New Hampshire lesson 2 of 6
Appoint your New Hampshire registered agent
Every New Hampshire LLC must continuously maintain a registered office and registered agent in the state, both named on the Certificate of Formation.
Who can serve
The registered agent must be an individual who resides in New Hampshire, or a domestic or foreign corporation or LLC authorized to transact business in New Hampshire. The registered office is the agent's physical New Hampshire street address, which cannot be a P.O. box.
What the agent does
The registered agent accepts service of process and official notices from the Secretary of State on the LLC's behalf. Because the registered office address is on the public record, many owners use a commercial registered agent service instead of a home address to keep their residential address private.
Changing the agent
File a statement of change of registered agent or registered office with the Secretary of State whenever either changes. Keeping this current matters because the Annual Report you file each year also confirms the registered agent and office on record.
Key takeaways
- The registered agent must be a New Hampshire resident or an entity authorized to do business in the state.
- The registered office must be a physical New Hampshire street address, not a P.O. box.
- File a change of agent statement promptly whenever your agent or address changes.
Official sources
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Last reviewed: September 2026 - reviewed by Gullia Filing Legal & Formation Team