Washington D.C. Registered Agent (Commercial Registered Agent)

Appointing An Individual

Washington D.C. allows you to appoint a consenting individual to serve as your registered agent. Individuals must meet all of the following requirements at all times:

• The individual must be a resident of Washington D.C..
• The individual must make available their name and street address to be included in the public records of Washington D.C. as your registered agent. The street address, called the registered office, must be a physical address in Washington D.C.. A P.O. Box or mailbox service is almost never allowed since the agent must personally sign for your document.
• The individual must be available at the address listed during business hours to sign for documents.

When deciding on your Washington D.C. Commercial Registered Agent, consider that individuals travel, meet with clients, and take time off. Any absence increases your risk of missing the delivery of important legal notices. A registered agent company is always available to receive documents on behalf of your business.

Appointing A Company

Using our professional registered agent service in Washington D.C. provides the following benefits:

• Fulfill the state requirement
  We provide a physical office in Washington to serve as your agent. This allows your business to meet the statutory obligation to appoint a registered agent in Washington D.C..
• Privacy
  

  Using our registered agent service helps protect the privacy of your business.

  • Avoid receiving a lawsuit in front of your clients and employees. We receive uniformed process servers, notice of lawsuit, and other deliveries discreetly at our offices.
  • Our contact information (not yours) is listed publicly with the District of Columbia Department of Licensing and Consumer Protection - Business and Professional Licensing Administration - Corporations Division.
  • We keep your information confidential and do not give it out to inquirers unless we are legally required to do so.
• Enjoy flexible hours
  The registered agent is generally required to be available at its physical office during all regular business hours. In an era of remote work and busy schedules, enjoy safety and flexibility in your schedule, while minimizing the risk of a missed delivery.
• Avoid change fees
  If you move your office, simply let us know your new address. You won't have to worry about change forms and fees with the District of Columbia Department of Licensing and Consumer Protection - Business and Professional Licensing Administration - Corporations Division.
• Support as you grow
  Harbor Compliance is a nationwide registered agent service provider. As your business grows, you are required to appoint a registered agent in each state. We consolidate your accounts payable through one vendor and help you stay compliant as you grow.
• Peace of mind
  Our Washington D.C. registered agent service includes local document scanning and same-day electronic delivery. This helps ensure that you have plenty of time to respond in the event of service of process. This peace of mind is worth the investment.