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Registered Agent Rules by State (2026)

This table shows what each of the 50 states requires of a registered agent and what the state bills every year, starting with the lowest yearly bill. Open a state for the statute wording, who may serve, where the office has to be and the agents we recommend there.

Facts compiled by State Fee Facts

All 50 states in one table

No.StateAgent nameAgent required?State charges, 1 yrOur pick
1AlabamaRegistered agentCompulsory$0Mainstay Filing
1ArizonaStatutory agentCompulsory$0Mainstay Filing
1IdahoRegistered agentCompulsory$0Mainstay Filing
1MinnesotaRegistered agentView the page$0Minnesota Registered Agent.co
1MississippiRegistered agentCompulsory$0Mainstay Filing
1MissouriRegistered agentCompulsory$0Mainstay Filing
1New MexicoRegistered agentCompulsory$0NM Registered Agent.org
1OhioStatutory agentCompulsory$0Mainstay Filing
1South CarolinaRegistered agentCompulsory$0Mainstay Filing
1TexasRegistered agentCompulsory$0Mainstay Filing
11New YorkAgent for service of processView the page$4.50NY Registered Agent.org
12PennsylvaniaRegistered agentView the page$7Pennsylvania Registered Agent.co
13HawaiiRegistered agentCompulsory$12.50Hawaii Registered Agent.co
13NebraskaRegistered agentCompulsory$12.50NE Registered Agent.org
15IowaRegistered agentCompulsory$15Mainstay Filing
16IndianaRegistered agentCompulsory$16Indiana Registered Agent.co
17UtahRegistered agentCompulsory$18Mainstay Filing
18MontanaRegistered agentCompulsory$20Mainstay Filing
19ColoradoRegistered agentCompulsory$25Mainstay Filing
19MichiganResident agentCompulsory$25Mainstay Filing
19OklahomaRegistered agentCompulsory$25OK Registered Agent.org
19West VirginiaAgent for service of processView the page$25WV Registered Agent.org
19WisconsinRegistered agentCompulsory$25Mainstay Filing
24LouisianaRegistered agentCompulsory$35Mainstay Filing
25KansasResident agentCompulsory$45KS Registered Agent.org
25VermontRegistered agentCompulsory$45Mainstay Filing
27AlaskaRegistered agentCompulsory$50Alaska Registered Agent.co
27North DakotaRegistered agentCompulsory$50ND Registered Agents.org
27VirginiaRegistered agentCompulsory$50VA Registered Agent.org
30South DakotaRegistered agentCompulsory$55South Dakota Registered Agent.co
31GeorgiaRegistered agentCompulsory$60GA Registered Agent.org
31WyomingRegistered agentCompulsory$60WY Reg Agent.com
33WashingtonRegistered agentCompulsory$70WA Registered Agent.org
34IllinoisRegistered agentCompulsory$75Mainstay Filing
34New JerseyRegistered agentCompulsory$75New Jersey Registered Agent.co
36ConnecticutRegistered agentCompulsory$80Mainstay Filing
37MaineRegistered agentCompulsory$85Mainstay Filing
38New HampshireRegistered agentCompulsory$100Mainstay Filing
38OregonRegistered agentCompulsory$100Mainstay Filing
40FloridaRegistered agentCompulsory$138.75Mainstay Filing
41ArkansasRegistered agentCompulsory$150Mainstay Filing
42KentuckyRegistered agentCompulsory$190KY Registered Agent.org
43North CarolinaRegistered agentCompulsory$200Mainstay Filing
44MarylandResident agentCompulsory$300MD Registered Agent.org
44TennesseeRegistered agentCompulsory$300Tennessee Registered Agent.co
46NevadaRegistered agentCompulsory$350Registered Agent NV.org
47DelawareRegistered agentCompulsory$400Mainstay Filing
48Rhode IslandResident agentCompulsory$450Mainstay Filing
49MassachusettsResident agentCompulsory$500MA Registered Agent.org
50CaliforniaAgent for service of processCompulsory$810Mainstay Filing
States with the same total share a rank, and the lowest total is number 1. The final column names the service we put first on that state's page.

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Where these facts come from

  1. Taken from alisondb.legislature.state.al.us, a page we read in October 2026, is everything we say on this page about Alabama registered agent statute.
