Registered agent price index · Alabama
3 Best Registered Agents in Alabama (2026): Price Index
Index basis: Rows follow our value index, led by three-year cost
The Alabama tally
The indexed ledger
1. Alabama Registered Agent.co: best for owners who count every dollar
First lineLine one is Alabama Registered Agent.co: one state, $99 a year, $99 at renewal.
It beats Mainstay Filing on the three-year column, the largest weight in the index.
Line includes
- A street address inside the state
- Online copies of anything served
Credits
- $99 a year, unchanged at renewal
- Cheaper annually than Mainstay Filing
Debits
- A new state needs a new agent
2. AL Registered Agent.org: best for keeping everything local
Single-state planLine 2 goes to AL Registered Agent.org: one state, $99 a year, $99 at renewal.
It matches Alabama Registered Agent.co to the dollar.
Line includes
- A street address inside the state
- Online copies of anything served
Credits
- Cheaper annually than Mainstay Filing
- $99 a year, unchanged at renewal
Debits
- A new state needs a new agent
3. Mainstay Filing: best for a price that never changes by state
The bundleLine 3 goes to Mainstay Filing: a flat $149 a year that stays the same in every state.
Three years total $150 more than Alabama Registered Agent.co.
Line includes
- The registered office address
- Three government mailings a year, scanned at no cost
- Serves nonprofits, corporations, LPs and LLPs along with LLCs
Credits
- $149, every year
- A single account for every state
Debits
- $50 a year over Alabama Registered Agent.co
- Report filing requires the formation package
Subtotal by year
| Line | Provider | Total, year 1 | Total, year 2 | Total, year 3 | Total, year 5 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Alabama Registered Agent.co | $99 | $198 | $297 | $495 | Visit Alabama Registered Agent.coPartner link. We may earn money if you buy. |
| 2 | AL Registered Agent.org | $99 | $198 | $297 | $495 | Visit AL Registered Agent.orgPartner link. We may earn money if you buy. |
| 3 | Mainstay Filing | $149 | $298 | $447 | $745 | Visit Mainstay FilingPartner link. We may earn money if you buy. |
Crossover check
The Alabama fee schedule
| Entry | Amount | Cited from |
|---|---|---|
| LLC formation fee | $236 | alison.legislature.state.al.us (read October 2026) per the state |
| 3-year state cost | $236 | Filing + reports + any tax |
What settled the order
Weight 38%: three-year cost index. That column separated the top two lines.
$297 is the three-year figure for Alabama Registered Agent.co, a saving of $150 next to Mainstay Filing.
Official Alabama registered agent requirements (Alabama Secretary of State)
Every LLC must name a registered agent with an in-state street address.
An Alabama resident, or a business entity formed in Alabama or registered to do business there. The agent keeps a business office at the registered office address. Rule: Ala. Code § 10A-1-5.31.
The address has to be a street address in Alabama where papers can be handed to the agent. P.O. boxes are not accepted, and an agent cannot work only through a virtual office or a mail-forwarding service.
As published: alisondb.legislature.state.al.us (read October 2026) per the state
The no-service line
Without a service the agent line is zero, provided you meet the rules, and the state bills the same either way. Services run $99 to $149 a year.
Common questions
How much does a Alabama registered agent charge each year?
$99 to $149 a year among our lines.
What do three years of agent service cost?
Three years of service costs $297 to $447.
Does Alabama require a registered agent for every LLC?
Yes. Every LLC must name a registered agent with an in-state street address.
May I serve as my own registered agent?
You can, if you satisfy the address and eligibility rules.
What does the state collect from the LLC every year?
Report fees are zero.
When does one line pass another in total cost?
No crossover point inside ten years.
Which registered agent indexes best in Alabama?
Alabama Registered Agent.co indexes first. AL Registered Agent.org and Mainstay Filing follow.
Source lines
- October 2026 confirmation of Alabama formation fee: Filing fee at alison.legislature.state.al.us.
- October 2026 confirmation of Alabama formation fee: Filing fee at sos.alabama.gov.
- October 2026 confirmation of Alabama formation fee: Name reservation at sos.alabama.gov.
- October 2026 confirmation of Alabama formation fee: Name reservation at alison.legislature.state.al.us.
- October 2026 confirmation of Alabama registered agent statute at alisondb.legislature.state.al.us.
- November 13, 2026 reading of the Alabama Registered Agent.co pricing page
- November 13, 2026 reading of the AL Registered Agent.org pricing page
- November 13, 2026 reading of the Mainstay Filing Alabama service page