Using a Virtual Address for an LLC in Texas
A virtual mailbox or commercial mail receiving agency (CMRA) address can generally serve as an LLC's principal business address or mailing address in Texas, though this should be verified against the current Texas Secretary of State filing requirements and any applicable provisions in the Texas Business Organizations Code. State regulations may vary on what constitutes an acceptable business address, so confirming the specific rules on the official state filing page before submission is advisable.
However, a CMRA or PMB address cannot serve as the registered agent address for a Texas LLC. The registered agent must maintain a staffed, physical street address within Texas where legal documents can be hand-delivered during business hours. This requirement is uniform across most states and exists to ensure that service of process is reliably completed. These are distinct roles: while a virtual mailbox may work for general business correspondence, the registered agent must have a traditional brick-and-mortar presence in the state.
| 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 | Tex. Gov't Code §406.101 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. How we compile this. Informational only, not legal advice.