  2. Taken from revenue.alabama.gov, a page we read in October 2026, is everything we say on this page about Alabama Department of Revenue, 2024 business privilege tax.
  3. Taken from azleg.gov, a page we read in October 2026, is everything we say on this page about Arizona registered agent statute.
  4. Taken from azcc.gov, a page we read in August 2026, is everything we say on this page about Arizona Corporation Commission.
  5. Taken from azcc.gov, a page we read in August 2026, is everything we say on this page about Arizona Corporation Commission.
  6. Taken from legislature.idaho.gov, a page we read in October 2026, is everything we say on this page about Idaho registered agent statute.
  7. Taken from legislature.idaho.gov, a page we read in October 2026, is everything we say on this page about Idaho yearly filing: Annual report: due date, official.
  8. Taken from revisor.mn.gov, a page we read in October 2026, is everything we say on this page about Minnesota registered agent statute.
  9. Taken from revisor.mn.gov, a page we read in October 2026, is everything we say on this page about Minnesota yearly filing: Recurring filing, official source.
  10. Taken from revisor.mn.gov, a page we read in October 2026, is everything we say on this page about Minnesota yearly filing: Recurring filing, official source.
  11. Taken from sos.ms.gov, a page we read in October 2026, is everything we say on this page about Mississippi registered agent statute.
  12. Taken from sos.ms.gov, a page we read in August 2026, is everything we say on this page about Mississippi Secretary of State, Business Services Division.
  13. Taken from sos.ms.gov, a page we read in August 2026, is everything we say on this page about Mississippi Secretary of State, Business Services Division.
  14. Taken from sos.ms.gov, a page we read in October 2026, is everything we say on this page about Mississippi yearly filing: Annual report: fee, official source.
  15. Taken from revisor.mo.gov, a page we read in October 2026, is everything we say on this page about Missouri registered agent statute.
  16. Taken from sos.mo.gov, a page we read in August 2026, is everything we say on this page about Missouri Secretary of State, Corporations Division.
  17. Taken from sos.mo.gov, a page we read in August 2026, is everything we say on this page about Missouri Secretary of State, Corporations Division.
  18. Taken from nmonesource.com, a page we read in October 2026, is everything we say on this page about New Mexico registered agent statute.
  19. Taken from sos.nm.gov, a page we read in August 2026, is everything we say on this page about New Mexico Secretary of State, Corporations and Business.
  20. Taken from sos.nm.gov, a page we read in August 2026, is everything we say on this page about New Mexico Secretary of State, Corporations and Business.
  21. Taken from codes.ohio.gov, a page we read in October 2026, is everything we say on this page about Ohio registered agent statute.
  22. Taken from ohiosos.gov, a page we read in August 2026, is everything we say on this page about Ohio Secretary of State.
  23. Taken from ohiosos.gov, a page we read in August 2026, is everything we say on this page about Ohio Secretary of State.
  24. Taken from scstatehouse.gov, a page we read in October 2026, is everything we say on this page about South Carolina registered agent statute.
  25. Taken from dor.sc.gov, a page we read in August 2026, is everything we say on this page about South Carolina Secretary of State for formation.
  26. Taken from dor.sc.gov, a page we read in August 2026, is everything we say on this page about South Carolina Secretary of State for formation.
  27. Taken from dor.sc.gov, a page we read in October 2026, is everything we say on this page about South Carolina yearly filing: Annual report, official source.
  28. Taken from sos.texas.gov, a page we read in October 2026, is everything we say on this page about Texas registered agent statute.
  29. Taken from comptroller.texas.gov, a page we read in October 2026, is everything we say on this page about Texas yearly filing: Annual report, official source.
  30. Taken from nysenate.gov, a page we read in October 2026, is everything we say on this page about New York registered agent statute.
  31. Taken from dos.ny.gov, a page we read in August 2026, is everything we say on this page about New York Department of State, Division of Corporations.
  32. Taken from filing.dos.ny.gov, a page we read in August 2026, is everything we say on this page about New York Department of State, Division of Corporations.
  33. Taken from legis.state.pa.us, a page we read in October 2026, is everything we say on this page about Pennsylvania registered agent statute.
