When you form an LLC or corporation in Louisiana, the Secretary of State requires you to name a Registered Agent. Immediately, you’ll see national services offering to do this for cheap. However, choosing a faceless national company is a critical mistake.
Your Registered Agent is your business’s first line of defense. When a lawsuit is served, you need a local, 5-star rated legal expert who is in the 19th Judicial District Court (19th JDC) daily—not a call center in another state.
Lafayette Process Servers LLC (operating as Baton Rouge Process Servers) provides a professional, State-Certified Registered Agent service. We are your full-service legal partner in Baton Rouge.
Key Takeaways 🔑
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State-Certified: We are officially certified by the Louisiana Secretary of State to act as your Registered Agent.
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Physical Baton Rouge Address: We provide a secure, physical office at 301 Main Street, ensuring you meet all legal requirements.
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Immediate Alerts: Unlike mail forwarding services, we scan and email your legal documents to you the moment they arrive.
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E-E-A-T: Our service establishes Experience, Expertise, Authoritativeness, and Trust right from your company’s formation.
What is a Louisiana Registered Agent? ⚖️
A Registered Agent is the person or business you designate to receive official legal documents.
The Legal Requirement: By law, your agent must have a physical Louisiana street address (not a P.O. Box) and be available during all business hours. In fact, the Louisiana Secretary of State certifies professional Registered Agents, like us, to ensure we maintain a functioning, staffed office to meet this exact requirement.
The “Gold Standard” Solution: Local & Certified
When you appoint us as your Registered Agent, you get more than just an address:
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✅ Certified Expertise: As a Certified Registered Agent, we understand exactly what a summons or subpoena is. We don’t just forward mail; we alert you to the urgency.
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✅ Privacy Protection: Using our address keeps your home address off the public record, protecting your family’s privacy.
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✅ 19th JDC Knowledge: If you are served, we are already your first line of defense. We can immediately assist with court filings at the 19th JDC or Baton Rouge City Court.
Our Baton Rouge Office Location 📍
Hear it from the Expert: Why You Need a Pro 🎬
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What Our Clients Say ⭐
“I use Scott’s team as the Registered Agent for all my LLCs. They are professional, incredibly fast with notifications, and I trust them because they are local experts who know the Baton Rouge courts.”Brad B – Business Attorney, Baton Rouge
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
Q: Can I be my own registered agent?
A: Yes, but it is risky. Your home address becomes a public record, and you must be available from 9-5 every day. If you miss a service attempt, you could lose a lawsuit by default.
Q: How do I switch my agent to you?
A: It’s simple. We provide the “Change of Registered Agent” form. You just file it with the Secretary of State (we can even help you file it!), and we become your official agent.
Q: What happens when you receive a lawsuit for me?
A: We scan the document immediately and email it to you with a “Read Receipt” request. We also call you to ensure you are aware of the urgent deadline.
Protect Your Business Today ✅
Start with a foundation of professional, state-certified expertise.
Contact us today at (225) 243-9669 or appoint us online.
📚 Sources & Further Reading
- Louisiana Secretary of State – Business Services: The official source for business registration and compliance in Louisiana. Link to LA SoS GeauxBiz
- Louisiana Revised Statutes 12:1-501: The state law outlining the requirement for a registered agent. Link to Louisiana Legislature
- Lafayette Process Servers LLC: Your expert partner for Registered Agent services in Louisiana. Link to Lafayette Process Servers LLC
- Your Business Anchor: Why You Need a Registered Agent in Baton Rouge, LA ⚓🏢
- Need a Louisiana Registered Agent? What We Offer Businesses
- Understanding Service of Process in Louisiana: What Your Registered Agent Handles
- Understanding Registered Agent Responsibilities Explaine
- How to Choose a Louisiana Registered Agent
About the Author
Scott Frank is the founder of Lafayette Process Servers LLC, a Louisiana Secretary of State Certified Registered Agent. With over 20 years of experience, he is a recognized expert in corporate compliance and service of process in Baton Rouge.
