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Illinois Registered Agent Service

Registered Agent
Services in Illinois

Illinois is home to one of the country's largest business markets, anchored by Chicago's financial, legal, and professional services industries. Every LLC and corporation registered in the state must maintain a registered agent with a physical Illinois address. URA provides Illinois registered agent service for one flat annual fee.

Get an Illinois Registered Agent ($129/yr)

No hidden fees  ·  Simple online ordering

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 Illinois Street Address
Serving Illinois businesses and law firms
Online Document Portal
Annual Report Reminders
Real Humans. Not a Call Center.
Illinois Law

What Is a Registered Agent in Illinois?

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

The registered agent accepts court summons, subpoenas, and other legal notices on your behalf and forwards them promptly. They also receive annual report reminders and other official correspondence from the Secretary of State.

Illinois requires your registered agent to be available during regular business hours at a physical Illinois address. P.O. boxes are not permitted. Failure to maintain a registered agent can result in your entity losing good standing or being administratively dissolved.

Illinois Business Corporation Act / LLC Act Under 805 ILCS 5/5.05 (corporations) and 805 ILCS 180/1-35 (LLCs), every domestic and foreign entity registered in Illinois must continuously maintain a registered agent and registered office in the state. The registered office must be a physical street address in Illinois, not a P.O. box.
Requirements

Illinois Registered Agent Requirements

  • Must have a physical Illinois street address (P.O. boxes not accepted)
  • Must be available during regular business hours (9am–5pm, Mon–Fri)
  • Must be an individual Illinois resident or a company authorized to do business in Illinois
  • Agent name and address must be kept current with the Illinois Secretary of State
  • All entities must file an annual report with the state each year
  • Applies to all LLCs, corporations, LPs, LLPs, and foreign entities registered in Illinois
Illinois Annual Report Illinois corporations must file an annual report each year, due before the first day of the anniversary month of incorporation. The filing fee varies based on paid-in capital. LLCs file an annual report due before the first day of the anniversary month of organization. The LLC fee is $75. URA sends reminders before these deadlines.
Pricing

Simple, Flat-Rate Pricing

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

Illinois Registered Agent

$129

per year  ·  renews annually

  • ✓ Physical Illinois 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. Illinois annual report fees are a separate state obligation 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 Illinois 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 Illinois clients. At URA, you're 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've received on your behalf, organized by date and entity, accessible 24/7 from any device.

Annual Report Reminders

Illinois annual report deadlines vary by entity type and anniversary month. We track yours and send reminders so your entity stays in good standing.

Foreign Qualification Support

Registered elsewhere but doing business in Illinois? 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 Illinois

Here's 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 Illinois Secretary of State

URA handles the change of registered agent filing with the Illinois Secretary of State on your behalf. You don't 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 Illinois 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 Prairie State.

Secretary of State
Business Search
Look up any entity in the state database
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Business Services Portal
File documents directly with the Secretary of State
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Change of Agent
Update your registered agent with the state
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Annual Report Filing
File your required annual report with the state
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Compliance & Tax
Dept. of Revenue
Business tax registrations, filings, and payments
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Illinois Business Portal
State business resources and licensing information
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Other Useful
Secretary of State Contact
Phone and contact info for state business filings
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ILSOS.gov
Illinois Secretary of State official website
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FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

Yes, you can serve as your own registered agent if you have a physical Illinois 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.
Illinois requires all LLCs and corporations to file an annual report each year. For LLCs, the fee is $75 and the report is due before the first day of the anniversary month of organization. For corporations, the fee varies based on paid-in capital and is also due before the first day of the anniversary month of incorporation. URA tracks your specific deadline and sends reminders before it's due.
Failing to maintain a registered agent can result in the Secretary of State revoking your entity's authority to conduct business in the state or administratively dissolving it. This removes your liability protection and can have serious legal and financial consequences. Reinstatement requires paying fees and filing the appropriate paperwork.
To make this change, you file a change of agent form with the Illinois Secretary of State. Once you place your order with URA, we handle this filing on your behalf so you don't have to navigate the state system yourself.
Yes. If your out-of-state company has employees, offices, or is doing business in Illinois, 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 in Illinois and your home state simultaneously at the same flat annual rate.
Your service renews on the anniversary of your order date. We'll 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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