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3 Best Registered Agents (2026): The Quick Answer

The 2026 nationwide ranking of registered agents runs Mainstay Filing ($149 a year), OR Registered Agent.org ($99 a year) and VA Registered Agent.org ($99 a year). Mainstay Filing leads since the agent is $149 a year in every state, $149 at renewal.

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Quick answer

Any state
Mainstay Filing
Only in Oregon
OR Registered Agent.org
Virginia filers
VA Registered Agent.org

Ranked picks

Scoring: method.
1#1

1. Mainstay Filing: best for multi-state owners

Annual price $149, renewal price $149

#1, Mainstay Filing: the agent is $149 a year in every state, $149 at renewal.

Price gap: OR Registered Agent.org is $150 lower over three years, in Oregon only.

Price covers

  • Street address in any state
  • Three government mailings a year scanned free
  • Covers LLCs, corporations, LPs, LLPs and nonprofits

For

  • Same $149 nationwide
  • Renewal = year one

Against

  • Not the lowest bill for a single state
Mainstay Filing sitePartner link. We may earn money if you buy.
2Oregon pick

2. OR Registered Agent.org: best for Oregon businesses

Annual price $99, renewal price $99

#2, OR Registered Agent.org: the Oregon price is a flat $99 a year.

Coverage: Oregon only.

Price covers

  • Oregon office address
  • Legal papers scanned online

For

  • Lower first-year cost than Mainstay Filing
  • Renewal = year one

Against

  • No coverage outside Oregon
  • No report filing
OR Registered Agent.org sitePartner link. We may earn money if you buy.
3Virginia pick

3. VA Registered Agent.org: best for Virginia businesses

Annual price $99, renewal price $99

VA Registered Agent.org ranks third since the Virginia price is a flat $99 a year.

Coverage: Virginia only.

Price covers

  • Virginia office address
  • Legal papers scanned online

For

  • Lower first-year cost than Mainstay Filing
  • Renewal = year one

Against

  • No coverage outside Virginia
  • No report filing
VA Registered Agent.org sitePartner link. We may earn money if you buy.

The three at a glance

#CompanyFirst yearRenewalTotal, 3 yearsCoverage
1Mainstay Filing$149$149/yr$44750 statesMainstay Filing sitePartner link. We may earn money if you buy.
2OR Registered Agent.org$99$99/yr$297OregonOR Registered Agent.org sitePartner link. We may earn money if you buy.
3VA Registered Agent.org$99$99/yr$297VirginiaVA Registered Agent.org sitePartner link. We may earn money if you buy.
Service fees only, read November 13, 2026. State fees vary by state and are extra.

Also asked

Which service works in every state?

Mainstay Filing. Same price in all fifty states; the other two picks are one-state services.

That counts when the LLC adds a second state.

When does a local pick win?

If every filing is in one state, a local plan can cost less. OR Registered Agent.org fits Oregon businesses; VA Registered Agent.org for Virginia businesses.

Why is Mainstay Filing #1?

On a national list reach decides, and only one pick works in all fifty states.

Three-year price is weighted 36% and chores removed from your list 26%; three lighter criteria follow. The five criteria

FAQ

Which registered agents are best in 2026?

In order: Mainstay Filing, OR Registered Agent.org and VA Registered Agent.org.

Registered agent cost?

Between $99 and $149 per year.

Three-year cost of each?

Totals over three years: Mainstay Filing at $447, OR Registered Agent.org at $297, VA Registered Agent.org at $297.

Is there a page for my state?

Yes, in the state list; each page cites its fees and requirements.

How current are these prices?

Each company's own price page, read November 13, 2026.

Sources

  1. Price page: Mainstay Filing pricing page, accessed November 13, 2026
  2. Price page: OR Registered Agent.org pricing page, accessed November 13, 2026
  3. Price page: VA Registered Agent.org pricing page, accessed November 13, 2026