Michigan Resident Agent
What is a Michigan resident agent?
A Michigan resident agent acts as a point of contact for your business. Your resident agent accepts service of process and other important documents on behalf of your company. Agents accept these notices in a designated location called a “registered office.”
You must list your company’s resident agent and office in your initial formation or registration filing with the state. Your Michigan resident agent can be an individual or a business. When you hire Lawyer Agents to be your resident agent, you get expert resident agent service, as well as connections to our vast network of legal specialists.
What does a Michigan resident agent do?
A Michigan resident agent has several essential duties:
Maintain availability
Michigan resident agents should be regularly available during standard work days and business hours.
Accept notices
Michigan resident agents accept service of process, legal communications, and notifications from the state.
Relay notices to business
Michigan resident agents let businesses know when they receive service of process or other important notices.
The above duties represent the minimum expectations of a Michigan resident agent. However, at Lawyer Agents, we know that our clients deserve better. That’s why we go above and beyond, providing our clients with the following:
Solicitations and advertisements can easily obscure more important notifications that require immediate action. We sort through the junk to ensure you get key notices without clutter.
Upon receipt of service of process, we scan and upload a PDF copy of the document, so we can deliver it electronically. You’re then able to view and respond to important notifications fast.
Our online system automatically monitors if and when our clients view new documents sent to their accounts. If we sent you a document you haven't opened, we'll let you know.
Finding a local business lawyer you can trust can be a challenge. If you find your business in need of legal assistance, Lawyer Agents can quickly connect you to one of the many qualified attorneys in our network.
Do I need a Michigan resident agent?
Yes, business entities operating in Michigan are legally required to maintain a resident agent and registered office in the state. Both domestic and foreign businesses require a Michigan resident agent. Having a resident agent ensures that your company can be easily contacted. Businesses need a reliable way to physically accept legal notices and other key documents. States satisfy this need with requirements for resident agents and offices.
With a resident agent from Lawyer Agents, you don’t simply fulfill your obligations to the state. You receive professional, quality service and establish a relationship with an extensive network of attorneys.
Why should I hire Lawyer Agents to be my Michigan resident agent?
Your business deserves the best. At Lawyer Agents, we understand the legal process and how important it is to respond to legal notifications quickly. We not only work to ensure you receive service of process and other legal notices fast—we also offer you the resources you may need to take legal action. If you get served with a lawsuit or just need some legal guidance, we can connect you with a local lawyer directly.