Oklahoma Registered Agent Info
Okay, here’s the scoop about getting a registered agent in Oklahoma.
Explain it to me; what is a registered agent?
A registered agent, sometimes referred to as a resident agent, is an individual located in Oklahoma who is responsible for accepting legal notices on behalf of your business. Your registered agent is required to be available and present during typical business hours.
In a nutshell, who can be a registered agent?
Your Oklahoma resident agent needs to be a company or person who is a legal citizen of your state. They should be present to accept legal documents during regular business hours. Oklahoma registered agents must provide a lawful, business address within the state.
How does my company benefit from having an Oklahoma registered agent?
Oklahoma businesses benefit in many ways by appointing a resident agent. Most importantly, nominating a statutory agent keeps your company in conformity to Oklahoma state code. With LLC-RegisteredAgent.com as your registered agent, as soon as you receive any legal notification, service of process, annual report notification or letter – we accept those for you. Momentarily, we’re uploading your files into your customer account. You’ll get an instant notification of any paperwork we scan into your registered agent account. Additionally, we also keep an eye on your Oklahoma filing due dates and email you reminders with how-to links so you can complete your paperwork ahead of schedule with the Oklahoma Secretary of State.
Tell me the top 5 things I should be looking for when selecting a registered agent?
Practical Knowledge: You want to choose a registered agent who knows what they’re doing, who’s been performing the duties of a registered agent for a few years and has a good track record.
Reliability: You have to be able to trust your registered agent. You need to know that they will fulfill their responsibilities and be accessible during typical business hours to receive legal documents and service of process.
Solid Character: Your registered agent must have a reputation for delivering service of process and legal paperwork in a timely and reliable manner. If they receive legal documents for you and fail to deliver them to you, your company could end up with a decision against you in court and not even know that your business is party to a lawsuit.
Customer Relations: Just imagine you have a question about or you need to clarify some aspect of your business as it relates to the State of Oklahoma. You don’t want to talk to someone reading off a script in a call center in India, you want to chat with a customer service rep who actually knows a thing or two about commercial registered agent service in Oklahoma.
Additional Services: Besides basic registered agent service (by accepting your legal paperwork), make sure your registered agent offers additional services like: Pre-populated documents for state filings, reminders for important filing dates and deadlines, tools that will keep your business in good standing with the state.