your registered agent address, and you've realized it's sitting in public records anyone can search. You want to fix that.
Service quality issues — Your current agent doesn't forward documents promptly, misses compliance notifications, or provides poor customer support.
Cost considerations — You're paying more than necessary for basic registered agent service, or your rates increased significantly at renewal.
Relocation — You or your current agent is moving outside North Carolina, and you need a new agent with a North Carolina address.
Feature gaps — Your current agent doesn't provide document scanning, online portal access, or compliance reminders.
Business changes — You're restructuring your operations and want to consolidate registered agent services.
The process is simple:
Choose a new registered agent who meets North Carolina requirements — Either an individual North Carolina resident over 18 (with business office identical to registered office), or a business entity authorized in North Carolina. North Carolina Registered Agent meets all requirements.
File the change form with the North Carolina Secretary of State — Submit the appropriate form to update your business records. Forms are available online through the Secretary of State's website.
Pay the $5 filing fee — North Carolina charges $5 to process registered agent changes. That's it.
Confirm the change in state records — Once the state processes your filing, your new registered agent becomes the official contact point for legal documents and government correspondence.
Processing typically takes a few business days.
When you switch to North Carolina Registered Agent, we make the transition smooth. You provide your business information during enrollment. We give you the details you need for your state filing. Once the North Carolina Secretary of State processes your change, we become your official registered agent.
Your previous agent continues serving until the state approves the change. We start receiving your documents once the update takes effect in state records.
Privacy Protection — Our Raleigh address appears on your public filings instead of your home address. Your personal information stays out of public databases. This is the main reason many people switch.
Clear Pricing — $99 per year with everything included. No setup fees, no hidden charges, no premium tiers. Less than the $125 to $436 many competitors charge.
Same-Day Document Processing — We scan and forward documents the same day they arrive. You get immediate email notification and portal access.
Compliance Reminders — We track North Carolina deadlines and send reminders for annual reports (due April 15) and other filing requirements.
Straightforward Service — No unnecessary complications. Just registered agent service done right.
If you're switching because your home address is currently in public records, understand that changing to a professional registered agent won't remove your address from old filings. Those remain in the state's historical records.
But going forward, our address appears on all new filings and updates. Over time, your old home address becomes less prominent in search results as new filings accumulate. And most importantly, your current address stays private if you've moved since those old filings.
We've helped many North Carolina businesses transition from other registered agents. The process is simpler than most people expect.
Sign up for our service. We provide the information you need for your state filing. You submit the change form to the North Carolina Secretary of State along with the $5 fee. After the state processes your submission, we're your registered agent.
You get immediate access to your document portal where you can view correspondence, manage account information, and check for documents anytime.
For $99 per year:
No complicated pricing, no hidden fees. Just straightforward service.
While we're talking about costs, remember that North Carolina charges $200 by mail or $203 online for annual reports, due April 15 each year. This is separate from our registered agent fee—you pay the state directly.
We send reminders before the deadline so you don't miss it. This compliance support is included in your $99 annual registered agent fee.
If your current registered agent situation isn't working—whether it's a privacy concern, service quality issue, or cost problem—switching to North Carolina Registered Agent is straightforward and affordable.
Get Started — $99/year
Questions about changing your registered agent or how our service works? Check our FAQ section or contact us at support@ncregisteredagent.org. We're here Monday through Friday, 9 AM to 5 PM Eastern Time.
Address: 434 Fayetteville St, Suite 2120, Raleigh, NC 27601
Email: support@ncregisteredagent.org
Hours: Mon-Fri 9am-5pm ET