  34. Taken from pa.gov, a page we read in August 2026, is everything we say on this page about Pennsylvania Department of State, Bureau of Corporations and.
  35. Taken from pa.gov, a page we read in August 2026, is everything we say on this page about Pennsylvania Department of State, Bureau of Corporations and.
  36. Taken from capitol.hawaii.gov, a page we read in October 2026, is everything we say on this page about Hawaii registered agent statute.
  37. Taken from cca.hawaii.gov, a page we read in October 2026, is everything we say on this page about Hawaii DCCA Business Registration Division release of July.
  38. Taken from files.hawaii.gov, a page we read in October 2026, is everything we say on this page about Hawaii yearly filing: Annual report: fee, official source.
  39. Taken from nebraskalegislature.gov, a page we read in October 2026, is everything we say on this page about Nebraska registered agent statute.
  40. Taken from nebraskalegislature.gov, a page we read in October 2026, is everything we say on this page about Nebraska yearly filing: Recurring filing, official source.
  41. Taken from sos.nebraska.gov, a page we read in October 2026, is everything we say on this page about Nebraska yearly filing: Recurring filing, official source.
  42. Taken from legis.iowa.gov, a page we read in October 2026, is everything we say on this page about Iowa registered agent statute.
  43. Taken from help.sos.iowa.gov, a page we read in August 2026, is everything we say on this page about Iowa Secretary of State, Business Services Division.
  44. Taken from help.sos.iowa.gov, a page we read in August 2026, is everything we say on this page about Iowa Secretary of State, Business Services Division.
  45. Taken from faqs.in.gov, a page we read in October 2026, is everything we say on this page about Indiana registered agent statute.
  46. Taken from inbiz.in.gov, a page we read in August 2026, is everything we say on this page about Indiana Secretary of State, Business Services Division.
  47. Taken from forms.in.gov, a page we read in August 2026, is everything we say on this page about Indiana Secretary of State, Business Services Division.
  48. Taken from le.utah.gov, a page we read in October 2026, is everything we say on this page about Utah registered agent statute.
  49. Taken from corporations.utah.gov, a page we read in August 2026, is everything we say on this page about Utah Division of Corporations and Commercial Code.
  50. Taken from corporations.utah.gov, a page we read in August 2026, is everything we say on this page about Utah Division of Corporations and Commercial Code.
  51. Taken from mca.legmt.gov, a page we read in October 2026, is everything we say on this page about Montana registered agent statute.
  52. Taken from sosmt.gov, a page we read in October 2026, is everything we say on this page about Montana Secretary of State fee page and fee.
  53. Taken from sosmt.gov, a page we read in October 2026, is everything we say on this page about Montana yearly filing: Annual report: fee, official source.
  54. Taken from sosmt.gov, a page we read in October 2026, is everything we say on this page about Montana yearly filing: Annual report: fee, official source.
  55. Taken from sos.state.co.us, a page we read in August 2026, is everything we say on this page about Colorado Secretary of State.
  56. Taken from sos.state.co.us, a page we read in August 2026, is everything we say on this page about Colorado Secretary of State.
  57. Taken from coloradosos.gov, a page we read in October 2026, is everything we say on this page about Colorado yearly filing: Periodic report, official source.
  58. Taken from legislature.mi.gov, a page we read in October 2026, is everything we say on this page about Michigan registered agent statute.
  59. Taken from michigan.gov, a page we read in August 2026, is everything we say on this page about Michigan Department of Licensing and Regulatory Affairs, Corporations.
  60. Taken from michigan.gov, a page we read in August 2026, is everything we say on this page about Michigan Department of Licensing and Regulatory Affairs, Corporations.
  61. Taken from sos.ok.gov, a page we read in October 2026, is everything we say on this page about Oklahoma registered agent statute.
  62. Taken from sos.ok.gov, a page we read in August 2026, is everything we say on this page about Oklahoma Secretary of State, Business Filing Department.
  63. Taken from sos.ok.gov, a page we read in August 2026, is everything we say on this page about Oklahoma Secretary of State, Business Filing Department.
  64. Taken from code.wvlegislature.gov, a page we read in October 2026, is everything we say on this page about West Virginia registered agent statute.
  65. Taken from business4.wv.gov, a page we read in August 2026, is everything we say on this page about West Virginia Secretary of State, Business & Licensing.
