G.S. 55D-30 requires a registered office in North Carolina and an agent who is either an NC resident individual or a qualifying entity, with a business office identical to the registered office.
North Carolina General StatutesNorth Carolina General StatutesNC Department of the Secretary of State fee schedule and the North Carolina General Statutes reviewed October 30, 2026. Confirm current fees with the Business Registration Division before filing.
Heads up: we are an independent company that prepares and submits North Carolina filings for owners. We are not the North Carolina Department of the Secretary of State and we do not give legal advice. Every state and county charge passes through at the exact amount billed, and anyone can file directly with the Business Registration Division for no service fee.
- Filed online with the NC Secretary of State
- We track your April 15 annual report
- Cited to NC General Statutes 57D and 55
- Talk to a filer: (386) 465-3937
The forks in the road.
Who qualifies
An NC resident individual, a domestic corporation, nonprofit or LLC, or an authorized foreign one.
North Carolina General StatutesWhat to have ready
- Choose the agent
- Confirm the registered office address
- List it on the Articles
- Update with a statement of change if it moves
Registered Agent Requirements in North Carolina
North Carolina law and SOS rules behind this.
| Topic | North Carolina rule | Where it comes from |
|---|---|---|
| Who qualifies | An NC resident individual, a domestic corporation, nonprofit or LLC, or an authorized foreign one. | North Carolina General Statutes |
| Lapse risk | 60 days without an agent is a dissolution ground. | North Carolina General Statutes |
Related North Carolina reading.
Heads up: we are an independent company that prepares and submits North Carolina filings for owners. We are not the North Carolina Department of the Secretary of State and we do not give legal advice. Every state and county charge passes through at the exact amount billed, and anyone can file directly with the Business Registration Division for no service fee.
What North Carolina owners ask us
The agent's business office must be the registered office, so a physical address is needed; a separate mailing address may be listed.
North Carolina General StatutesYes. You can file directly with the NC Business Registration Division for the state fee alone. Our service fee is separate and optional.
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