Registered Agent Cost by State › Ohio
Registered agent cost in Ohio: the agent’s price and the state’s fees
In Ohio an agent costs $89 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 has no LLC annual report.
The state’s bill
Change of agent$25, Ohio Secretary of State (Ohio Rev. Code § 1706.09)
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| IncParadise | $89 | $89 | $267 |
| ZenBusiness | $99 | $199 | $497 |
| Northwest Registered Agent | $125 | $125 | $375 |
| Bizee | $149 | $149 | $447 |
| CorpNet | $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 Ohio?
9 providers have a published Ohio price: $89 to $596 in year one. Mainstay Filing is $149 a year.
What does Ohio charge to change a registered agent?
$25 (Ohio Rev. Code § 1706.09, Ohio Secretary of State).
What is the Ohio annual report fee?
Ohio has no annual report for LLCs.