What Is a Registered Agent in Indiana?

A registered agent is the person or business designated to receive official legal documents, government correspondence, and service of process for your Indiana business. If you run an LLC, corporation, or limited partnership in Indiana, you generally need to maintain a registered agent with a physical address in the state.

At Indiana Registered Agent, we provide reliable registered agent service for $99 per year—helping Indiana businesses meet state requirements while protecting personal privacy and ensuring dependable document handling.

The Role of a Registered Agent

Your registered agent serves as the official contact point between your business and the Indiana Secretary of State. When legal papers, compliance notices, or official mail need to reach your company, they go to your registered agent.

This includes service of process (lawsuits, subpoenas, legal summons), notices from state agencies, biennial report reminders, and other official communications. The agent's job is to accept these documents during business hours and get them to you promptly.

Because registered agent information is part of your public business records at in.gov/sos, whoever you designate as your agent has their name and address visible to anyone who searches the business registry. This public visibility is one reason many business owners choose professional registered agent services—it keeps personal information private.

Indiana's Registered Agent Requirements

The Indiana Secretary of State sets specific requirements for who can serve as a registered agent:

For Individuals: The agent must be at least 18 years old and a resident of Indiana. They need a physical street address in Indiana—PO boxes aren't allowed—and must be available during regular business hours.

For Business Entities: A company serving as registered agent must be authorized to conduct business in Indiana.

Self-Appointment: Indiana doesn't allow a business entity to serve as its own registered agent. However, you as an individual can serve as the registered agent for your own company.

Model Registered Agents Act: Indiana follows the Model Registered Agents Act, which distinguishes between commercial registered agents (professional services like ours that serve multiple clients) and noncommercial agents (individuals or entities serving their own businesses or affiliates). This framework provides clear standards for registered agent services throughout the state.

Availability: Registered agents need to be accessible during business hours year-round. If your registered agent repeatedly misses service attempts or can't be located, your business could face compliance problems.

Who Needs a Registered Agent in Indiana?

Generally, every business entity formed in or doing business in Indiana needs a registered agent:

• Limited Liability Companies (LLCs) formed in Indiana
• Corporations incorporated in Indiana
• Limited Partnerships registered in Indiana
• Out-of-state businesses authorized to do business in Indiana (foreign qualification)

Sole proprietorships and general partnerships typically don't register with the state and therefore don't need a registered agent, though many business owners choose to form an LLC or corporation for liability protection.

Can You Be Your Own Registered Agent?

While Indiana prohibits self-appointment (the business entity serving as its own agent), you as an individual business owner can serve as the registered agent for your company. Many new businesses start this way to save money.

But serving as your own agent has several considerations:

Public Records: Your personal or business address becomes part of public records accessible to anyone. This can lead to marketing solicitations, junk mail, and general loss of privacy. Anyone searching Indiana's business registry can see your address.

Availability Requirements: You need to maintain a physical presence at your registered address during business hours every weekday. If you travel, work irregular hours, or operate from multiple locations, this becomes challenging.

Service of Process: When someone serves your business with legal papers, they may show up at your home or office without warning. This can be uncomfortable and disruptive.

Professional Separation: As your business grows, using a professional registered agent creates separation between your personal life and business obligations, which many owners prefer.

Benefits of Using a Professional Registered Agent Service

Professional registered agent services like Indiana Registered Agent offer several practical advantages:

Privacy Protection: Our address appears on public filings instead of yours. Your personal information stays out of public databases, reducing junk mail and unwanted solicitations.

Reliability: We maintain business hours specifically to accept service of process and official documents. You don't need to worry about being available or missing important correspondence. This consistency is what reliable service is all about.

Compliance Support: Indiana requires biennial reports every two years with a $32 filing fee online or $50 by mail. Because reports are only due every other year, it's easier to forget the deadline. We send reminders to help you file on time and avoid penalties.

Document Management: We scan and forward documents the same day we receive them. You also get secure online access to review everything through our document portal.

Flexibility: If you travel, work remotely, or operate from outside Indiana, a professional registered agent ensures you maintain compliance with state presence requirements without being tied to one location.

Our Indiana Registered Agent Service

Indiana Registered Agent provides straightforward registered agent service at $99 per year with no hidden fees. Your subscription includes:

• Registered office address in Indiana
• Same-day document scanning and forwarding
• Compliance reminders and alerts
• Online document portal
• Privacy protection—our address on public filings

Our physical location at 123 Commerce St, Suite 100 in Indianapolis meets all Indiana requirements for a registered agent address. We're available during business hours to accept service of process and keep your business in good standing.

Whether you're forming a new business or switching from your current registered agent, getting started is straightforward. Indiana doesn't charge a fee to change your registered agent—just file the update form through the INBiz portal and you're done.

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This is not legal advice. Indiana Registered Agent is not a law firm. Consult an attorney for legal guidance.