MO · Registered agent
Missouri Registered Agent
Missouri requires a registered agent at a physical MO street address who can accept lawsuits and state mail during business hours. We serve as that agent and upload scans to your dashboard, usually the same day.
MO registered agent
Billed annually · no state filing fee required
- Physical Missouri street address
- Same-day scan of legal & state mail
- Email alerts + online document portal
What your registered agent does in Missouri
Your registered agent is the official in-state contact for lawsuits and Missouri Secretary of State mail. Here is what they handle:
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Accepts lawsuits in Missouri
- Lawsuits are delivered in person to the agent's MO address on file with the Missouri Secretary of State.
- They do not go to your home.
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Receives Missouri 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.
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Stays available year-round
- Missouri requires someone at the address during business hours all year.
- A commercial service covers travel, moves, and remote work.
Starting a Company?
Form your Missouri LLC or corporation first, and we'll set up your registered agent at the same time.
Who needs a registered agent in Missouri?
A registered agent is the in-state contact that accepts lawsuits and Missouri Secretary of State mail for your company. You need one if you have:
- An LLC or corporation formed in Missouri
- An out-of-state entity foreign-qualified to do business in Missouri
- 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 Missouri Secretary of State.
Can I be my own agent in Missouri?
Yes — if you have a physical Missouri 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 MO 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 Missouri
Appoint ClearFormation on a new formation filing, or switch an existing MO entity. We provide a physical street address, accept legal and state mail, and upload documents to your dashboard the same day.
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Appoint ClearFormation as your MO agent
- New companies: include us on your Articles of Organization or Incorporation.
- Existing entities: we prepare the change-of-agent filing with the Missouri Secretary of State, including written consent.
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Legal and state mail arrives at our office
Process servers and Missouri Secretary of State correspondence are accepted in person during business hours at our staffed Missouri address.
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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.
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Coverage stays active year-round
- Your agent must stay on file for the life of the entity.
- ClearFormation keeps the MO appointment active when you move or travel.
Forming new? Agent service is included when you form an LLC in Missouri or incorporate in Missouri.
How to change your agent in Missouri
Already have a Missouri entity? File a change-of-agent form with the Missouri Secretary of State. The new appointee must consent in writing. The state charges a small filing fee.
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Pick your new in-state agent
- Confirm they have a physical MO street address and accept the role.
- ClearFormation provides this in Missouri.
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Gather entity details for the filing
You need your entity name, Missouri Secretary of State file number, current agent, and the new agent's name and MO address.
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File the change-of-agent form
- Submit the form to the Missouri Secretary of State with the state fee.
- We prepare and file it, including written consent from the new agent.
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Notify your prior agent
Cancel any outside service so you are not double-billed.
Change your MO registered agent
We prepare the change-of-agent filing with
the Missouri Secretary of State
Missouri agent FAQs
Also for Missouri founders: Form an LLC in Missouri · Form a corporation in Missouri
Ready to get a MO registered agent?
Stay compliant in Missouri without listing your home on public records.
Questions?