Nebraska Registered Agent Requirements

Every LLC formed in Nebraska must maintain a registered agent under the Nebraska Uniform LLC Act. The Secretary of State will reject your Certificate of Organization without a designated agent, and failure to maintain one after formation can lead to administrative dissolution. For the full formation process, see our LLC guide.

What a Registered Agent Does

Under Nebraska law, the registered agent receives:

• Service of process — Lawsuits filed against your LLC
• Secretary of State correspondence — Biennial Report notices and compliance letters
• Tax notices — Communications from Nebraska Department of Revenue
• Official government documents — Any formal communications to the LLC

Nebraska-Specific Requirements

For individual agents:

• Must be a Nebraska resident
• Must maintain a physical street address in Nebraska
• Available during normal business hours

For business entity agents:

• Must be authorized to transact business in Nebraska
• Must have a physical office in Nebraska

Prohibited:

• PO boxes do not qualify
• The LLC cannot be its own registered agent
• Virtual office/mailbox services do not qualify

Permitted:

• An individual member can serve as registered agent (if Nebraska resident with physical address)
• Any authorized business entity in Nebraska can serve

Why Use a Professional Agent

1. Privacy — Your home address appears on public records at sos.nebraska.gov if you serve as your own agent
2. Reliability — Miss a service of process and you could face a default judgment
3. Convenience — Professional agents forward Biennial Report notices promptly
4. Cost — Professional agents are $99/year; the cost of a missed lawsuit is unlimited

Cost

• During formation: No additional fee (included in $105 Certificate of Organization filing)
• Changing agent after formation: Filing fee for change of registered agent
• Professional service (ours): $99/year (billed annually, separate from formation)

FAQ

Can I be my own registered agent in Nebraska?

Yes, if you're a Nebraska resident with a physical street address where you're available during business hours. Your address will be public on the Secretary of State's records.

What if my registered agent resigns?

You must appoint a replacement promptly. The Secretary of State will notify your LLC at its address on file. Failure to maintain an agent is grounds for administrative dissolution.

Does my agent need to be in the same city as my business?

No. Your registered agent can be anywhere in Nebraska — they don't need to be in your city of operations.