Keep Your Address Private — West Virginia Agent for Service of Process for $99/Year

Your home address doesn't need to be on public records. West Virginia Registered Agent provides your West Virginia business with a physical address for service of process, same-day document forwarding, and compliance reminders. All for $99 per year. Keep your personal information private while staying compliant with the West Virginia Secretary of State.

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Why West Virginia Businesses Need an Agent for Service of Process

Every business entity registered with the West Virginia Secretary of State — including LLCs, corporations, and nonprofits — is generally expected to maintain an agent for service of process in West Virginia. This agent accepts legal documents, government correspondence, and service of process on behalf of your business.

The West Virginia Secretary of State sets requirements for agents. They need a physical location in West Virginia, though West Virginia offers unique flexibility by allowing a PO box as long as a physical location is also provided. The agent must be in person during normal business hours. Individuals serving as agents must be West Virginia residents. Business entities must be authorized to operate in the state.

The Privacy Problem with Serving as Your Own Agent

When you serve as your own agent for service of process, your address goes on public records with the West Virginia Secretary of State. Anyone can search these records online and find your address. If you work from home, that means your home address is publicly available.

Process servers can show up at your door during business hours to deliver legal documents. Unwanted mail and visitors may follow. Your privacy gets compromised simply because state law calls for a service of process agent.

West Virginia Registered Agent solves this problem. Our West Virginia address appears on public filings instead of yours. Your personal information stays private.

What You Get for $99 Per Year

Privacy Protection Our address on public records means your home or business address stays private. This is the main reason most businesses choose professional service — protecting personal information from public databases.

Same-Day Document Forwarding We scan and forward documents to you the same day they arrive at your registered office. Email notification goes out immediately, and documents are available in your secure online portal.

Compliance Reminders West Virginia annual reports are due between January 1 and June 30 each year. The filing fee is $25, plus a $1 convenience fee for online filing. File after July 1 and you face a $75 penalty. We track deadlines and send reminders so you can file on time.

Reliable Availability We maintain presence during normal business hours to receive documents. Whether you're traveling, working remotely, or just busy running your business, documents get received when they arrive.

Address Stability Your registered office address stays constant even when your business situation changes. Move locations, go remote, or expand — your agent address remains stable.

Your subscription includes:

• Registered office address in West Virginia
• Same-day document scanning and forwarding
• Compliance reminders and alerts
• Online document portal
• Privacy protection with our address on public filings

No setup fees. No per-document charges. No surprise costs. Many registered agent services charge $125 to $436 annually. We provide complete service for $99 per year.

How West Virginia Registered Agent Works

Sign up takes a few minutes. Once enrolled, we provide your West Virginia registered office address. If you're forming a new entity, list West Virginia Registered Agent on formation documents filed with the West Virginia Secretary of State. If you have an existing business, file a change of agent form with the state. The filing fee is $15.

We begin monitoring your registered office immediately. When mail arrives — service of process, government notices, official correspondence — we scan it the same day and email it to you. All documents are stored in your online portal.

Our system tracks West Virginia compliance requirements. We send reminders before annual report deadlines and other filing obligations. When the West Virginia Secretary of State sends official notices to your registered office, you receive them promptly.

Who Needs an Agent for Service of Process in West Virginia

LLCs, corporations, nonprofits, and most other business entities registered with the West Virginia Secretary of State need an agent for service of process. This requirement starts when you file formation documents and continues throughout your entity's existence.

Out-of-state businesses registering to do business in West Virginia also need a West Virginia agent with an address in the state.

Protect Your Privacy Today

Join West Virginia businesses that value privacy. At $99 per year, West Virginia Registered Agent keeps your address off public records while maintaining compliance with the West Virginia Secretary of State.

Get Started — $99/year

Questions about agent for service of process requirements in West Virginia? Check our FAQ page or reach out Monday through Friday, 9am to 5pm ET.

This is not legal advice. West Virginia Registered Agent is not a law firm. Consult an attorney for legal guidance.