Registered Agent in New Hampshire
New Hampshire requires every LLC and corporation to keep a registered agent with a physical New Hampshire address. Incofile provides one for $119/year — free for the first year when we form your company — with same-day document scanning and compliance reminders.
New Hampshire at a glance
What New Hampshire requires from a registered agent
Name a registered agent with a physical street address in New Hampshire (not a PO box) who can accept legal papers during business hours. Out-of-state agent addresses are rejected. If you live outside New Hampshire or want privacy, Incofile can act as your agent.
Registered agent: Required; must have a New Hampshire street address
Should you be your own registered agent in New Hampshire?
Be your own agent
- No annual fee
- Your name and street address go on the public record
- You must be at that New Hampshire address in business hours, every working day
- Moving means a state filing to update the address
- Not possible if you live outside New Hampshire or outside the US
Use Incofile
- $119/year — first year free with any formation package
- Your home address stays private
- Documents scanned and emailed the same day they arrive
- Annual report and compliance reminders for New Hampshire
- Works for out-of-state and international owners
How Incofile's New Hampshire registered agent service works
- We are listed on your filing
When Incofile forms your New Hampshire company, our New Hampshire address is entered as the registered office — no extra form, no gap. Existing companies can switch to us at any time.
- Mail and legal papers come to us
Service of process, state notices and compliance mail are received at our New Hampshire address during business hours, as the law requires.
- You get it the same day
Every document is scanned and uploaded to your Incofile client portal with an email alert, so nothing sits in a mailbox.
- We remind you before deadlines
Your portal shows upcoming New Hampshire filings — including the annual report — with reminders ahead of time.
Changing your registered agent in New Hampshire
If your current agent is retiring, raising prices or simply unresponsive, you can switch. File a change-of-agent form with the New Hampshire Department of State, Corporation Division, pay any state fee, and make sure the new agent has consented. Incofile's change of registered agent service handles the filing for $119, which also includes a full year of our New Hampshire registered agent service.
New Hampshire LLC facts
| State filing fee | $100 ($102 online including the handling fee) |
|---|---|
| Document filed | Certificate of Formation (Form LLC-1) |
| Standard approval time | Typically up to 10 business days online · about 30 days by mail |
| Expedited option | +$25, in person at the Department of State |
| Annual report | $100 per year, due 1 April |
| Late penalty | $50 late fee; administrative dissolution after two consecutive missed reports |
| Name reservation (optional) | $15, holds the name for 120 days |
| State income tax | None on wages or pass-through profit; Business Profits Tax 7.5% and Business Enterprise Tax 0.55% apply above thresholds |
Figures checked against the New Hampshire Department of State, Corporation Division, September 2026. State fees change — always confirm the current amount before filing.
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New Hampshire registered agent — frequently asked questions
Do I need a registered agent for my New Hampshire LLC?
Yes. New Hampshire requires every LLC and corporation to name a registered agent on its formation documents and to keep one continuously. The agent accepts service of process (lawsuits) and official notices from the New Hampshire Department of State, Corporation Division on the company's behalf.
Can I be my own registered agent in New Hampshire?
You can if you are an adult with a physical street address in New Hampshire (not a PO box) and you are available there during normal business hours. Many owners prefer a service so their home address stays off the public record, nothing is missed while they travel, and the address does not have to change when they move.
How much does a registered agent cost in New Hampshire?
Incofile's New Hampshire registered agent service is $119 per year, and the first year is included free when you form your company with any Incofile package. Acting as your own agent costs nothing in fees but puts your address on the public record.
What happens if my New Hampshire LLC has no registered agent?
The state can refuse filings, mark the company as not in good standing and eventually administratively dissolve it. Worse, a lawsuit can proceed without you ever being properly notified. Keeping a registered agent on file is one of the cheapest forms of protection a company has.
Can I use a registered agent address as my business address?
A registered agent address is for legal and state mail only. If you need a business street address for banking, invoices or your website, add a virtual business address — Incofile offers one alongside registered agent service.
How do I change my registered agent in New Hampshire?
File a change-of-registered-agent form with the New Hampshire Department of State, Corporation Division and pay any state fee. Incofile can prepare and file it for you ($119, which includes a year of our registered agent service) so there is no gap in coverage.