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Alabama Registered Agent Service

Every Alabama LLC and corporation is required by law to maintain a registered agent with a physical in-state address. Geaux File is your local Alabama registered agent — AI-operated, always compliant.

$49

per year

Gadsden, AL address

Get an Alabama Registered Agent — $49/yr Learn What a Registered Agent Does

Alabama Registered Agent Requirements

The Alabama Business and Nonprofit Entities Code (Ala. Code § 10A-5A-5.02 for LLCs, § 10A-2A-5.01 for corporations) sets the requirements for registered agents. Failure to maintain a valid agent can result in administrative dissolution.

Physical Street Address

Must be a physical address in Alabama — no P.O. Boxes. The address becomes public record with the Secretary of State.

Business Hours Availability

Agent must be available to receive documents during normal business hours, Monday–Friday. Absence creates compliance risk.

Consent to Appointment

The agent must consent to the appointment. They accept legal responsibility for timely document handling.

Maintained Continuously

You must have a registered agent at all times. Gaps in coverage can trigger administrative dissolution.

Using your home address as your registered agent?

Your registered agent address is a public record on the Alabama SOS website — searchable by anyone. Many business owners switch to a professional agent to keep their home address private.

How Geaux File Works as Your Alabama Registered Agent

1

Purchase

$49/year. Secure checkout. Receive portal access instantly by email.

2

Update SOS

We provide your official Alabama RA address. File a change with the SOS or use it on your new formation.

3

We Stand Watch

Documents arrive at our Alabama address. AI-operated system processes and forwards them same-day.

4

You Stay Compliant

Access all documents in your portal. Automated reminders keep your annual filings on track.

Everything Included at $49/year

$49
per year · Alabama
  • Physical Alabama street address (Gadsden, AL)
  • Receipt and forwarding of all official state mail
  • Same-day digital forwarding for service of process
  • Secure document portal — 24/7 access to your filings
  • Annual compliance reminders — 60 and 30 days out
  • Alabama Secretary of State address on file
  • Registered agent change paperwork handled
  • AI-operated compliance monitoring — always on
Get My Alabama Registered Agent — $49/yr

Alabama Business Compliance Facts

Governing Law (LLC) Ala. Code § 10A-5A-5.02
Governing Law (Corp) Ala. Code § 10A-2A-5.01
Annual Report / BPT Due March 15 (Corporations) · April 15 (LLCs)
Business Privilege Tax $100 minimum (varies by net worth)
Secretary of State Alabama Secretary of State
SOS Website sos.alabama.gov
Geaux File RA Address Gadsden, Alabama (Etowah County)
Service Price $49/year (our fee, state fees separate)

Alabama Registered Agent — Frequently Asked Questions

Is a registered agent required in Alabama?
Yes. Alabama law (Ala. Code § 10A-5A-5.02 for LLCs and § 10A-2A-5.01 for corporations) requires every LLC and corporation formed or registered in Alabama to maintain a registered agent with a physical street address in the state. A P.O. Box is not acceptable. The agent must be available during normal business hours to receive service of process and official state mail.
What is the role of a registered agent in Alabama?
An Alabama registered agent is the official point of contact between your business and the state. They receive service of process (lawsuits, summonses), notices from the Secretary of State, Business Privilege Tax reminders, and other official legal documents on behalf of your business. They then forward these to you promptly.
Can I be my own registered agent in Alabama?
Yes, you can act as your own registered agent if you have a physical Alabama address and are available during business hours. However, this means your personal address becomes public record on the Alabama Secretary of State website, and you must be available at that address during all business hours — even when you travel. Most business owners use a professional service for privacy and reliability.
How much does a registered agent cost in Alabama?
Geaux File provides Alabama registered agent service for $49/year. That includes a physical Alabama street address, document receipt and forwarding, digital delivery to your secure portal, and compliance reminders for your annual Business Privilege Tax return.
What annual filings are required in Alabama?
Alabama LLCs and corporations must file an Annual Report and Business Privilege Tax (BPT) return each year. The BPT return is due March 15 for corporations and April 15 for pass-through entities including LLCs. The minimum BPT is $100. Failure to file results in penalties and can lead to administrative dissolution of your business. As your registered agent, we receive state notices and send you automated compliance reminders 60 and 30 days before the deadline.
How do I change my registered agent in Alabama?
To change your registered agent in Alabama, you file a Statement of Change of Registered Agent with the Alabama Secretary of State. The new agent must consent to the appointment. Geaux File handles this paperwork for you when you switch your existing business to our service.
Does Geaux File have a physical Alabama address?
Yes. Geaux File maintains a physical street address in Gadsden, Alabama (Etowah County). This address is listed on your Articles of Organization and with the Secretary of State as your registered agent address. It is staffed during business hours to receive legal documents.
How quickly will I receive documents forwarded by my registered agent?
Time-sensitive legal documents (service of process, lawsuit notices) are forwarded to you the same business day — digitally via your secure GeauxOS portal and by email notification. Annual report notices and routine state mail are forwarded within 1 business day. You receive a push notification and email the moment a document lands in your portal.

Registered Agent in Other States

Geaux File serves multiple states. If your business operates across state lines, we can serve as registered agent in each state you're registered in.

Louisiana
Louisiana Registered Agent

$49/year · Annual report due June 1 · Physical LA address.
Mississippi
Mississippi Registered Agent

$49/year · Annual report due April 15 · Physical MS address.
All States
View All States We Serve

See the full list of states where Geaux File provides registered agent services.

Alabama Business Resources

Resource Guide
What Is a Registered Agent?

Understand your legal obligation and what a registered agent actually does for your business.
Resource Guide
How to Form an LLC in Alabama

Step-by-step guide to forming your Alabama LLC — including registered agent requirements.
Service
Alabama Annual Compliance Filing

We prepare and file your Alabama annual report and Business Privilege Tax return on time.

Alabama registered agent — handled.

$49/year. Physical Alabama address. AI-operated compliance monitoring. Portal access in minutes.

Get My Alabama Registered Agent — $49/yr

Geaux File provides registered agent and administrative filing services only. We are not a law firm and do not provide legal advice. Alabama Business Privilege Tax and state filing fees are separate and due to the Alabama Department of Revenue and Secretary of State.

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