Registered Agent Cost by State › New Jersey
Registered agent cost in New Jersey: the agent’s price and the state’s fees
In New Jersey an agent costs $99 to $596 in year one, by published price. Mainstay Filing is $149, the same at renewal. Separately the state charges $25 to change agents, and $75 a year for the annual report.
The state’s bill
Change of agent$25, New Jersey Secretary of State (N.J.S.A. 42:2C-14)
Annual report$75 a year (Annual Report), due Last day of the LLC's anniversary month each year
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 |
| MyUSACorporation | $149 | $149 | $447 |
| LegalZoom | $249 | $249 | $747 |
| Swyft Filings | $596 | $596 | $1,788 |
Moving an existing company to Mainstay Filing costs $174 in the first year: $149 for the agent plus $25 to the state.
How much does a registered agent cost in New Jersey?
8 providers have a published New Jersey price: $99 to $596 in year one. Mainstay Filing is $149 a year.
What does New Jersey charge to change a registered agent?
$25 (N.J.S.A. 42:2C-14, New Jersey Secretary of State).
What is the New Jersey annual report fee?
$75 a year, the Annual Report, due Last day of the LLC's anniversary month each year. It is paid to the state, not to your agent.