Every LLC and corporation registered in Alabama must have a Registered Agent to receive service of process and legal correspondence from the state. Without one, your business could face penalties or lose good standing.

No, the legal.com Alabama registered agent service is an essential add-on for formation customers starting at $149/year. It's also available as a standalone offering for existing businesses that need to change their Alabama registered agent.

We provide instant digital delivery. Documents delivered to your registered agent Alabama address from legal.com are scanned and uploaded to your portal immediately, and you receive compliance alerts via email and text.

No. Alabama requires a street address where service of process can be personally delivered. A mailbox-only or answering-service-only setup is not enough.

Yes, if you are an Alabama resident and meet the state address and availability requirements.

You generally file the Change of Registered Agent or Registered Office by Entity form with the Alabama Secretary of State.

The Alabama change-agent state filing fee is commonly listed as $100. We will confirm the current fee before filing if you decide to switch to using legal.com as your registered agent in Alabama.

No. A registered agent receives and forwards official notices. Tax filings remain the responsibility of the business and its tax professional.

No. Legal.com is not a law firm and does not provide legal advice or representation The AL registered agent service is limited to receiving and forwarding official business documents. If you need legal guidance, you should speak with a licensed Alabama attorney.