Compliance and regulation are in a state of constant flux. Keep pace with Computershare's registered agent services. As one of the largest registered agents in the U.S., we understand the pressures you face and have revolutionized registered agent services with a custom approach – not century old processes.
Who our registered agent services help
The Computershare difference
By putting clients first, Computershare has developed an unrivaled service and delivery model that goes beyond managing your registered agent needs and helps to alleviate your administrative burdens.
Dedicated account manager
Accessible and available when you need them, your dedicated account manager oversees all your requests to ensure everything is handled promptly and accurately.
Streamlined compliance procedures
By bringing your registered agent data into a centralized portal you’ll gain total oversight into your entity compliance and automate more than 30 manual processes.
Experts to reduce your workload
Say good-bye to the time-consuming oversight, filing and updating of your registered agent data. We manage it on your behalf – at no additional cost.
Simple, transparent pricing
Our refreshing approach to pricing provides a clear understanding of costs and our standardized billing schedule eliminates the unexpected.
Your registered agent should help you work smarter not harder.
Read our article to learn the 10 things you didn’t know your registered agent should be doing.
Join our client community
Computershare is the fastest growing registered agent among the Fortune 1000. We’re proud to be the preferred choice of public and private organizations looking to stay ahead of compliance demands and protect their business with trusted registered agent services.
Computershare registered agent services has representatives that are always available, have patience and are very understanding when there are many questions.
Amy Saus
Babcock Wilcox
Computershare registered agent services is convenient. We can keep track of outstanding items, receive timely updates and most importantly our Account Manager is always on top of our requests.
Chris Davy
Global Blood Therapeutics, Inc.
Registered Agent Services FAQs
What is included in registered agent services?
Registered agent services typically include receiving service of process, accepting official state correspondence, forwarding urgent notices, and maintaining a physical in-state address during business hours.
More advanced registered agent services may also support annual report filings, compliance tracking, document visibility, and related entity compliance tasks.
Why do businesses use registered agent services instead of acting as their own registered agent?
Many businesses choose registered agent services because acting as your own registered agent can create privacy, availability, and process risks.
A professional provider helps ensure documents are received consistently, routed promptly, and handled in a more structured way, especially when legal notices or compliance reminders are time-sensitive.
Do multi-state businesses need registered agent services in every state?
For organizations operating across state lines, registered agent services often become more important because each jurisdiction generally requires an in-state registered agent. Using one national provider that operates across all 50 states can reduce fragmentation, simplify oversight, and create a more consistent process for handling documents and compliance obligations across the business.
Computershare's registered agent services offer nationwide coverage, helping organizations manage multi-state requirements through a single, centralized provider.
How do registered agent services help with compliance?
Registered agent services help with compliance by ensuring legal notices and official correspondence are received, tracked, and routed quickly to the right people.
More integrated registered agent services can also support annual report workflows, task visibility, and document oversight, which helps legal and compliance teams reduce administrative risk and stay organized.
What should I look for in registered agent services?
When evaluating registered agent services, look for nationwide or relevant jurisdictional coverage, reliable document handling, strong turnaround processes, secure digital access, compliance expertise, privacy protection, and transparent pricing. For multi-entity or multi-state organizations, scalability and centralized visibility also matter.
Computershare's registered agent services are designed with these factors in mind, combining nationwide coverage with technology and expert support to help organizations manage compliance more effectively.
Can I switch registered agent services if my business has outgrown its current provider?
Yes. Businesses often review registered agent services when they expand into new states, restructure their entities, or need stronger compliance support.
A switch can make sense if the current provider lacks nationwide coverage, centralized visibility, responsive support, or the ability to scale with a more complex entity portfolio.
Let’s talk about how Computershare registered agent services can help with your entity compliance needs.
