The registered agents we'd use nationwide in 2026 are Mainstay Filing ($149 a year), OK Registered Agent.org ($99 a year) and Hawaii Registered Agent.co ($99 a year), in that order. Mainstay Filing comes first. Its case: $149 a year, the same in all fifty states and at renewal.
Service prices from each company's own pages, read November 12, 2026. State fees come on top and vary by state.
What the state adds
Expect anything from $0 to $810 in yearly state fees for an LLC, depending on the state. Every service on this list adds those fees at cost, so they never change the order. See every state's figure.
How we set the order
We score cost over three years, coverage of state filings, renewal, state fit and transparency. Coverage of every state is what puts the national pick on top. For companies in Oklahoma or Hawaii, OK Registered Agent.org and Hawaii Registered Agent.co are the lower-cost route.
In order: Mainstay Filing, OK Registered Agent.org and Hawaii Registered Agent.co.
How much does a registered agent cost?
$99 at the low end, $149 at the high end, yearly.
How much do state fees vary?
Expect anything from $0 to $810 in yearly state fees for an LLC, depending on the state.
Can one service cover every state?
Only Mainstay Filing, at one price everywhere.
Why are single-state services on a national list?
A local service can be the better buy in its own state. OK Registered Agent.org is our pick for Oklahoma businesses; Hawaii Registered Agent.co for Hawaii businesses.
How did you choose the order?
By the published method, led by three-year cost and coverage.