A statutory agent is a person or company designated to receive legal documents, service of process, and official correspondence on behalf of your business. Ohio law generally expects every LLC and corporation to maintain a statutory agent with a physical address in the state.
The Ohio Secretary of State tracks statutory agent information for businesses registered in the state. Having a properly designated agent helps you receive important legal documents and state notices reliably. Without one, your business may face compliance issues or miss critical correspondence.
Individuals must be Ohio residents. Business entities must have a business address in Ohio, and non-domestic entities must be authorized under Title XVII. An individual owner can serve as their own agent if they meet these requirements.
Typical documents include service of process, lawsuits, subpoenas, state correspondence, tax notices, and compliance reminders. Your statutory agent receives anything sent by the state or through legal channels that needs an official point of contact.
Yes, if you're an Ohio resident. However, doing so puts your personal address on public records with the Ohio Secretary of State. You also need to be available during normal business hours to receive documents. Many business owners prefer using a professional service for privacy and reliability.
Choose a new agent who meets state requirements, file the change form with the Ohio Secretary of State, pay the $25 filing fee, and confirm the change appears in state records. When you sign up with us, we handle the filing process.
No. Ohio does not have an annual report, franchise tax, or recurring filing fees for LLCs and corporations. You pay a one-time $99 filing fee when forming your business. The Ohio Commercial Activity Tax (CAT) applies to businesses with gross receipts over $150,000.
You can access Ohio business filing information at https://www.ohiosos.gov/.
We keep our pricing simple and affordable. Our fee covers everything — physical Ohio address, same-day document scanning and forwarding, compliance reminders, online portal access, and privacy protection. No hidden fees or extra charges.
Everything you need: a physical Columbus address for state filings, same-day document scanning and forwarding, online document portal access, compliance reminders, and privacy protection for your personal information.
We scan and upload documents to your secure portal the same day they arrive. You receive an immediate alert and can download everything right away.
Visit our checkout page and provide your business information. We handle the coordination with the Ohio Secretary of State and set up your portal access within one business day.
Our Ohio statutory agent address is registered with the state for a specific purpose: receiving legal documents and official correspondence for your business. Service of process, subpoenas, Secretary of State notices, tax documents, and compliance reminders are what flow through this address.
General mail is forwarded as a courtesy — up to 3 items per year when something arrives unexpectedly.
Packages, Google Maps postcards, Amazon verification letters, and any third-party verification mailings are not accepted.
Need an actual mailing address? We provide a virtual mail add-on service for Ohio businesses. Ask us about it.
Contact us at support@ohregisteredagent.org or call . Our hours are Monday through Friday, 9am to 5pm Eastern Time.
Yes. You can change your statutory agent at any time by filing the appropriate form with the Ohio Secretary of State. We believe in earning your business through reliable service, not restrictive contracts.
We maintain availability during business hours to receive all documents sent to our address. When something arrives, we scan and upload it immediately with an alert sent to you. This system helps ensure you don't miss important correspondence.