Using a Virtual Address for an LLC in Massachusetts
Massachusetts generally permits a Commercial Mail Receiving Agency (CMRA) address to serve as an LLC's principal business address, mailing address, or statutory address for filing purposes. However, this permission varies by state regulation and filing requirement, so applicants should verify current rules on the Massachusetts Secretary of the Commonwealth's official website before submitting formation documents. Requirements may differ depending on whether the address is used for the initial Articles of Organization or for ongoing registered agent or business address filings.
A CMRA or private mailbox address cannot serve as the registered agent address for a Massachusetts LLC. Massachusetts law requires the registered agent to maintain a staffed, physical street address located within the state where legal documents can be personally served. This is a uniform requirement across states and exists to ensure timely receipt of process and official notices. The registered agent must be a separate entity from the CMRA service provider.
| Detail | As the rule stands |
|---|---|
| Virtual address as LLC business address | Generally yes — verify |
| Virtual address as registered agent | No (a PMB cannot be your registered agent) |
| State note | Verify on the official source |
| Governing citation | Mass. Acts (RON, 2023); USPS DMM 508.1.8 |
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Compiled from the USPS federal baseline (DMM 508 / 39 CFR) and the state notary/RON statute, and verified June 2026. Always confirm the current rule on the official state Secretary of State / notary page before you rely on it — RON law is still moving. How we compile this. Informational only, not legal advice.