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    Georgia Registered Agent

    Every Georgia LLC and corporation must maintain a Georgia registered agent (GA registered agent) with a physical Georgia street address under O.C.G.A. § 14-11-209. ClearFormation includes Georgia registered agent service in every formation plan.

    GA registered agent

    $149/yr

    Billed annually · no state filing fee required

    • Physical Georgia street address
    • Same-day scan of legal & state mail
    • Email alerts + online document portal
    Get a GA registered agent

    What your registered agent does in Georgia

    Your registered agent is the official in-state contact for lawsuits and Georgia Secretary of State mail. Here is what they handle:

    1. 1

      Accepts lawsuits in Georgia

      • Lawsuits are delivered in person to the agent's GA address on file with the Georgia Secretary of State.
      • They do not go to your home.
    2. 2

      Receives Georgia Secretary of State mail

      • Annual report reminders and tax notices go to the agent's office.
      • We forward everything to you digitally the same day.
    3. 3

      Stays available year-round

      • Georgia requires someone at the address during business hours all year.
      • A commercial service covers travel, moves, and remote work.

    Starting a Company?

    Form your Georgia LLC or corporation first, and we'll set up your registered agent at the same time.

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    Who needs a registered agent in Georgia?

    A registered agent is the in-state contact that accepts lawsuits and Georgia Secretary of State mail for your company. You need one if you have:

    • An LLC or corporation formed in Georgia
    • An out-of-state entity foreign-qualified to do business in Georgia
    • Licensed practices (PLLC or PC) — doctors, lawyers, CPAs, and similar professions

    List the agent when you file. If your current agent is missing or invalid, file a change-of-agent with the Georgia Secretary of State.

    Can I be my own agent in Georgia?

    Yes — if you have a physical Georgia street address and are there during business hours. Most founders still use a commercial service:

    • Agent line. The registered agent street address on the SOS record is the service's address, not your home listed as agent. Other form fields may still ask for addresses that become public.
    • No missed mail. If you are not there when a process server arrives, you can lose by default.
    • You can move or travel. A commercial GA office stays the same when you relocate.

    PO boxes and most virtual offices do not qualify. Someone must accept legal papers in person during business hours.

    How to get a registered agent in Georgia

    Appoint ClearFormation on a new formation filing, or switch an existing GA entity. We provide a physical street address, accept legal and state mail, and upload documents to your dashboard the same day.

    1. 1

      Appoint ClearFormation as your GA agent

      • New companies: include us on your Articles of Organization or Incorporation.
      • Existing entities: we prepare the change-of-agent filing with the Georgia Secretary of State, including written consent.
    2. 2

      Legal and state mail arrives at our office

      Process servers and Georgia Secretary of State correspondence are accepted in person during business hours at our staffed Georgia address.

    3. 3

      We scan and alert you the same day

      You get an email when service of process or official state mail arrives — with a PDF in your ClearFormation account.

    4. 4

      Coverage stays active year-round

      • Your agent must stay on file for the life of the entity.
      • ClearFormation keeps the GA appointment active when you move or travel.

    Forming new? Agent service is included when you form an LLC in Georgia or incorporate in Georgia.

    How to change your agent in Georgia

    Already have a Georgia entity? File a change-of-agent form with the Georgia Secretary of State. The new appointee must consent in writing. The state charges a small filing fee.

    1. 1

      Pick your new in-state agent

      • Confirm they have a physical GA street address and accept the role.
      • ClearFormation provides this in Georgia.
    2. 2

      Gather entity details for the filing

      You need your entity name, Georgia Secretary of State file number, current agent, and the new agent's name and GA address.

    3. 3

      File the change-of-agent form

      • Submit the form to the Georgia Secretary of State with the state fee.
      • We prepare and file it, including written consent from the new agent.
    4. 4

      Notify your prior agent

      Cancel any outside service so you are not double-billed.

    Change your GA registered agent

    We prepare the change-of-agent filing with the Georgia Secretary of State

    Change your GA agent

    Georgia agent FAQs

    Also for Georgia founders: Form an LLC in Georgia · Form a corporation in Georgia

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    Stay compliant in Georgia without listing your home on public records.

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