  66. Taken from business4.wv.gov, a page we read in August 2026, is everything we say on this page about West Virginia Secretary of State, Business & Licensing.
  67. Taken from sos.wv.gov, a page we read in October 2026, is everything we say on this page about West Virginia yearly filing: Annual report: fee and.
  68. Taken from onestop.wv.gov, a page we read in October 2026, is everything we say on this page about West Virginia yearly filing: Annual report: fee and.
  69. Taken from docs.legis.wisconsin.gov, a page we read in October 2026, is everything we say on this page about Wisconsin registered agent statute.
  70. Taken from dfi.wi.gov, a page we read in August 2026, is everything we say on this page about Wisconsin Department of Financial Institutions, Division of Corporate.
  71. Taken from dfi.wi.gov, a page we read in August 2026, is everything we say on this page about Wisconsin Department of Financial Institutions, Division of Corporate.
  72. Taken from legis.la.gov, a page we read in October 2026, is everything we say on this page about Louisiana registered agent statute.
  73. Taken from geauxbiz.sos.la.gov, a page we read in August 2026, is everything we say on this page about Louisiana Secretary of State.
  74. Taken from sos.la.gov, a page we read in August 2026, is everything we say on this page about Louisiana Secretary of State.
  75. Taken from legis.la.gov, a page we read in October 2026, is everything we say on this page about Louisiana yearly filing: Annual report, official source.
  76. Taken from ksrevisor.gov, a page we read in October 2026, is everything we say on this page about Kansas registered agent statute.
  77. Taken from sos.ks.gov, a page we read in October 2026, is everything we say on this page about Kansas Form ILC, Information Report.
  78. Taken from legislature.vermont.gov, a page we read in October 2026, is everything we say on this page about Vermont registered agent statute.
  79. Taken from sos.vermont.gov, a page we read in October 2026, is everything we say on this page about Vermont Secretary of State fee schedule, Annual Report.
  80. Taken from akleg.gov, a page we read in October 2026, is everything we say on this page about Alaska registered agent statute.
  81. Taken from commerce.alaska.gov, a page we read in August 2026, is everything we say on this page about Alaska Department of Commerce, Community, and Economic Development.
  82. Taken from commerce.alaska.gov, a page we read in August 2026, is everything we say on this page about Alaska Department of Commerce, Community, and Economic Development.
  83. Taken from ndlegis.gov, a page we read in October 2026, is everything we say on this page about North Dakota registered agent statute.
  84. Taken from sos.nd.gov, a page we read in August 2026, is everything we say on this page about North Dakota Secretary of State, Business Division.
  85. Taken from sos.nd.gov, a page we read in August 2026, is everything we say on this page about North Dakota Secretary of State, Business Division.
  86. Taken from law.lis.virginia.gov, a page we read in October 2026, is everything we say on this page about Virginia registered agent statute.
  87. Taken from law.lis.virginia.gov, a page we read in October 2026, is everything we say on this page about Virginia yearly filing: Recurring filing, official source.
  88. Taken from scc.virginia.gov, a page we read in October 2026, is everything we say on this page about Virginia yearly filing: Recurring filing, official source.
  89. Taken from sdlegislature.gov, a page we read in October 2026, is everything we say on this page about South Dakota registered agent statute.
  90. Taken from sdsos.gov, a page we read in August 2026, is everything we say on this page about South Dakota Secretary of State, Business Services /.
  91. Taken from sosenterprise.sd.gov, a page we read in August 2026, is everything we say on this page about South Dakota Secretary of State, Business Services /.
  92. Taken from sdlegislature.gov, a page we read in October 2026, is everything we say on this page about South Dakota yearly filing: Annual report: fee and.
  93. Taken from sos.ga.gov, a page we read in October 2026, is everything we say on this page about Georgia registered agent statute.
  94. Taken from sos.ga.gov, a page we read in October 2026, is everything we say on this page about Georgia Secretary of State fee schedule Rev. 8/2025.
  95. Taken from wyoleg.gov, a page we read in October 2026, is everything we say on this page about Wyoming registered agent statute.
  96. Taken from wyobiz.wyo.gov, a page we read in August 2026, is everything we say on this page about Wyoming Secretary of State, Business Division.
