The cheapest registered agent in every state (2026)
The lowest registered agent price is not the best deal if it doubles next year. For each state this page names the cheapest first-year price and the cheapest renewal price, next to Mainstay Filing, our best overall pick at $149 a year, flat.
- Prices read October 2026
- Published prices only
Lowest price, state by state
| State | Cheapest year 1 | Cheapest at renewal | Mainstay Filing |
|---|---|---|---|
| Alabama | FreeRegisteredAgent.com, $0 | Northwest Registered Agent, $125 | $149 |
| Alaska | ZenBusiness, $99 | Northwest Registered Agent, $125 | $149 |
| Arizona | ZenBusiness, $99 | Northwest Registered Agent, $125 | $149 |
| Arkansas | ZenBusiness, $99 | Northwest Registered Agent, $125 | $149 |
| California | FreeRegisteredAgent.com, $0 | Launch Registered Agent, $48.99 | $149 |
| Colorado | Harbor Compliance, $99 | Northwest Registered Agent, $125 | $149 |
| Connecticut | ZenBusiness, $99 | Northwest Registered Agent, $125 | $149 |
| Delaware | IncParadise, $89 | IncParadise, $89 | $149 |
| Florida | FreeRegisteredAgent.com, $0 | Launch Registered Agent, $48.99 | $149 |
| Georgia | Harbor Compliance, $99 | Northwest Registered Agent, $125 | $149 |
| Hawaii | ZenBusiness, $99 | Northwest Registered Agent, $125 | $149 |
| Idaho | Harbor Compliance, $99 | Northwest Registered Agent, $125 | $149 |
| Illinois | FreeRegisteredAgent.com, $0 | Northwest Registered Agent, $125 | $149 |
| Indiana | Harbor Compliance, $99 | Northwest Registered Agent, $125 | $149 |
| Iowa | ZenBusiness, $99 | Northwest Registered Agent, $125 | $149 |
| Kansas | ZenBusiness, $99 | Northwest Registered Agent, $125 | $149 |
| Kentucky | Harbor Compliance, $99 | Northwest Registered Agent, $125 | $149 |
| Louisiana | Harbor Compliance, $99 | Northwest Registered Agent, $125 | $149 |
| Maine | FreeRegisteredAgent.com, $0 | Northwest Registered Agent, $125 | $149 |
| Maryland | Harbor Compliance, $99 | Northwest Registered Agent, $125 | $149 |
| Massachusetts | IncParadise, $89 | IncParadise, $89 | $149 |
| Michigan | ZenBusiness, $99 | Northwest Registered Agent, $125 | $149 |
| Minnesota | FreeRegisteredAgent.com, $0 | IncParadise, $89 | $149 |
| Mississippi | FreeRegisteredAgent.com, $0 | Northwest Registered Agent, $125 | $149 |
| Missouri | FreeRegisteredAgent.com, $0 | Northwest Registered Agent, $125 | $149 |
| Montana | ZenBusiness, $99 | Northwest Registered Agent, $125 | $149 |
| Nebraska | ZenBusiness, $99 | Northwest Registered Agent, $125 | $149 |
| Nevada | ZenBusiness, $99 | Northwest Registered Agent, $125 | $149 |
| New Hampshire | Harbor Compliance, $99 | Northwest Registered Agent, $125 | $149 |
| New Jersey | ZenBusiness, $99 | Northwest Registered Agent, $125 | $149 |
| New Mexico | ZenBusiness, $99 | Northwest Registered Agent, $125 | $149 |
| New York | ZenBusiness, $99 | Northwest Registered Agent, $125 | $149 |
| North Carolina | FreeRegisteredAgent.com, $0 | Northwest Registered Agent, $125 | $149 |
| North Dakota | Harbor Compliance, $99 | Northwest Registered Agent, $125 | $149 |
| Ohio | IncParadise, $89 | IncParadise, $89 | $149 |
| Oklahoma | FreeRegisteredAgent.com, $0 | Northwest Registered Agent, $125 | $149 |
| Oregon | ZenBusiness, $99 | Northwest Registered Agent, $125 | $149 |
| Pennsylvania | IncParadise, $89 | IncParadise, $89 | $149 |
| Rhode Island | Harbor Compliance, $99 | Northwest Registered Agent, $125 | $149 |
| South Carolina | Harbor Compliance, $99 | Northwest Registered Agent, $125 | $149 |
| South Dakota | IncParadise, $89 | IncParadise, $89 | $149 |
| Tennessee | IncParadise, $89 | IncParadise, $89 | $149 |
| Texas | ZenBusiness, $99 | Northwest Registered Agent, $125 | $149 |
| Utah | ZenBusiness, $99 | Northwest Registered Agent, $125 | $149 |
| Vermont | ZenBusiness, $99 | Northwest Registered Agent, $125 | $149 |
| Virginia | FreeRegisteredAgent.com, $0 | Northwest Registered Agent, $125 | $149 |
| Washington | FreeRegisteredAgent.com, $0 | Northwest Registered Agent, $125 | $149 |
| West Virginia | Harbor Compliance, $99 | Northwest Registered Agent, $125 | $149 |
| Wisconsin | ZenBusiness, $99 | Northwest Registered Agent, $125 | $149 |
| Wyoming | FreeRegisteredAgent.com, $0 | Northwest Registered Agent, $125 | $149 |
Mainstay Filing
Our rating: 4.9 out of 5
$149 / year, same at renewal
- Registered agent in any state, all year
- Mail and legal-document scanning and forwarding
- Compliance reminders and stored documents
Checked October 20, 2026 on the Mainstay Filing registered agent page and checkout.
Cheapest nationally
| Rank | Lowest year 1 | Lowest renewal |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Launch Registered Agent, $34.99 | Launch Registered Agent, $48.99 |
| 2 | IncParadise, $89 | IncParadise, $89 |
| 3 | Harbor Compliance, $99 | Northwest Registered Agent, $125 |
| 4 | ZenBusiness, $99 | FreeRegisteredAgent.com, $129 |
| 5 | MyCompanyWorks, $119 | InCorp Services, $129 |
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Questions
What is the cheapest registered agent?
By published price, Launch Registered Agent is lowest in year 1 ($34.99) and Launch Registered Agent lowest at renewal ($48.99). Cheapest is not always best: Mainstay Filing, our best overall pick, is $149 a year with no renewal change.
Is there a free registered agent?
Some offer a free first year: see free first-year agents. The price after the free year is what matters.
Can I get a cheaper rate by prepaying?
A few providers discount multi-year prepayment; see prepay discounts.
Why do cheap agents get expensive?
4 of the 19 providers priced here raise their price after year 1 (see price traps).
Can I be my own registered agent?
In many states yes, if you have a street address in the state and are available during business hours. Each state page spells out who qualifies.