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Registered Agent: What It Costs and What to Check
Published September 24, 2026 · Last updated September 26, 2026
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The short answer
A registered agent accepts legal papers and state notices for your business. Most states require one for LLCs and corporations. In most states, you can be your own, as long as you have a street address in the state and are there during business hours.
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What affects your registered agent cost
Price range
Being your own registered agent is free. Paid services charge a yearly fee that varies by company, so we don't list one number. Not a quote or an offer. Your price comes from the provider.
Why people pay for one
- Privacy. Your registered agent's address goes into public records. Many people don't want their home address listed.
- Being available. Someone has to be there during business hours to accept papers.
- Many states. If your business registers in several states, you need an agent in each one.
- Not missing deadlines. Good services send reminders for state filings.
What to ask before you choose
- "What's the yearly fee, and does it go up after year one?"
- "How fast do you send me papers you receive?"
- "Do you remind me of state filing deadlines?"
- "What extras are you trying to sell me?"
The catch: if your registered agent misses a lawsuit notice, you might not know you're being sued until it's too late. And if you let your agent lapse, your state can put your business out of good standing. Whoever you pick, make sure they'll reliably pass things along.
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