Connecticut lesson 2 of 6
Appoint your Connecticut registered agent
Every Connecticut LLC must continuously maintain a registered agent with a Connecticut business address for as long as the LLC exists, and the agent named on the Certificate of Organization has to accept the appointment.
Who can serve
A Connecticut registered agent can be an individual resident of Connecticut, or a domestic or foreign business entity authorized to do business in the state, as long as the agent maintains a business address in Connecticut where service of process can be delivered.
Accepting the appointment
Connecticut requires the named registered agent to consent to serving in that role before the Certificate of Organization is accepted for filing. Filing online through Business.CT.gov captures that acceptance as part of the submission, which is one reason the online route processes faster than a paper filing mailed in without it already arranged.
The registered agent's address is public record and is also where Annual Report reminders and any legal notices are delivered, so an outdated address puts both compliance filings and legal notice at risk.
Changing the agent
File a change of agent through your Business.CT.gov account whenever your registered agent or its address changes. Do this promptly, since Connecticut can administratively act against an LLC that goes without a registered agent on file.
Key takeaways
- The registered agent must have a Connecticut business address and must accept the appointment.
- Filing online through Business.CT.gov captures that acceptance as part of the submission.
- Update the agent promptly through your Business.CT.gov account whenever it changes.
Official sources
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Last reviewed: September 2026 - reviewed by Gullia Filing Legal & Formation Team