Frequently Asked Questions

Why must my business designate a Registered Agent?
What is the purpose of a Registered Agent?
What happens if my company fails to register or designate and maintain a Registered Agent?
Who is National Registered Agents, Inc. and who are their clients?
What types of Registered Agent Services are provided by NRAI?
Is my business in control of how NRAI processes matters on its behalf?
What about confidentiality between NRAI and my company?
Who at NRAI handles my company's work?
How is my company protected using NRAI?
How can I sign up for NRAI Services?

WHY MUST MY BUSINESS DESIGNATE A REGISTERED AGENT?

The law requires it, plain and simple. Any entity conducting business within a state must register to do business in that state, designate and maintain a registered agent, and in some cases a registered office.

WHAT IS THE PURPOSE OF A REGISTERED AGENT?

A Registered Agent acts as the representative for accepting Service of Process served upon the company within the jurisdiction of any state where the company conducts business. Service of Process is broadly construed to include any legal proceeding, legal notice, or official government communication presented to the company while it is within the jurisdiction of a state.

WHAT HAPPENS IF MY COMPANY FAILS TO REGISTER OR DESIGNATE AND MAINTAIN A REGISTERED AGENT?

The failure to register and designate a registered agent may foreclose or hinder the company's ability to legally enter into contracts and gain access to the state courts. Moreover, it may subject the company to monetary, civil, and possibly criminal sanctions. Also, failure to maintain a registered agent may cause your company to fall out of "good standing" within the state. This will subject your license to do business within a state to forfeiture, with monetary penalties assessed to reinstate your company to a "good standing" again.

WHO IS NATIONAL REGISTERED AGENTS, INC. AND WHO ARE THEIR CLIENTS?

Founded in April 1995, National Registered Agents, Inc. is a professional service company providing Registered Agent services in all 50 states, the District of Columbia and many foreign jurisdictions. Managed by a well-known and experienced team of veterans, each having over 35+ years in the industry, NRAI has been serving businesses for over a decade and has proven itself as a trusted expert. NRAI's sole business is to act as Registered Agent for a variety of business entities comprising of: Business Corporations, Not-for-Profit Corporations, General Partnerships, Limited Partnerships, Limited Liability Companies, Tax Haven Corporations, Insurance Companies, and Banking Companies. NRAI represents thousands of companies large and small throughout the world.

WHAT TYPES OF REGISTERED AGENT SERVICES ARE PROVIDED BY NRAI?

NRAI acting as registered agent for your company, also provides a registered office, the forwarding of Service of Process, tax and regulatory compliance materials, and official correspondence and communications.

IS MY BUSINESS IN CONTROL OF HOW NRAI PROCESSES MATTERS ON ITS BEHALF?

Absolutely! NRAI has established time-tested procedures for handling Service of Process. NRAI recognizes, however, the procedures for every client may differ according to the needs of each client. As such, all procedures are agreed to in advance and in writing, and can only be changed in writing. This way NRAI will never act on your behalf without your approval.

WHAT ABOUT CONFIDENTIALITY BETWEEN NRAI AND MY COMPANY?

NRAI has an absolute policy of keeping all client information strictly confidential. Unfortunately, there are infrequent times, however, when NRAI is presented with a subpoena legally compelling disclosure of client information. Under these circumstances, NRAI must disclose requested information under penalty of law. Rest assured, under such circumstances, NRAI always consults with the client first. NRAI's personnel and their affiliate agents always verify a request for information is from an authorized source.

WHO AT NRAI HANDLES MY COMPANY's WORK?

Each member of the NRAI staff and the members of the NRAI corporate service offices are trained professionals, paralegals, or attorneys, highly schooled in the proper procedures for handling all client matters.

HOW IS MY COMPANY PROTECTED USING NRAI?

Trusted, innovative, experts are NRAI bywords. NRAI maintains full Errors and Omissions Liability coverage through nationally known insurance carriers.