  97. Taken from wyobiz.wyo.gov, a page we read in August 2026, is everything we say on this page about Wyoming Secretary of State, Business Division.
  98. Taken from app.leg.wa.gov, a page we read in October 2026, is everything we say on this page about Washington registered agent statute.
  99. Taken from ccfs.sos.wa.gov, a page we read in August 2026, is everything we say on this page about Washington Secretary of State, Corporations & Charities Division.
  100. Taken from sos.wa.gov, a page we read in August 2026, is everything we say on this page about Washington Secretary of State, Corporations & Charities Division.
  101. Taken from sos.wa.gov, a page we read in October 2026, is everything we say on this page about Washington yearly filing: Annual report, official source.
  102. Taken from ilga.gov, a page we read in October 2026, is everything we say on this page about Illinois registered agent statute.
  103. Taken from ilsos.gov, a page we read in August 2026, is everything we say on this page about Illinois Secretary of State, Department of Business Services.
  104. Taken from ilsos.gov, a page we read in August 2026, is everything we say on this page about Illinois Secretary of State, Department of Business Services.
  105. Taken from pub.njleg.gov, a page we read in October 2026, is everything we say on this page about New Jersey registered agent statute.
  106. Taken from njportal.com, a page we read in August 2026, is everything we say on this page about New Jersey Division of Revenue and Enterprise Services.
  107. Taken from njportal.com, a page we read in August 2026, is everything we say on this page about New Jersey Division of Revenue and Enterprise Services.
  108. Taken from cga.ct.gov, a page we read in October 2026, is everything we say on this page about Connecticut registered agent statute.
  109. Taken from business.ct.gov, a page we read in August 2026, is everything we say on this page about Connecticut Secretary of the State, Business Services Division.
  110. Taken from business.ct.gov, a page we read in August 2026, is everything we say on this page about Connecticut Secretary of the State, Business Services Division.
  111. Taken from business.ct.gov, a page we read in October 2026, is everything we say on this page about Connecticut yearly filing: Annual report: fee, official source.
  112. Taken from legislature.maine.gov, a page we read in October 2026, is everything we say on this page about Maine registered agent statute.
  113. Taken from maine.gov, a page we read in August 2026, is everything we say on this page about Maine Secretary of State.
  114. Taken from maine.gov, a page we read in August 2026, is everything we say on this page about Maine Secretary of State.
  115. Taken from gc.nh.gov, a page we read in October 2026, is everything we say on this page about New Hampshire registered agent statute.
  116. Taken from sos.nh.gov, a page we read in August 2026, is everything we say on this page about New Hampshire Secretary of State, Corporations Division.
  117. Taken from sos.nh.gov, a page we read in August 2026, is everything we say on this page about New Hampshire Secretary of State, Corporations Division.
  118. Taken from oregonlegislature.gov, a page we read in October 2026, is everything we say on this page about Oregon registered agent statute.
  119. Taken from sos.oregon.gov, a page we read in August 2026, is everything we say on this page about Oregon Secretary of State, Corporation Division.
  120. Taken from sos.oregon.gov, a page we read in August 2026, is everything we say on this page about Oregon Secretary of State, Corporation Division.
  121. Taken from flsenate.gov, a page we read in October 2026, is everything we say on this page about Florida registered agent statute.
  122. Taken from dos.fl.gov, a page we read in August 2026, is everything we say on this page about Florida Department of State, Division of Corporations.
  123. Taken from dos.fl.gov, a page we read in August 2026, is everything we say on this page about Florida Department of State, Division of Corporations.
  124. Taken from flsenate.gov, a page we read in October 2026, is everything we say on this page about Florida yearly filing: Annual report: fee, official source.
  125. Taken from arkleg.state.ar.us, a page we read in October 2026, is everything we say on this page about Arkansas registered agent statute.
  126. Taken from sos.arkansas.gov, a page we read in October 2026, is everything we say on this page about Arkansas yearly filing: Franchise tax report: what and.
  127. Taken from sos.arkansas.gov, a page we read in October 2026, is everything we say on this page about Arkansas yearly filing: Franchise tax: amount and filing.
  128. Taken from apps.legislature.ky.gov, a page we read in October 2026, is everything we say on this page about Kentucky registered agent statute.
