I assumed a PO box would solve my LLC address privacy problem

Yeah, registered agent needs a physical street address in most states. PO boxes usually don't cut it. You might need a commercial registered agent service.

What state are you in? Some are stricter than others. In my state they rejected my UPS mailbox too for the same reason.

I use a registered agent service and it was like $50 a year. Worth it for the privacy.

This is a common misconception. The registered agent address is public anyway. Even if you use a service, your name is still attached. The only way to fully hide is to use a service that acts as the organizer and registered agent, but but even then some states require disclosure of members. It's a patchwork

Following because i'm in the same boat. I used a virtual office and thought I was fine until I saw my home address on the state website.

Also, if you change your registered agent to a service, you can file an amendment to update the address. That might remove your home address from future filings, but older ones might still be accessible.

Have you checked if your state allows a mail forwarding address from a private mailbox store? Some do if they provide a street address

But even then, the registered agent's name and address are public. So if it's your name, your address is out there. The only way to avoid that is to have someone else be the registered agent.

You could also look into forming in a state like Wyoming or New Mexico where privacy laws are stronger, but then you'd need to foreign qualify in your home state, which might require disclosing your address anyway.

Actually, Wyoming requires a registered agent with a physical address, but they don't require member disclosure. So if you use a service, your name might not be public. But if you operate in another state, you'll likely have to register there and provide info.

Has anyone tried using a Registered Agent service that also provides a business address? I'm looking at options but they all seem to have mixed reviews.

Thanks for the replies. I'm in California, by the way. I'll look into a registered agent service. It sounds like that's the most straightforward fix. Appreciate the help.

In California, the registered agent must be a physical address within the state. A PO box won't work. A commercial service is your best bet. But note that the agent's name and address will be public, so if it's a service, your name won't be on there. However, California also requires a statement of information that includes the street address of the principal office, which can be a PO box? I think it can be, but the registered agent address must be physical.

Also, if you have employees or an office, that address might be public. But if you work from home, using a service is the way to go.

I've heard that some people use a lawyer's office as their registered agent to keep their address private. Might be more expensive though.

Another thing: even if you change your registered agent now, your old filings with your home address might still be accessible online. Some states allow you to request redaction, but it varies. You might want to check with the Secretary of State's office.