Using a Virtual Address for an LLC in Michigan
Michigan generally permits a commercial mail receiving agency (CMRA) or private mailbox (PMB) address to serve as an LLC's principal business address or mailing address, though this should be verified against the current filing requirements on the Michigan Department of Licensing and Regulatory Affairs official website. State rules can change, and specific circumstances may apply, so confirming compliance before filing is prudent.
However, a CMRA or PMB address cannot be used for the registered agent position. Michigan requires a registered agent to maintain a staffed street address within the state where legal process can be personally served during business hours. This requirement is uniform across most U.S. jurisdictions and exists to ensure reliable service of legal documents. The distinction between business address and registered agent address is important when structuring an LLC's formation documents.
| 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 | MCL §55.261 et seq.; 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. This state's RON status is currently medium-confidence (the exact statute section is not yet pinned), so treat the online-notarization detail as a starting point and confirm it on the official page. How we compile this. Informational only, not legal advice.