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Alabama Registered Agent Service

Registered Agent
Services in Alabama

Alabama is a growing Southern business state anchored by Birmingham, Huntsville, and Montgomery, with a strong automotive, aerospace, healthcare, and technology economy. Every LLC and corporation registered in the state must maintain a registered agent with a physical Alabama address. URA provides this service for one flat annual fee.

Get an Alabama Registered Agent ($129/yr)

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At a Glance

$129 / yr
Flat annual rate — same in all 50 states
All Entity Types
LLC, Corp, LP, LLP, Foreign Entity
Annual Report
Deadline reminders included
All 50 States
One provider for every state you operate in
Physical Alabama Street Address
Serving Alabama businesses and law firms
Online Document Portal
Annual Report Reminders
Real Humans. Not a Call Center.
Alabama Law

What Is a Registered Agent in Alabama?

A registered agent in Alabama is the designated individual or entity authorized to receive service of process, official legal documents, and correspondence from the Alabama Secretary of State on behalf of your business. Every LLC and corporation registered in the state must maintain a registered agent with a physical Alabama address at all times.

Your agent accepts court summons, subpoenas, and other legal notices and forwards them to you promptly. They also receive compliance reminders and other official correspondence from the Secretary of State.

Alabama requires your registered agent to have a physical street address in the state. P.O. boxes are not permitted. Your agent must be available during regular business hours to accept documents.

Alabama Business and Nonprofit Entities CodeUnder Ala. Code § 10A-1-5.31 (all entities), every domestic and foreign entity registered in Alabama must continuously maintain a registered agent at a registered office in the state. The registered office must be a physical street address. Failure to maintain a registered agent can result in administrative dissolution or revocation of authority to conduct business.
Requirements

Alabama Registered Agent Requirements

  • Must have a physical Alabama street address (P.O. boxes not accepted)
  • Must be available during regular business hours (9am–5pm, Mon–Fri)
  • Must be an individual Alabama resident or a company authorized to do business in the state
  • Agent name and address must be kept current with the Alabama Secretary of State
  • All entities must file an annual report and pay a Business Privilege Tax each year
  • Applies to all LLCs, corporations, LPs, LLPs, and foreign entities registered in Alabama
Alabama Annual Report & Business Privilege TaxAlabama requires all LLCs and corporations to file an annual report and pay a Business Privilege Tax each year. The annual report is filed alongside the tax return and is due March 15 for all entities. The minimum privilege tax is $100 for most entities. URA sends reminders before the March 15 deadline.
Pricing

Simple, Flat-Rate Pricing

One price. Every state. No tiers, no surprises.

Alabama Registered Agent

$129

per year  ·  renews annually

  • ✓ Physical Alabama registered agent address
  • ✓ Acceptance of service of process
  • ✓ Prompt document scan and email notification
  • ✓ Secure online document portal
  • ✓ Annual report deadline reminders
  • ✓ Secretary of State correspondence forwarding
  • ✓ All entity types (LLC, Corp, LP, LLP)
Get Started ($129/year)

No setup fees. Alabama Business Privilege Tax and annual report fees are separate state obligations not included in this fee.

How URA Compares

URA annual fee$129
Typical competitor rate$149–$299
Same price in all 50 statesYes
Hidden "compliance fees"None
Annual report remindersIncluded
Online document portalIncluded
Dedicated account supportIncluded
Multi-state discountAvailable

Operating in Alabama and beyond? We cover all 50 states at the same flat rate. One invoice, one relationship.

Why Choose URA

A Registered Agent That Actually Picks Up the Phone

Large registered agent companies process thousands of clients. At URA, you are not a ticket number.

Prompt Document Handling

When we receive service of process or Secretary of State mail, we scan it and notify you by email, typically within one business day.

Online Document Portal

Every document we have received on your behalf, organized by date and entity, accessible 24/7 from any device.

Annual Report Reminders

Alabama annual reports and Business Privilege Tax returns are due March 15. We send reminders well in advance so you never miss the deadline.

Foreign Qualification Support

Registered elsewhere but doing business in Alabama? We serve as your registered agent in all 50 states, so you have one provider wherever you operate.

Process

How to Get Started with URA in Alabama

Here is exactly what happens after you place your order.

1

Order Your Registered Agent Service

Complete your order through URA's order form. Provide your entity name, type, and state of formation. No paperwork required from you at this stage.

Takes about 3 minutes to complete.
2

We File Your Change of Agent with the Alabama Secretary of State

URA handles the change of registered agent filing with the Alabama Secretary of State on your behalf. You do not need to track down forms or navigate the state portal yourself.

3

Update Your Internal Records

Update your operating agreement, bylaws, or corporate resolution to reflect URA as your new registered agent. This is the one step that stays on your end.

4

We Handle Everything Else

Once your filing is processed, URA is on record as your Alabama registered agent. We accept service of process, forward Secretary of State correspondence, and remind you of annual report deadlines. You focus on your business.

State Resources

Important Contacts & Quick Links

Official state resources, filing portals, and compliance tools for managing your entity in the Heart of Dixie.

Secretary of State
Business Entity Search
Look up any entity in the state database
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Business Entities Division
File documents with the Secretary of State
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Change of Agent
Update your registered agent with the state
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Business Privilege Tax & Annual Report
Annual report filed with privilege tax — due March 15
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Compliance & Tax
Dept. of Revenue
Business tax registrations, filings, and payments
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B.E.S.T. Business Guide
Step-by-step Alabama business tax guide for new entities
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Other Useful
Secretary of State Contact
(334) 242-5324 — Business Entities Division
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Made in Alabama
Alabama Department of Commerce business resources
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FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

Yes, you can serve as your own registered agent if you have a physical Alabama street address and are available during regular business hours. Most business owners use a professional service to keep their personal address off public record and ensure consistent availability when legal documents arrive.
Alabama requires all LLCs and corporations to file an annual report alongside a Business Privilege Tax return each year. The due date is March 15 for all entities. The minimum privilege tax is $100. URA sends reminders before the March 15 deadline.
Failing to maintain a registered agent can result in administrative dissolution or revocation of authority to do business in the state. This removes your liability protection and can have serious legal and financial consequences. Reinstatement requires fees and additional filings.
To change your registered agent, you file a Change of Registered Agent or Registered Office form with the Alabama Secretary of State. Once you place your order with URA, we handle this filing on your behalf.
Yes. If your out-of-state company has employees, offices, or is doing business in Alabama, you must register as a foreign entity with the Secretary of State and maintain a registered agent in the state. URA can serve as your agent here and in your home state simultaneously at the same flat annual rate.
Your service renews on the anniversary of your order date. We will send a renewal reminder at least 30 days in advance. Failure to renew may result in URA resigning as your registered agent, which would require you to designate a new agent to maintain compliance with the state.

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Trusted by Alabama businesses and out-of-state entities operating in the Heart of Dixie. $129 flat. No surprises.

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