Delaware resident agent
Synonym for registered agent in Delaware; the LLC required Delaware-based legal contact.
Definition
Delaware resident agent (used interchangeably with registered agent) is the Delaware-based legal contact for the LLC. Required under 6 Del. C. § 18-104. Must maintain a physical Delaware street address and accept service of process.
Context
Without a valid resident agent, the LLC loses good standing and faces eventual state cancellation.
Example
Delewarellc partners with established Delaware resident agents; customers can switch to other providers (Harvard Business Services, Northwest, IncNow) anytime.
Common pitfalls
- Agent address is publicly listed; choose a professional service.
- Resident agent change requires Certificate of Change filing ($50).