Registered Agent Cost by State › Montana
Registered agent cost in Montana: the agent’s price and the state’s fees
In Montana 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 $20 a year for the annual report.
The state’s bill
Change of agentNone, Montana Secretary of State (Mont. Code Ann. § 35-7-105)
Annual report$20 a year (Annual Report), due April 15
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 |
| MyLLC | $129 | $129 | $387 |
| Bizee | $149 | $149 | $447 |
| Mainstay Filing | $149 | $149 | $447 |
| 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 Montana?
6 providers have a published Montana price: $99 to $249 in year one. Mainstay Filing is $149 a year.
What does Montana charge to change a registered agent?
Nothing (Mont. Code Ann. § 35-7-105, Montana Secretary of State).
What is the Montana annual report fee?
$20 a year, the Annual Report, due April 15. It is paid to the state, not to your agent.