Registered agent price tables - Ohio
2 Best Registered Agents in Ohio (2026): Price Table
Table order: Entries are placed by five columns; cost carries 40% and coverage 30%
Table summary
- Required by law?Yescodes.ohio.gov [read October 2026, table note]
- Opening cells$99 to $149A single agent year
- Price band, three years$297 to $447Year one plus two renewals
- First swapNone within ten yearsPlaces hold through year 10
Ohio: prices, best value first
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1. Mainstay Filing: best for one price for any state
Top of the table- Year-1 cell$149
- Renewal cell$149/yr
- Three-year cell$447
Year-1 cell $149, renewal cell $149
Mainstay Filing is the first entry in Ohio: $149 a year here, and the identical $149 in each other state.
Its three-year cell is $150 higher than OH Registered Agent.org's, but the extra filings it covers count for more in the sort.
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
- Costs $50 extra annually
- Does not file the yearly report
See Mainstay FilingPartner link. We may earn money if you buy. -
2. OH Registered Agent.org: best for the smallest yearly bill
Single-state service- Year-1 cell$99
- Renewal cell$99/yr
- Three-year cell$297
Year-1 cell $99, renewal cell $99
OH Registered Agent.org is ranked second. $99 yearly, with a street address in the state included.
Price buys
- An office address located in the state
- Legal documents posted to your account
In its favor
- Comes in under Mainstay Filing each year
- $99 a year, no change at renewal
Against it
- Another state means another agent
See OH Registered Agent.orgPartner link. We may earn money if you buy.
What each entry adds up to
| No. | Entry | Year 1 cell | Year 2 cell | Year 3 cell | Year 5 cell | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Mainstay Filing | $149 | $298 | $447 | $745 | See Mainstay FilingPartner link. We may earn money if you buy. |
| 2 | OH Registered Agent.org | $99 | $198 | $297 | $495 | See OH Registered Agent.orgPartner link. We may earn money if you buy. |
Break-even check
Official state charges
| Charge | Cell | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Formation charge | $99 | codes.ohio.gov [read October 2026, table note] |
| What the state collects by year 3 | $99 | Our sum |
Notes on the order
Weight 30%: filing work per row. That column separated the top two.
One agent for any state beat the one-state price.
Ohio statutory agent requirements, quoted from the official source (Ohio Secretary of State)
Every LLC must name a registered agent with an in-state street address.
An Ohio resident, or a business entity with a business address in Ohio. Look up Ohio Rev. Code § 1706.09.
The address has to be the agent's home or usual place of business in Ohio. P.O. boxes and commercial mail receiving agencies are not accepted.
Cited at: codes.ohio.gov [read October 2026, table note]
The no-service cell
Owners who satisfy the address rule may serve for free; the entries above price that convenience at $99 to $149 a year.
Common questions
What does an Ohio registered agent cost per year?
About $99 to $149 a year.
What do three years of agent service cost?
Year one plus two renewals comes to $297 to $447.
Does the law make an Ohio LLC keep a statutory agent?
Yes, it must. Every LLC must name a registered agent with an in-state street address.
Is the owner permitted to be the statutory agent?
Yes, when you qualify under the rules listed here.
What does the state charge the LLC every year?
Report fee: none.
When does one entry pass another in total cost?
They keep one order for ten years.
Which registered agent is the best value in Ohio?
Mainstay Filing, which wins on filing work per row. OH Registered Agent.org follow.
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Where this came from
- Figure for Ohio Rev confirmed at codes.ohio.gov during August 2026.
- Figure for Ohio formation fee: Filing fee confirmed at codes.ohio.gov during October 2026.
- Figure for Ohio registered agent statute confirmed at codes.ohio.gov during October 2026.
- Ohio service page, as printed by Mainstay Filing on November 13, 2026
- pricing page, as printed by OH Registered Agent.org on November 13, 2026