  129. Taken from sos.ky.gov, a page we read in August 2026, is everything we say on this page about Kentucky Secretary of State.
  130. Taken from sos.ky.gov, a page we read in August 2026, is everything we say on this page about Kentucky Secretary of State.
  131. Taken from revenue.ky.gov, a page we read in October 2026, is everything we say on this page about Kentucky other cost: Limited Liability Entity Tax, official.
  132. Taken from sosnc.gov, a page we read in October 2026, is everything we say on this page about North Carolina registered agent statute.
  133. Taken from sosnc.gov, a page we read in August 2026, is everything we say on this page about North Carolina Department of the Secretary of State.
  134. Taken from sosnc.gov, a page we read in August 2026, is everything we say on this page about North Carolina Department of the Secretary of State.
  135. Taken from mgaleg.maryland.gov, a page we read in October 2026, is everything we say on this page about Maryland registered agent statute.
  136. Taken from dat.maryland.gov, a page we read in August 2026, is everything we say on this page about Maryland State Department of Assessments and Taxation.
  137. Taken from dat.maryland.gov, a page we read in August 2026, is everything we say on this page about Maryland State Department of Assessments and Taxation.
  138. Taken from sos-prod.tnsosgovfiles.com, a page we read in October 2026, is everything we say on this page about Tennessee registered agent statute.
  139. Taken from tnbear.tn.gov, a page we read in August 2026, is everything we say on this page about Tennessee Secretary of State, Division of Business Services.
  140. Taken from sos.tn.gov, a page we read in August 2026, is everything we say on this page about Tennessee Secretary of State, Division of Business Services.
  141. Taken from sos.tn.gov, a page we read in October 2026, is everything we say on this page about Tennessee yearly filing: Annual report: fee, official source.
  142. Taken from leg.state.nv.us, a page we read in October 2026, is everything we say on this page about Nevada registered agent statute.
  143. Taken from nvsos.gov, a page we read in October 2026, is everything we say on this page about Nevada yearly filing: Annual list + license: fees.
  144. Taken from delcode.delaware.gov, a page we read in October 2026, is everything we say on this page about Delaware registered agent statute.
  145. Taken from corp.delaware.gov, a page we read in October 2026, is everything we say on this page about Delaware yearly filing: Recurring obligation, official source.
  146. Taken from corp.delaware.gov, a page we read in October 2026, is everything we say on this page about Delaware yearly filing: Recurring obligation, official source.
  147. Taken from legis.delaware.gov, a page we read in October 2026, is everything we say on this page about Delaware yearly filing: HB 400, official source.
  148. Taken from webserver.rilegislature.gov, a page we read in October 2026, is everything we say on this page about Rhode Island registered agent statute.
  149. Taken from docs.sos.ri.gov, a page we read in August 2026, is everything we say on this page about Rhode Island Department of State, Business Services Division.
  150. Taken from sos.ri.gov, a page we read in August 2026, is everything we say on this page about Rhode Island Department of State, Business Services Division.
  151. Taken from tax.ri.gov, a page we read in October 2026, is everything we say on this page about Rhode Island other cost.
  152. Taken from sec.state.ma.us, a page we read in October 2026, is everything we say on this page about Massachusetts registered agent statute.
  153. Taken from sec.state.ma.us, a page we read in August 2026, is everything we say on this page about Massachusetts Secretary of the Commonwealth.
  154. Taken from malegislature.gov, a page we read in August 2026, is everything we say on this page about Massachusetts Secretary of the Commonwealth.
  155. Taken from leginfo.legislature.ca.gov, a page we read in October 2026, is everything we say on this page about California registered agent statute.
  156. Taken from sos.ca.gov, a page we read in August 2026, is everything we say on this page about California Secretary of State.
  157. Taken from bpd.cdn.sos.ca.gov, a page we read in August 2026, is everything we say on this page about California Secretary of State.
  158. Taken from sos.ca.gov, a page we read in October 2026, is everything we say on this page about California yearly filing: Statement of Information, official source.
  159. Taken from ftb.ca.gov, a page we read in October 2026, is everything we say on this page about California other cost: Annual LLC tax: amount and.
  160. Taken from ftb.ca.gov, a page we read in October 2026, is everything we say on this page about California other cost: Annual LLC tax: amount and.