Registered Agent Cost by State › Alabama
Registered agent cost in Alabama: the agent’s price and the state’s fees
In Alabama an agent costs $0 to $249 in year one, by published price. Mainstay Filing is $149, the same at renewal. Separately the state charges $100 to change agents, and has no LLC annual report.
The state’s bill
Change of agent$100, Alabama Secretary of State (Ala. Code § 10A-1-5.31)
Annual reportNone
Agent required?Required. Every LLC must name a registered agent with an in-state street address.
State figures checked October 20, 2026.
The agent’s bill
| Provider | Year 1 | Renewal | 3-year |
|---|---|---|---|
| FreeRegisteredAgent.com | $0 | $129 | $258 |
| Harbor Compliance | $99 | $159 | $417 |
| ZenBusiness | $99 | $199 | $497 |
| MyCompanyWorks | $119 | not published | n/a |
| Northwest Registered Agent | $125 | $125 | $375 |
| InCorp Services | $129 | $129 | $387 |
| Bizee | $149 | $149 | $447 |
| Mainstay Filing | $149 | $149 | $447 |
| Registered Agents Inc | $200 | $200 | $600 |
| LegalZoom | $249 | $249 | $747 |
Moving an existing company to Mainstay Filing costs $249 in the first year: $149 for the agent plus $100 to the state.
How much does a registered agent cost in Alabama?
10 providers have a published Alabama price: $0 to $249 in year one. Mainstay Filing is $149 a year.
What does Alabama charge to change a registered agent?
$100 (Ala. Code § 10A-1-5.31, Alabama Secretary of State).
What is the Alabama annual report fee?
Alabama has no annual report for LLCs.