Using a Virtual Address for an LLC in Colorado
Colorado generally permits a Commercial Mail Receiving Agency (CMRA) or private mailbox (PMB) address to serve as an LLC's principal or mailing address, though this should be verified against the current Colorado Secretary of State filing requirements before submission. The state's regulations on acceptable business addresses can change, so consulting the official Colorado SOS website is recommended to confirm current rules.
However, a CMRA or PMB address cannot be used for the registered agent position. Colorado requires the registered agent to maintain a physical, staffed street address located within Colorado and to be either a Colorado resident or an authorized business entity. This reflects uniform state law treating registered agents differently from general business addresses, as agents must be available to receive hand-delivered legal process. Prospective filers should verify all address requirements directly with the Colorado Secretary of State 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 | Colorado requires the registered agent to have a physical Colorado street address (no PMB/PO box) and be a CO resident or authorized entity; CMRA/PMB usable for principal/mailing address only. Verify on the CO SOS rules. |
| Governing citation | C.R.S. §24-21-514.5; 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.