Using a Virtual Address for an LLC in Maryland
A commercial mailbox rental (CMRA) or private mailbox (PMB) address may generally be used as the principal or business address for a Maryland LLC, but this should be verified against Maryland's current LLC filing rules on the official state business filing website before formation. Requirements and acceptability can vary and may change, so direct confirmation with the Maryland Department of Assessments and Taxation is prudent.
However, a CMRA or PMB address cannot serve as the registered agent address for a Maryland LLC. Registered agents under Maryland law must maintain a staffed street address located in Maryland where legal documents can be hand-served during business hours. This requirement is uniform across jurisdictions and non-negotiable. Anyone forming an LLC in Maryland should verify all address requirements with the state's official guidance before filing.
| 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 | Md. State Gov't §18-214 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.