Can I Be My Own Registered Agent in New Jersey?
Yes. Under N.J.S.A. 42:2C-14 and N.J.S.A. 42:2C-15, you may serve as your own registered agent if you are a member of the LLC. Your registered office must maintain a physical street address in New Jersey—a PO Box does not satisfy this requirement. You must consent to serve and be available to receive legal documents during business hours.
Requirements to Serve as Your Own Registered Agent
Physical Address
Your registered office must use a legitimate New Jersey street address. Virtual offices, mail-forwarding services, and PO Boxes are not acceptable. This address becomes public record and is where the state delivers lawsuits, regulatory notices, and official correspondence.
Written Consent
You must provide written consent to serve as registered agent. Include this when filing your Articles of Organization with the New Jersey Department of the Treasury, Division of Revenue and Enterprise Services.
Availability
You're responsible for receiving documents during business hours and ensuring timely delivery to your business. Missing service of process can result in default judgments against your LLC.
How to Designate Yourself
List your name and New Jersey street address as the registered agent on your Articles of Organization. File online at https://www.njportal.com/DOR/BusinessFormation/Home/Welcome or by mail to PO Box 308, Trenton, NJ 08646-0308.
Changing Your Registered Agent
If you later appoint a different agent, file Form L-122 (Certificate of Change of Registered Office and/or Registered Agent) with a $25.00 filing fee. The new agent must provide written consent.
Key Considerations
Serving as your own registered agent exposes your personal address to public records and service of process. You remain personally responsible for receiving all legal documents. If you travel frequently or prefer privacy, a professional registered agent service may be more practical.
Next Steps
- Confirm you have a physical New Jersey street address
- Include your name and address as registered agent on your Articles of Organization
- File formation documents with the Division of Revenue and Enterprise Services
- Contact (609) 292-9292 with questions
This is general information, not legal advice.