Registered Agents FAQs

Office of the Texas Secretary of State

The answers to our Frequently Asked Questions are provided for informational purposes and are not intended to provide legal advice or to substitute for the advice of an attorney. If you have specific legal questions, consult your attorney.

FAQs for Entities

  1. Who can be a registered agent?
  2. I’m from out of state. How do I find a registered agent in Texas?
  3. I designated a registered agent on or after January 1, 2010. Am I required to file a copy of the registered agent’s consent with the secretary of state?
  4. What happens if I designate a person who has not consented to act as registered agent?
  5. My registered agent resigned or moved. Do I need to file anything with the secretary of state?

Who can be a registered agent?

I'm from out of state. How do I find a person who can serve as my registered agent in Texas?

I designated a registered agent on or after January 1, 2010. Am I required to file a copy of the registered agent's consent with the secretary of state?

What happens if I designate a person who has not consented to act as registered agent?

My registered agent resigned or moved. Do I need to file anything with the secretary of state?

FAQs for Agents

  1. What are my duties as a registered agent or as an appointed agent?
  2. I was designated as an entity’s registered agent, but I don’t want to be. What can I do?
  3. I was designated as an entity’s registered agent on or after January 1, 2010, but I did not consent to the appointment. Am I obligated to forward process, notice, demand, or other notices required or permitted by law to the entity?
  4. I am the registered agent for several business entities. If my office address changes, does anything need to be filed with the secretary of state?
  5. If I consent to serve as an entity’s registered agent am I automatically liable for the debts, liabilities, or obligations of the entity?

What are my duties as a registered agent or as an appointed agent?

I was designated as an entity’s registered agent, but I don’t want to be. What can I do?

I was designated as an entity’s registered agent on or after January 1, 2010, but I did not consent to the appointment. Am I obligated to forward process, notice, demand, or other notices required or permitted by law to the entity?

I am the registered agent for several business entities. If my office address changes, does anything need to be filed with the secretary of state?

If I consent to serve as an entity’s registered agent am I automatically liable for the debts, liabilities, or obligations of the entity?