Registered agent price index · Delaware
3 Best Registered Agents in Delaware (2026): Price Index
Index basis: Weighted index: cost over three years counts 38%, coverage per dollar 32%
The Delaware tally
The Delaware index
1. Mainstay Filing: best for a nationwide agent
Leads the indexLine one is Mainstay Filing: $149 a year here and wherever the company registers next.
Delaware Registered Agent.ai subtotals $150 less over three years, but the 32% coverage column favors this line.
Line includes
- An office address in the state
- Three government mailings a year, scanned at no cost
- Serves nonprofits, corporations, LPs and LLPs along with LLCs
Credits
- $149 yearly with no increase
- A single account for every state
Debits
- Delaware Registered Agent.ai costs $50 less each year
- Agent service only; reports are yours
2. Delaware Registered Agent.ai: best for owners who count every dollar
Single-state planNext on the ledger: Delaware Registered Agent.ai, with one state, $99 a year, $99 at renewal.
Line includes
- An in-state address on record
- Legal papers scanned into your account
Credits
- Cheaper annually than Mainstay Filing
- $99 a year, unchanged at renewal
Debits
- Nothing outside the state
- The price skips the Annual LLC Tax
3. DE Registered Agent.org: best for one more in-state address
Single-state planNext on the ledger: DE Registered Agent.org, with one state, $99 a year, $99 at renewal.
On price alone it is a tie with Delaware Registered Agent.ai.
Line includes
- An in-state address on record
- Legal papers scanned into your account
Credits
- $99 a year, unchanged at renewal
- Cheaper annually than Mainstay Filing
Debits
- Nothing outside the state
- The price skips the Annual LLC Tax
What each line costs, year by year
| Line | Provider | Total, year 1 | Total, year 2 | Total, year 3 | Total, year 5 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Mainstay Filing | $149 | $298 | $447 | $745 | Visit Mainstay FilingPartner link. We may earn money if you buy. |
| 2 | Delaware Registered Agent.ai | $99 | $198 | $297 | $495 | Visit Delaware Registered Agent.aiPartner link. We may earn money if you buy. |
| 3 | DE Registered Agent.org | $99 | $198 | $297 | $495 | Visit DE Registered Agent.orgPartner link. We may earn money if you buy. |
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The Delaware fee schedule
| Entry | Amount | Cited from |
|---|---|---|
| LLC formation fee | $110 | delcode.delaware.gov (read October 2026) per the state |
| Annual LLC Tax | $400 every year | legis.delaware.gov (read October 2026) per the state |
| Penalty for filing late | $200 | legis.delaware.gov (read October 2026) per the state |
| State fees over 3 years | $910 | Computed from the lines above |
How the index came out
Coverage per dollar settled line one. That column is 32% of the index; three-year cost index, renewal step, crossover year and price transparency make up the rest.
Delaware Registered Agent.ai costs less here; fifty-state coverage carried more weight.
Official Delaware registered agent requirements (Delaware Secretary of State)
Every LLC must name a registered agent with an in-state street address.
The LLC itself, a Delaware resident, or a business entity formed in Delaware or authorized to do business there. See 6 Del. C. § 18-104.
The address has to be a registered office in Delaware. An entity agent keeps a business office there that is generally open; an individual agent has to be generally present there. A virtual office or mail-forwarding service alone does not qualify.
Source text: delcode.delaware.gov (read October 2026) per the state
Skipping the service
Serving as your own registered agent adds nothing if you qualify. Each line above charges $99 to $149 a year for the in-state address.
Quick answers
How much does a Delaware registered agent charge each year?
$99 to $149 yearly.
What do three years of agent service cost?
Service subtotals run $297 to $447 over three years.
Does Delaware 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?
Yes, once both rules above are met.
What does the state collect from the LLC every year?
$400 annually for the Annual LLC Tax, with the deadline described as annual alternative-entity tax due on or before June 1.
When does one line pass another in total cost?
Not within ten years; no line overtakes another.
Which registered agent indexes best in Delaware?
Mainstay Filing indexes first. Delaware Registered Agent.ai and DE Registered Agent.org follow.
Source lines
- October 2026 confirmation of Delaware yearly filing: Recurring obligation at corp.delaware.gov.
- October 2026 confirmation of Delaware yearly filing: Recurring obligation at corp.delaware.gov.
- October 2026 confirmation of Delaware yearly filing: HB 400 at legis.delaware.gov.
- August 2026 confirmation of Delaware report due date at delcode.delaware.gov.
- August 2026 confirmation of 6 Del at delcode.delaware.gov.
- October 2026 confirmation of Delaware registered agent statute at delcode.delaware.gov.
- Price input, Mainstay Filing Delaware service page, taken November 13, 2026
- Price input, Delaware Registered Agent.ai pricing page, taken November 13, 2026
- Price input, DE Registered Agent.org pricing page, taken November 13, 2026