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Where must a registered agent generally be located?
In the state where the business registers.
- Any country
- Only Washington, D.C.
- The registration state ✔
Why: The agent must be reachable in the state of registration. This gives courts and agencies a reliable local contact for official delivery.
Huh, didn't know that: A multistate company may need a registered agent in each state where it registers.
Why did the agent stay local? The paperwork knew where to find it.
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References
Answer: The registration state. The agent must be reachable in the state of registration. This gives courts and agencies a reliable local contact for official delivery.
- SBA, Launch your business www.sba.gov/counseling/launch-your-business
The registered agent must be located in the state where you register.
Checked 2026-10-11.
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