Registered agent price index · Iowa
3 Best Registered Agents in Iowa (2026): Price Index
Index basis: Five columns make the index; two of them hold 70% of the weight
The Iowa tally
The Iowa index
1. Iowa Registered Agent.co: best for the smallest three-year sum
Leads the indexIowa Registered Agent.co takes line one of the Iowa index: $99 a year with an in-state street address on file.
A lower three-year subtotal than Mainstay Filing puts it on top; cost is the heaviest column.
Line includes
- An office address in the state
- Legal papers scanned into your account
Credits
- A yearly bill below Mainstay Filing's
- $99 a year, unchanged at renewal
Debits
- Nothing outside the state
- No help with the biennial report
2. Mainstay Filing: best for owners who might expand
Fifty statesMainstay Filing indexes second. The entries: $149/yr here and the identical $149 in any other state.
Three years total $150 more than Iowa Registered Agent.co.
Line includes
- A real 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
- Valid in any state
Debits
- $50 more per year than the local line
- Does not file the recurring report
3. IA Registered Agent.org: best for keeping everything local
Single-state planNext on the ledger: IA Registered Agent.org, with $99 a year with an in-state street address on file.
It matches Iowa Registered Agent.co to the dollar.
Line includes
- An office address in the state
- Legal papers scanned into your account
Credits
- $99 a year, unchanged at renewal
- A yearly bill below Mainstay Filing's
Debits
- Nothing outside the state
- No help with the biennial report
What each line costs, year by year
| Line | Provider | Total, year 1 | Total, year 2 | Total, year 3 | Total, year 5 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Iowa Registered Agent.co | $99 | $198 | $297 | $495 | Visit Iowa Registered Agent.coPartner link. We may earn money if you buy. |
| 2 | Mainstay Filing | $149 | $298 | $447 | $745 | Visit Mainstay FilingPartner link. We may earn money if you buy. |
| 3 | IA Registered Agent.org | $99 | $198 | $297 | $495 | Visit IA Registered Agent.orgPartner link. We may earn money if you buy. |
Work it out
What Iowa charges itself
| Entry | Amount | Cited from |
|---|---|---|
| Cost to form | $50 | legis.iowa.gov (read October 2026) per the state |
| Biennial report | $30 every two years | help.sos.iowa.gov (read October 2026) per the state |
| Three-year state subtotal | $80 | Total of the above |
Index notes
Iowa Registered Agent.co leads on three-year cost index, worth 38%, with Mainstay Filing next.
On the three-year column Iowa Registered Agent.co sits at $297, which leaves a $150 gap to Mainstay Filing.
Official Iowa registered agent requirements (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. Statute: 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 published: legis.iowa.gov (read October 2026) per the state
The state-fees-only line
The no-service choice costs nothing extra for an eligible owner. What the lines above sell is time, at $99 to $149 a year.
FAQ
How much does a Iowa registered agent charge each year?
Our lines charge $99 to $149 per year.
What do three years of agent service cost?
Year one plus two renewals comes to $297 to $447.
Does Iowa 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?
If you qualify, yes; the requirements section lists the rules.
What does the state collect from the LLC every year?
The recurring charge is $30 for the biennial report every other year (April 1 of odd-numbered years).
When does one line pass another in total cost?
The lines do not cross in the first ten years.
Which registered agent indexes best in Iowa?
Line one is Iowa Registered Agent.co, line two Mainstay Filing, line three IA Registered Agent.org.
Source lines
- Cited under Iowa Secretary of State, Business: help.sos.iowa.gov (August 2026).
- Cited under Iowa Secretary of State, Business: help.sos.iowa.gov (August 2026).
- Cited under Iowa report due date: legis.iowa.gov (August 2026).
- Cited under Iowa Code § 489.201: legis.iowa.gov (August 2026).
- Cited under Iowa formation fee: Filing fee: legis.iowa.gov (October 2026).
- Cited under Iowa registered agent statute: legis.iowa.gov (October 2026).
- Price input, Iowa Registered Agent.co pricing page, taken November 13, 2026
- Price input, Mainstay Filing Iowa service page, taken November 13, 2026
- Price input, IA Registered Agent.org pricing page, taken November 13, 2026