Contact Us
Maryland Registered Agent | $129/year | Universal Registered Agents
Maryland Registered Agent Service

Registered Agent
Services in Maryland

Maryland is a major business state anchored by the Baltimore metro and the DC corridor, with a strong concentration of government contractors, biotech firms, financial services, and professional services organizations. Every LLC and corporation registered in the state must maintain a registered agent with a physical Maryland address. URA provides this service for one flat annual fee.

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

What Is a Registered Agent in Maryland?

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

Your agent accepts court summons, subpoenas, and other legal notices and forwards them to you promptly. They also receive annual report reminders and other official correspondence from the state.

Maryland 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 in person.

Maryland Corporations and Associations Article Under Md. Code Ann., Corps. & Ass'ns § 2-108 (corporations) and § 4A-210 (LLCs), every domestic and foreign entity registered in Maryland must continuously maintain a resident agent at a street address in the state. Failure to maintain a resident agent can result in the entity being forfeited or losing good standing with SDAT.
Requirements

Maryland Registered Agent Requirements

  • Must have a physical Maryland street address (P.O. boxes not accepted)
  • Must be available during regular business hours (9am–5pm, Mon–Fri)
  • Must be an individual Maryland resident or a company authorized to do business in Maryland
  • Agent name and address must be kept current with SDAT
  • All entities must file an annual report with SDAT each year
  • Applies to all LLCs, corporations, LPs, LLPs, and foreign entities registered in Maryland
Maryland Annual Report Maryland requires all LLCs and corporations to file an annual report with SDAT each year, due April 15. The filing fee is $300 for LLCs and $300 for corporations. Failure to file can result in forfeiture of your entity's charter. URA sends reminders before the April 15 deadline.
Pricing

Simple, Flat-Rate Pricing

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

Maryland Registered Agent

$129

per year  ·  renews annually

  • ✓ Physical Maryland registered agent address
  • ✓ Acceptance of service of process
  • ✓ Prompt document scan and email notification
  • ✓ Secure online document portal
  • ✓ April 15 annual report deadline reminders
  • ✓ SDAT correspondence forwarding
  • ✓ All entity types (LLC, Corp, LP, LLP)
Get Started ($129/year)

No setup fees. Maryland 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
April 15 annual report reminderIncluded
Online document portalIncluded
Dedicated account supportIncluded
Multi-state discountAvailable

Operating in Maryland 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're not a ticket number.

Prompt Document Handling

When we receive service of process or SDAT 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.

April 15 Annual Report Reminders

Maryland's April 15 annual report deadline carries significant consequences if missed — forfeiture of your charter. We send reminders well in advance so you never get there.

Foreign Qualification Support

Registered elsewhere but doing business in Maryland? 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 Maryland

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 Maryland SDAT

URA handles the change of registered agent filing with the Maryland Department of Assessments and Taxation 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 Maryland registered agent. We accept service of process, forward SDAT correspondence, and remind you of the April 15 annual report deadline. 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 Old Line State.

SDAT / Corporations
Business Entity Search
Look up any entity in the state database
↗
Maryland Business Express
File documents directly with SDAT online
↗
Change of Agent
Update your resident agent with SDAT
↗
Annual Report Filing
File your required annual report — due April 15
↗
Compliance & Tax
Comptroller of Maryland
Business tax registrations, filings, and payments
↗
Business Services Division
Maryland business licensing and compliance resources
↗
Other Useful
SDAT Contact
Phone and contact info for state business filings
↗
Maryland.gov Business
The state's official business resource portal
↗
FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

Maryland uses the term "resident agent" rather than "registered agent," but the role is identical. A resident agent is the designated individual or entity that receives service of process, legal documents, and official state correspondence on behalf of your business. URA serves as your resident agent in Maryland.
Yes, you can serve as your own resident agent if you have a physical Maryland 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.
Maryland requires all LLCs and corporations to file an annual report with SDAT each year, due April 15. The filing fee is $300 for both LLCs and corporations. Failure to file can result in forfeiture of your entity's charter, which is a serious compliance consequence. URA sends reminders before the April 15 deadline.
Failing to maintain a resident agent can result in SDAT forfeiting your entity's charter or revoking its 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.
Yes. If your out-of-state company has employees, offices, or is doing business in Maryland, you must register as a foreign entity with SDAT and maintain a resident 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'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.

Ready to Get a Maryland Registered Agent?

Trusted by Maryland businesses and out-of-state entities operating in the Old Line State. $129 flat. No surprises.

Get Started ($129/year)

No hidden fees  ·  Simple online ordering