California Registered Agent
California Registered Agent Service
California refers to the registered agent as an 'Agent for Service of Process.' Every California LLC must designate an agent who can accept legal documents on behalf of the business.
Registered Agent
Document inbox
Next deadline: Annual Report (Mar 1)
Recent Documents
Annual Report Notice
Jan 15
State Tax Filing
Jan 10
Compliance Reminder
Dec 28
Same-day scanning
Documents emailed within hours of receipt
California Requirements
Registered agent requirements in California
California Agent Requirements
- Must be a California resident or registered corporation
- Must have a California street address
- Agent must consent to the appointment
- Cannot use a PO Box
Compliance Deadlines
Annual Report Due
Anniversary month
California Statement of Information is due every 2 years in the anniversary month of formation. $20 filing fee.
California Legal Notes
- California uses the term 'Agent for Service of Process' instead of registered agent
- Corporations Code Section 17701.13 requires an agent
- $800 minimum franchise tax applies to all California LLCs
- Statement of Information due every 2 years
Source: California Revised Uniform Limited Liability Company Act (Corp. Code 17701)
What's Included
Professional California registered agent service
We serve as your LLC's official point of contact in California, handling legal documents and keeping your personal address private.
Document Handling
- Legal document receipt
- Same-day scanning & email
- Service of process handling
- Online document portal
Compliance & Privacy
- Compliance deadline reminders
- Privacy protection
- Physical California address
- Annual report alerts
How It Works
Compliance made simple
We handle your California legal mail and state requirements so you don't have to
We Register
Instant
We become your official registered agent with California.
We Receive
Ongoing
All legal mail and service of process comes to our California office.
We Notify
Same day
Instant scanning and email delivery directly to you.
Simple Pricing
Affordable compliance protection
Professional California registered agent service at a fraction of the cost
What's included
- Legal document receipt
- Same-day scanning & email
- Compliance deadline reminders
- Online document portal
- Privacy protection
Same-Day Processing
Documents scanned and forwarded within hours.
Privacy Protected
Your home address stays off public records.
Cancel Anytime
No long-term contracts or commitments.
Professional California registered agent service with same-day document handling.
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Why StartGlobal
The California registered agent you can trust
We've served thousands of businesses nationwide. Here's why founders choose us for their California registered agent needs.
Customer Reviews
Based on 156 reviews
See what founders are saying about our registered agent service
"The registered agent service is worth every penny. I got notified within hours when state documents arrived. No more worrying about missing important mail while running my business from Stockholm."
Henrik Larsson
Nordic Ventures 路 Investment
馃嚫馃嚜 Sweden
"Having a US address on my LLC documents instead of my home address gives me peace of mind. The compliance reminders have saved me from missing deadlines multiple times."
Mei Lin
Silk Road Trading 路 E-commerce
馃嚫馃嚞 Singapore
"They scan and email documents the same day they arrive. It's like having a US office without the cost. Perfect for international founders who can't be in the US."
Andreas Weber
Berlin Tech Hub 路 Technology
馃嚛馃嚜 Germany
"The online dashboard makes it easy to track all my documents. I can see exactly when something was received and access scanned copies instantly."
Olga Petrov
Baltic Exports 路 Import/Export
馃嚜馃嚜 Estonia
"From LLC formation to EIN to bank account, StartGlobal handled everything. Three weeks after signing up, my US business was fully operational."
Thomas Mueller
Munich Innovations 路 Software/SaaS
馃嚛馃嚜 Germany
"The complete package is incredible value. Registered agent, EIN, bank account setup, all included. I recommend StartGlobal to every international entrepreneur I meet."
Sophie Laurent
Parisian Digital 路 E-commerce
馃嚝馃嚪 France
"StartGlobal's all-in-one approach saved me weeks of research and coordination. They made the entire US business setup process feel effortless."
Raj Patel
Mumbai Tech Hub 路 SaaS
馃嚠馃嚦 India
"The registered agent service is worth every penny. I got notified within hours when state documents arrived. No more worrying about missing important mail while running my business from Stockholm."
Henrik Larsson
Nordic Ventures 路 Investment
馃嚫馃嚜 Sweden
"Having a US address on my LLC documents instead of my home address gives me peace of mind. The compliance reminders have saved me from missing deadlines multiple times."
Mei Lin
Silk Road Trading 路 E-commerce
馃嚫馃嚞 Singapore
"They scan and email documents the same day they arrive. It's like having a US office without the cost. Perfect for international founders who can't be in the US."
Andreas Weber
Berlin Tech Hub 路 Technology
馃嚛馃嚜 Germany
"The online dashboard makes it easy to track all my documents. I can see exactly when something was received and access scanned copies instantly."
Olga Petrov
Baltic Exports 路 Import/Export
馃嚜馃嚜 Estonia
"From LLC formation to EIN to bank account, StartGlobal handled everything. Three weeks after signing up, my US business was fully operational."
Thomas Mueller
Munich Innovations 路 Software/SaaS
馃嚛馃嚜 Germany
"The complete package is incredible value. Registered agent, EIN, bank account setup, all included. I recommend StartGlobal to every international entrepreneur I meet."
Sophie Laurent
Parisian Digital 路 E-commerce
馃嚝馃嚪 France
"StartGlobal's all-in-one approach saved me weeks of research and coordination. They made the entire US business setup process feel effortless."
Raj Patel
Mumbai Tech Hub 路 SaaS
馃嚠馃嚦 India
FAQ
California Registered Agent Questions
Everything you need to know about registered agent service in California
Yes, California requires every LLC to designate an 'Agent for Service of Process.' This agent must be a California resident or a corporation authorized to conduct business in California.
California's agent for service of process must have a California street address (no PO Boxes), be available during business hours, and consent to the appointment. A registered corporate agent is often preferred for privacy and reliability.
California requires a Statement of Information every 2 years in the anniversary month of formation. The filing fee is $20. Additionally, California LLCs must pay an $800 minimum annual franchise tax.
We provide same-day scanning and email notification for all documents received. When mail arrives at our office, we scan it and send you a secure email notification within hours, often within minutes. You can access all your documents anytime through your online dashboard.
Yes, you can change your registered agent at any time by filing a simple form with your state. If you're switching to StartGlobal, we handle all the paperwork for you. The change typically takes effect within a few business days once processed by the state.
Your registered agent receives: service of process (legal notices and lawsuits), annual report notices and reminders, tax documents and notices from the state, official state correspondence, and compliance reminders. We scan and email all documents to you immediately upon receipt.
Yes. Our registered agent address (not your personal address) appears on public state records. This protects your privacy and prevents unwanted solicitations. Your personal information is kept confidential and is never shared or sold.
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