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Tennessee Registered Agent Service

Registered Agent
Services in Tennessee

Tennessee is one of the fastest-growing states for business relocation, with no state income tax, a low cost of doing business, and a growing presence in healthcare, logistics, and manufacturing anchored by Nashville and Memphis. Every LLC and corporation registered in the state must maintain a registered agent with a physical Tennessee address. URA provides this service for one flat annual fee.

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

What Is a Registered Agent in Tennessee?

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

Tennessee 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.

Tennessee Business Corporation Act / LLC Act Under T.C.A. § 48-15-101 (corporations) and T.C.A. § 48-249-104 (LLCs), every domestic and foreign entity registered in Tennessee 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

Tennessee Registered Agent Requirements

  • Must have a physical Tennessee street address (P.O. boxes not accepted)
  • Must be available during regular business hours (9am–5pm, Mon–Fri)
  • Must be an individual Tennessee resident or a company authorized to do business in Tennessee
  • Agent name and address must be kept current with the Tennessee 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 Tennessee
Tennessee Annual Report Tennessee requires all LLCs and corporations to file an annual report each year. The filing fee is $300 for LLCs and $20 for corporations. Annual reports are due April 1 for all entities. Failure to file can result in dissolution of your entity. URA sends reminders before this deadline.
Pricing

Simple, Flat-Rate Pricing

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

Tennessee Registered Agent

$129

per year  ·  renews annually

  • ✓ Physical Tennessee registered agent address
  • ✓ Acceptance of service of process
  • ✓ Prompt document scan and email notification
  • ✓ Secure online document portal
  • ✓ April 1 annual report deadline reminders
  • ✓ Secretary of State correspondence forwarding
  • ✓ All entity types (LLC, Corp, LP, LLP)
Get Started ($129/year)

No setup fees. Tennessee 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 1 annual report reminderIncluded
Online document portalIncluded
Dedicated account supportIncluded
Multi-state discountAvailable

Operating in Tennessee 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 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.

April 1 Annual Report Reminders

Tennessee's April 1 annual report deadline applies to all entities. We send reminders well in advance so you never miss it — and never face the risk of dissolution.

Foreign Qualification Support

Registered elsewhere but doing business in Tennessee? 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 Tennessee

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 Tennessee Secretary of State

URA handles the change of registered agent filing with the Tennessee 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 Tennessee registered agent. We accept service of process, forward Secretary of State correspondence, and remind you of the April 1 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 Volunteer State.

Secretary of State
Business Entity Search
Look up any entity in the state database
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TNBear Online Filing
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 — due April 1
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Compliance & Tax
Dept. of Revenue
Business tax registrations, filings, and payments
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TN.gov Business
Official state business resource portal
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Other Useful
Secretary of State Contact
Phone and contact info for state business filings
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TNECD Business Resources
Tennessee Dept. of Economic and Community Development
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FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

Yes, you can serve as your own registered agent if you have a physical Tennessee 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.
Tennessee requires all LLCs and corporations to file an annual report each year, due April 1. The filing fee is $300 for LLCs and $20 for corporations. Failure to file can result in dissolution of your entity. URA sends reminders well before the April 1 deadline.
Tennessee has no state individual income tax on wages and salaries, and no corporate income tax — making it one of the more tax-friendly states for business owners. Tennessee does have a franchise and excise tax on business income, administered by the Department of Revenue. Consult your tax advisor for details specific to your entity.
Failing to maintain a registered agent can result in the Secretary of State administratively dissolving your entity 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 Tennessee, 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'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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Trusted by Tennessee businesses and out-of-state entities operating in the Volunteer State. $129 flat. No surprises.

Get Started ($129/year)

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