If I File My Own LLC Annual Report- Name & Address Become Public?

[Burt L.]

Hello BP Nation - the thread title says most of it. I"m in Colorado and a business mailing address and the name of the person filing the annual report are required as is probably the case in most states. I two LLC's are for two multi-families owned and another for my operating business.

If I file the annual report myself then I am identified as the likely owner along with my address. One is not supposed to use a UPS or USPS mailbox. as the business address of the LLC though I believe some people do that anyway.

If papers are served to the business address then of course I have to respond and there doesn't appear to  be any benefit in making it harder to serve papers as thats legal notice of service anyway. Keeping your personal information personal would seem to be beneficial for other snoopy persons who could create other problems. 

I understand there are Registered Agent services available as well. I had my attoney form the LLC's but she is retiring soon. What might I be missing in the Annual Reporting Matter and/or how can this be handled better? I am up against a deadline for a late filing penalty but at $50 (used to be $100) thats not the end of the world.

Thank you.