Registered agent price index · Maryland
3 Best Registered Agents in Maryland (2026): Price Index
Index basis: Index of five columns: three-year cost (38%), coverage per dollar (32%), renewal step, crossover year and price transparency. Basis explained
Figures at a glance
Maryland ledger, best value first
1. Maryland Registered Agent.co: best for the smallest three-year sum
Highest valueMaryland Registered Agent.co holds the first line: a three-year subtotal of $297 when the company never leaves the state.
Its three-year subtotal is under Mainstay Filing's, and three-year cost carries 38% of the index.
Line includes
- A street address inside the state
- Served papers appear online
Credits
- Cheaper annually than Mainstay Filing
- $99 a year, unchanged at renewal
Debits
- Nothing outside the state
- The Business Entity Annual Report is not covered
2. MD Registered Agent.org: best for one more in-state address
In-state lineMD Registered Agent.org is line 2: a three-year subtotal of $297 when the company never leaves the state.
Maryland Registered Agent.co publishes the same prices.
Line includes
- A street address inside the state
- Served papers appear online
Credits
- $99 a year, unchanged at renewal
- Cheaper annually than Mainstay Filing
Debits
- Nothing outside the state
- The Business Entity Annual Report is not covered
3. Mainstay Filing: best for a price that never changes by state
The bundleMainstay Filing is line 3: the same $149 yearly price in all fifty states.
Three years total $150 more than Maryland Registered Agent.co.
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
- Goes wherever the company goes
- $149 a year, unchanged at renewal
Debits
- Priced $50 higher annually
- You still handle the reports
What each line costs, year by year
| Line | Provider | Total, year 1 | Total, year 2 | Total, year 3 | Total, year 5 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Maryland Registered Agent.co | $99 | $198 | $297 | $495 | Visit Maryland Registered Agent.coPartner link. We may earn money if you buy. |
| 2 | MD Registered Agent.org | $99 | $198 | $297 | $495 | Visit MD 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
What Maryland charges itself
| Entry | Amount | Cited from |
|---|---|---|
| Fee to file the articles | $100 | egov.maryland.gov (read October 2026) per the state |
| Business Entity Annual Report | $300 every year | dat.maryland.gov (read August 2026) per the state |
| 3-year state cost | $700 | Filing + reports + any tax |
How the index came out
Weight 38%: three-year cost index. That column separated the top two lines.
$297 is the three-year figure for Maryland Registered Agent.co, a saving of $150 next to Mainstay Filing.
Official Maryland resident agent requirements (State Department of Assessments and Taxation (SDAT))
Every LLC must name a registered agent with an in-state street address.
A Maryland resident, or a Maryland corporation, LLC or limited partnership. (Md. Code, Corps. & Ass'ns § 1-101(x))
The address has to be a Maryland address on file with the State Department of Assessments and Taxation; P.O. boxes are not accepted. The LLC also keeps a principal office in Maryland.
Quoted from: mgaleg.maryland.gov (read October 2026) per the state
Skipping the service
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 Maryland registered agent charge each year?
Expect $99 to $149 a year.
What do three years of agent service cost?
$297 to $447 in service fees, state charges excluded.
Does Maryland require a resident agent for every LLC?
Yes. Every LLC must name a registered agent with an in-state street address.
May I serve as my own resident agent?
If you qualify, yes; the requirements section lists the rules.
What does the state collect from the LLC every year?
After formation, Maryland expects the Business Entity Annual Report at $300 every year, April 15.
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 Maryland?
Line one is Maryland Registered Agent.co, line two MD Registered Agent.org, line three Mainstay Filing.
Source lines
- Maryland State Department of Assessments is backed by dat.maryland.gov, read August 2026.
- Maryland State Department of Assessments is backed by dat.maryland.gov, read August 2026.
- Maryland report due date is backed by dat.maryland.gov, read August 2026.
- Md is backed by mgaleg.maryland.gov, read August 2026.
- Maryland formation fee: Filing fee is backed by mgaleg.maryland.gov, read October 2026.
- Maryland formation fee: Filing fee is backed by egov.maryland.gov, read October 2026.
- Maryland registered agent statute is backed by mgaleg.maryland.gov, read October 2026.
- November 13, 2026 reading of the Maryland Registered Agent.co pricing page
- November 13, 2026 reading of the MD Registered Agent.org pricing page
- November 13, 2026 reading of the Mainstay Filing Maryland service page