Registered agent cost calculators + New Jersey
3 Best Registered Agents in New Jersey (2026): Cost Calculator
Result order: Cost 41% plus coverage 27% plus three smaller terms (see the formula)
New Jersey results
New Jersey results
1. New Jersey Registered Agent.co: best for the smallest three-year result
Ranks firstNew Jersey Registered Agent.co comes first because a single state, $99 a year, $99 after it renews.
Its three-year result is below Mainstay Filing's, and three-year cost is 41% of the formula.
Inputs covered
- A street address inside the state
- Papers served on the LLC scanned to your account
Adds up well
- Comes in under Mainstay Filing each year
- Year 1 $99, year 2 $99
Adds up badly
- One-state service
- Does not include the annual report
2. Registered Agent NJ.org: best for a second local option
New Jersey onlyRegistered Agent NJ.org holds position 2 because a single state, $99 a year, $99 after it renews.
Input for input, it ties New Jersey Registered Agent.co.
Inputs covered
- A street address inside the state
- Papers served on the LLC scanned to your account
Adds up well
- Year 1 $99, year 2 $99
- Comes in under Mainstay Filing each year
Adds up badly
- One-state service
- Does not include the annual report
3. Mainstay Filing: best for the same input in every state
Any stateNext in the results, Mainstay Filing: $149 a year in this state and the same $149 in the next one.
Three years cost $150 more here than with New Jersey Registered Agent.co.
Inputs covered
- A real address in the state
- Up to three government mailings a year, scanned free
- Covers LLCs, corporations, LPs, LLPs and nonprofits
Adds up well
- $149 a year, no change at renewal
- One account for any state
Adds up badly
- A yearly difference of $50
- Report filing needs the formation package
Results over time
| Rank | Service | Result, year 1 | Result, year 2 | Result, year 3 | Result, year 5 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | New Jersey Registered Agent.co | $99 | $198 | $297 | $495 | Open New Jersey Registered Agent.coPartner link. We may earn money if you buy. |
| 2 | Registered Agent NJ.org | $99 | $198 | $297 | $495 | Open Registered Agent NJ.orgPartner link. We may earn money if you buy. |
| 3 | Mainstay Filing | $149 | $298 | $447 | $745 | Open Mainstay FilingPartner link. We may earn money if you buy. |
The calculator
New Jersey fee list
| Input | Amount | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Formation charge | $100 | pub.njleg.gov {input read October 2026, shown in full} |
| Annual report | $75 every year | njportal.com {input read August 2026, shown in full} |
| State fees summed, years 1 to 3 | $250 | Calculated from the inputs above |
How the result came out
New Jersey Registered Agent.co wins calculated three-year cost, worth 41%, with Registered Agent NJ.org close behind.
The three-year column shows $297 for New Jersey Registered Agent.co, $150 lower than Mainstay Filing.
The New Jersey registered agent rule as the state states it (New Jersey Secretary of State)
Every LLC must name a registered agent with an in-state street address.
A New Jersey resident, or a business with authority to do business in New Jersey, such as a corporation registered and in good standing with the State Treasurer. The law on point is N.J.S.A. 42:2C-14.
The address has to be a New Jersey street address. A P.O. box can be listed only together with the street address.
Official text: pub.njleg.gov {input read October 2026, shown in full}
Filing it yourself
An eligible owner adds nothing by acting as a registered agent. Each service above bills $99 to $149 a year for the in-state address.
Common questions
What does a New Jersey registered agent charge per year?
$99 to $149 a year on this page.
What do three years of agent service cost?
$297 to $447 across the services, not counting state fees.
Is a registered agent a must for a New Jersey LLC?
Yes, it does. Every LLC must name a registered agent with an in-state street address.
Can the owner be the registered agent?
You can, provided you meet both the address and eligibility rules.
What does the state charge the LLC each year?
The repeating input is the annual report, at $75 annually (last day of the LLC's anniversary month).
When does one service pass another in total cost?
No crossing within ten years; no service passes another.
Which registered agent calculates best in New Jersey?
New Jersey Registered Agent.co calculates best, followed by Registered Agent NJ.org and Mainstay Filing.
Input sources
- njportal.com is where the New Jersey Division of Revenue figure was entered from, August 2026.
- njportal.com is where the New Jersey Division of Revenue figure was entered from, August 2026.
- njleg.state.nj.us is where the New Jersey report due date figure was entered from, August 2026.
- nj.gov is where the New Jersey DORES, Getting Registered figure was entered from, October 2026.
- pub.njleg.gov is where the New Jersey formation fee: Filing figure was entered from, October 2026.
- pub.njleg.gov is where the New Jersey registered agent statute figure was entered from, October 2026.
- Input from New Jersey Registered Agent.co: pricing page (November 13, 2026)
- Input from Registered Agent NJ.org: pricing page (November 13, 2026)
- Input from Mainstay Filing: New Jersey service page (November 13, 2026)