Across the US
3 Best Registered Agents (2026): Cost Calculator
Result order: Value ranking, nationwide reach first
The national results
1. Mainstay Filing: best for owners everywhere
Leads the resultsFor the whole country, Mainstay Filing is the best value: $149 yearly in any state, so a growing company keeps one agent.
The extra $150 over three years, against OR Registered Agent.org, pays for coverage in all fifty states.
Inputs covered
- A street address in the state you pick
- Up to three government mailings a year, scanned at no cost
- Also serves nonprofits, corporations, LPs and LLPs
Adds up well
- One price, $149, anywhere
- Renewal unchanged
Adds up badly
- Pricier each year than a local service
2. OR Registered Agent.org: best for Oregon businesses
Oregon resultSecond result, OR Registered Agent.org: $99/yr, flat, for companies that stay in Oregon.
Owners based in Oregon get a lower price here.
Inputs covered
- Oregon registered office address
- Papers served on the LLC scanned to your account
Adds up well
- $99/yr, under the national result
- Renewal unchanged
Adds up badly
- Built for Oregon alone
- You file the yearly report
3. DE Registered Agent.org: best for Delaware businesses
Delaware resultDE Registered Agent.org places third: $99/yr, flat, for companies that stay in Delaware.
Owners based in Delaware get a lower price here.
Inputs covered
- Delaware registered office address
- Papers served on the LLC scanned to your account
Adds up well
- $99/yr, under the national result
- Renewal unchanged
Adds up badly
- Built for Delaware alone
- You file the yearly report
What each service adds up to
| Rank | Service | Result, year 1 | Result, year 2 | Result, year 3 | Result, year 5 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Mainstay Filing | $149 | $298 | $447 | $745 | Open Mainstay FilingPartner link. We may earn money if you buy. |
| 2 | OR Registered Agent.org | $99 | $198 | $297 | $495 | Open OR Registered Agent.orgPartner link. We may earn money if you buy. |
| 3 | DE Registered Agent.org | $99 | $198 | $297 | $495 | Open DE Registered Agent.orgPartner link. We may earn money if you buy. |
Reading the calculation
Year 1 is the opening price, the next figure is the yearly price after that, and the three-year result is year one plus two renewals. Once a company outgrows its first state, reach across states matters more.
Reading the order
Three-year cost and what a price covers carry the most weight; renewal change, break-even and clarity follow. Reach decides it: one service covers every state. Local prices are lower in Oregon and Delaware, so OR Registered Agent.org and DE Registered Agent.org take the next places.
Pick your state
Go to your state's calculator for the exact state fees and prices. Registered agent cost calculators, all 50 states.
Common questions
Which registered agents come out on top in 2026?
Ranked first to last, the national results read Mainstay Filing, OR Registered Agent.org and DE Registered Agent.org.
What does a registered agent cost?
Between $99 and $149 per year.
What do the three-year results come to?
Mainstay Filing $447, OR Registered Agent.org $297 and DE Registered Agent.org $297.
Does any single service cover every state?
Mainstay Filing is the only service here that covers every state.
Why show one-state services in a national calculation?
A company that never leaves home pays less with one. OR Registered Agent.org is the choice for Oregon businesses, and DE Registered Agent.org for Delaware businesses.
How are the services ranked?
The formula page lists the five terms and their weights.
Input sources
- Mainstay Filing pricing page, entered November 13, 2026
- OR Registered Agent.org pricing page, entered November 13, 2026
- DE Registered Agent.org pricing page, entered November 13, 2026