Maryland registered agent
Every Maryland company must name a resident agent with a street address in Maryland, open in business hours, to receive legal papers and state notices.
Maryland details
- Required
- Yes
- What the state calls it
- Resident agent
- State fee to change agents
- $25
- Change form
- Resolution to Change Principal Office or Resident Agent
- Our agent service
- $119/yr
How to change agents. Last checked October 2026. Fees are set by the state and confirmed again before we file.
Be my registered agent
$119/yr, for any company.
Questions
What does a Maryland resident agent do?
Receives lawsuits, subpoenas and official mail from the state for your company, and passes them on right away. Its address is on public record.
Can I be my own resident agent in Maryland?
Yes, if you have a street address in Maryland and are there during business hours. That address goes on public record, which is why many owners use a service.
What happens if I don't keep one?
You can miss a lawsuit and lose by default, and Maryland can take the company out of good standing.
How do I change my resident agent in Maryland?
File Resolution to Change Principal Office or Resident Agent with the Maryland State Department of Assessments and Taxation (SDAT) and pay $25. When you switch to us, we file it for you.