You can designate yourself or a representative of your company as registered agent if you are physically located in the state of registration. If not, you will need to appoint a third party as registered agent. A registered agent must be available for the receipt of service of process during regular business hours. Most business owners choose not to name themselves or a company representative as the registered agent due to the potential risk of legal service being mishandled. Using a third party registered agent provider like Capitol Services can ensure that legal service is promptly delivered to your company’s legal representatives.