How can I get an acting agent?

Well it all depends.... usually commercials are shot in California and where you are, that's on the other side of the country. There are many steps, no matter what though contact your connections they will probably be able to help you. If you have professional pics and a comp card and resume send it in to any agencies you like. If not then do it! You have to have experience though if you want to make it. Look up agencies on the internet and I think you may want a talent agent:) (they are more common) Could you please be specific on commercials? Do you mean tv or radio because then you would need a voice agent. If you want one of those your voice has to be pure and you have to be able to enunciate and people should already know what you are saying regularly! So I hope i can help. if you can answer my one simple question I can help you! :)

first get training,experience and build up a resume. you will still need talent and ability whether you have connections or not. you can find legit agents on SAG'S web site. find ones close to you that are accepting new clients. they will put out contact info. send them the requested info. if they want to see you, they will get back to you and set up an audition.