Registered agent price tables - Iowa
3 Best Registered Agents in Iowa (2026): Price Table
Table order: Best value on top, by our five-column test
Table summary
- Required by law?Yeslegis.iowa.gov [read October 2026, table note]
- What year one costs$99 to $149Annual figure
- Year-3 range$297 to $447First year and both renewals
- Biennial report$30 every second yearhelp.sos.iowa.gov [read October 2026, table note]
- First swapNone within ten yearsNothing changes rank
Iowa: prices, best value first
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1. IA Registered Agent.org: best for the smallest three-year total
Entry one- Year-1 cell$99
- Renewal cell$99/yr
- Three-year cell$297
$99 in year one; $99 from then on
IA Registered Agent.org is the first entry in Iowa: a single state at $99 a year, $99 after renewal.
On the heaviest column, three-year cost, it beats Mainstay Filing.
Price buys
- A local registered office
- Scans of papers served on the LLC
In its favor
- Comes in under Mainstay Filing each year
- $99 a year, no change at renewal
Against it
- Another state means another agent
- Does not cover the biennial report
See IA Registered Agent.orgPartner link. We may earn money if you buy. -
2. Mainstay Filing: best for a national agent
All fifty states- Year-1 cell$149
- Renewal cell$149/yr
- Three-year cell$447
$149 in year one; $149 from then on
Below that, Mainstay Filing: the same $149 a year across the fifty states.
The $150 difference from IA Registered Agent.org at year three explains its position.
Price buys
- A real address in the state
- Up to three government mailings a year, scanned at no extra charge
- Covers LLCs, corporations, LPs, LLPs and nonprofits
In its favor
- One account for any state
- $149 every year
Against it
- $50 more per year than the local entry
- You still do the reports
See Mainstay FilingPartner link. We may earn money if you buy. -
3. Iowa Registered Agent.co: best for a nearby second option
Iowa only- Year-1 cell$99
- Renewal cell$99/yr
- Three-year cell$297
$99 in year one; $99 from then on
Iowa Registered Agent.co is ranked third. A single state at $99 a year, $99 after renewal.
No price gap from IA Registered Agent.org.
Price buys
- A local registered office
- Scans of papers served on the LLC
In its favor
- $99 a year, no change at renewal
- Comes in under Mainstay Filing each year
Against it
- Another state means another agent
- Does not cover the biennial report
See Iowa Registered Agent.coPartner link. We may earn money if you buy.
Running totals at 1, 2, 3 and 5 years
| No. | Entry | Year 1 cell | Year 2 cell | Year 3 cell | Year 5 cell | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | IA Registered Agent.org | $99 | $198 | $297 | $495 | See IA Registered Agent.orgPartner link. We may earn money if you buy. |
| 2 | Mainstay Filing | $149 | $298 | $447 | $745 | See Mainstay FilingPartner link. We may earn money if you buy. |
| 3 | Iowa Registered Agent.co | $99 | $198 | $297 | $495 | See Iowa Registered Agent.coPartner link. We may earn money if you buy. |
Cost calculator
Official state charges
| Charge | Cell | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Filing to form the LLC | $50 | legis.iowa.gov [read October 2026, table note] |
| Biennial report | $30 every two years | help.sos.iowa.gov [read October 2026, table note] |
| What the state collects by year 3 | $80 | Calculated from the lines above |
What settled the order
IA Registered Agent.org did better than Mainstay Filing on three-year row total, a 40% column.
Three years with IA Registered Agent.org cost $297, while the same span at Mainstay Filing runs $150 higher.
Iowa registered agent requirements, quoted from the official source (Iowa Secretary of State)
Every LLC must name a registered agent with an in-state street address.
Any individual or business with a place of business in Iowa that has agreed to serve. Look up Iowa Code § 489.115.
The address has to be a place of business in Iowa. The registered office street address and the agent's business office have to match, and P.O. boxes are not accepted.
As printed: legis.iowa.gov [read October 2026, table note]
Without a service
An owner who qualifies can name themselves and pay no agent fee, and state fees stay put. The entries above charge $99 to $149 a year for a Iowa address and someone to accept legal papers.
Common questions
What does an Iowa registered agent cost per year?
About $99 to $149 a year.
What do three years of agent service cost?
$297 to $447 across the entries, not counting state fees.
Does the law make an Iowa LLC keep a registered agent?
Yes, it must. Every LLC must name a registered agent with an in-state street address.
Is the owner permitted to be the registered agent?
Yes, once both rules above are satisfied.
What does the state charge the LLC every year?
Following formation, the table shows Iowa wanting the biennial report every two years for $30, April 1 of odd-numbered years.
When does one entry pass another in total cost?
The entries do not swap places in the first ten years.
Which registered agent is the best value in Iowa?
Top to bottom: IA Registered Agent.org, Mainstay Filing and Iowa Registered Agent.co.
Related tables
Where this came from
- help.sos.iowa.gov is the reference behind Iowa Secretary of State, Business, read in August 2026.
- help.sos.iowa.gov is the reference behind Iowa Secretary of State, Business, read in August 2026.
- legis.iowa.gov is the reference behind Iowa report due date, read in August 2026.
- legis.iowa.gov is the reference behind Iowa Code § 489.201, read in August 2026.
- legis.iowa.gov is the reference behind Iowa formation fee: Filing fee, read in October 2026.
- legis.iowa.gov is the reference behind Iowa registered agent statute, read in October 2026.
- IA Registered Agent.org: pricing page (read November 13, 2026)
- Mainstay Filing: Iowa service page (read November 13, 2026)
- Iowa Registered Agent.co: pricing page (read November 13, 2026)