Louisiana lesson 2 of 6
Appoint your Louisiana registered agent
Every Louisiana LLC must continuously maintain a registered agent and registered office in the state, and confirm that information again each year on the annual report.
Who can serve
The registered agent can be a Louisiana resident individual, or a domestic or foreign business entity authorized to do business in Louisiana, with a registered office address in the state where the agent can be reached during business hours. A post office box alone does not satisfy the registered office requirement.
What the agent does
The registered agent receives service of process, official notices from the Secretary of State, and correspondence tied to the entity's compliance status. Because Louisiana's annual report asks you to confirm or update the registered agent and office each year, an outdated listing is likely to surface at that filing rather than sit unnoticed indefinitely, but keeping it accurate throughout the year still matters if you are served with legal process in the meantime.
The registered office address is public information on the Secretary of State's business filings search.
Changing the agent
File a statement of change of registered agent or registered office through geauxBIZ or on paper with the Secretary of State whenever the appointment changes, rather than waiting for the next annual report.
Key takeaways
- The registered agent needs a physical Louisiana address, not a PO box.
- The annual report is when the registered agent and office are formally reconfirmed each year.
- File a statement of change promptly whenever the agent or address changes mid-year.
Official sources
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Last reviewed: September 2026 - reviewed by Gullia Filing Legal & Formation Team