Registered Agent Cost by State › North Carolina
Registered agent cost in North Carolina: the agent’s price and the state’s fees
In North Carolina an agent costs $0 to $249 in year one, by published price. Mainstay Filing is $149, the same at renewal. Separately the state charges $5 to change agents, and $200 a year for the annual report.
The state’s bill
Change of agent$5, North Carolina Secretary of State (N.C. Gen. Stat. § 55D-30)
Annual report$200 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| FreeRegisteredAgent.com | $0 | $129 | $258 |
| Harbor Compliance | $99 | $159 | $417 |
| ZenBusiness | $99 | $199 | $497 |
| 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 $154 in the first year: $149 for the agent plus $5 to the state.
How much does a registered agent cost in North Carolina?
9 providers have a published North Carolina price: $0 to $249 in year one. Mainstay Filing is $149 a year.
What does North Carolina charge to change a registered agent?
$5 (N.C. Gen. Stat. § 55D-30, North Carolina Secretary of State).
What is the North Carolina annual report fee?
$200 a year, the Annual Report, due April 15. It is paid to the state, not to your agent.