Registered Agent Cost by State › Iowa
Registered agent cost in Iowa: the agent’s price and the state’s fees
In Iowa an agent costs $99 to $249 in year one, by published price. Mainstay Filing is $149, the same at renewal. Separately the state charges no fee to change agents, and $30 every 2 yrs for the annual report.
The state’s bill
Change of agentNone, Iowa Secretary of State (Iowa Code § 489.115)
Annual report$30 every 2 yrs (Biennial Report), due April 1 of odd-numbered years
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| ZenBusiness | $99 | $199 | $497 |
| Northwest Registered Agent | $125 | $125 | $375 |
| Bizee | $149 | $149 | $447 |
| Mainstay Filing | $149 | $149 | $447 |
| Standard Filings | $199 | $199 | $597 |
| LegalZoom | $249 | $249 | $747 |
Moving an existing company to Mainstay Filing costs $149 in the first year: $149 for the agent plus no state fee.
How much does a registered agent cost in Iowa?
6 providers have a published Iowa price: $99 to $249 in year one. Mainstay Filing is $149 a year.
What does Iowa charge to change a registered agent?
Nothing (Iowa Code § 489.115, Iowa Secretary of State).
What is the Iowa annual report fee?
$30 every 2 yrs, the Biennial Report, due April 1 of odd-numbered years. It is paid to the state, not to your agent.