Registered agent price index · Michigan
3 Best Registered Agents in Michigan (2026): Price Index
Index basis: Weighted index: cost over three years counts 38%, coverage per dollar 32%
Figures at a glance
Michigan lines, indexed
1. Mainstay Filing: best for owners who might expand
Best value on the ledgerMainstay Filing holds the first line: $149/yr here and the identical $149 in any other state.
Michigan Registered Agent.co subtotals $150 less over three years, but the 32% coverage column favors this line.
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, every year
- Valid in any state
Debits
- A yearly gap of $50
- Does not file the recurring report
2. Michigan Registered Agent.co: best for companies with one state to cover
Single-state planLine 2 goes to Michigan Registered Agent.co: $99 a year with an in-state street address on file.
Line includes
- An in-state address on record
- Service of process, scanned and posted
Credits
- Price $99, renewal $99
- A yearly bill below Mainstay Filing's
Debits
- Covers Michigan only
- The annual statement is yours to complete
3. MI Registered Agent.org: best for a second in-state choice
Single-state planLine 3 goes to MI Registered Agent.org: $99 a year with an in-state street address on file.
On price alone it is a tie with Michigan Registered Agent.co.
Line includes
- An in-state address on record
- Service of process, scanned and posted
Credits
- A yearly bill below Mainstay Filing's
- Price $99, renewal $99
Debits
- Covers Michigan only
- The annual statement is yours to complete
Cumulative ledger
| 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 | Michigan Registered Agent.co | $99 | $198 | $297 | $495 | Visit Michigan Registered Agent.coPartner link. We may earn money if you buy. |
| 3 | MI Registered Agent.org | $99 | $198 | $297 | $495 | Visit MI Registered Agent.orgPartner link. We may earn money if you buy. |
Crossover check
State fees, with citations
| Entry | Amount | Cited from |
|---|---|---|
| LLC formation fee | $50 | legislature.mi.gov (read September 2026) per the state |
| Annual statement | $25 every year | michigan.gov (read August 2026) per the state |
| Late fee | $10 | michigan.gov (read August 2026) per the state |
| State fees over 3 years | $100 | Sum of the lines above |
How the index came out
The deciding column for Michigan was coverage per dollar (32% of the index), where Mainstay Filing led.
Michigan Registered Agent.co costs less here; fifty-state coverage carried more weight.
Official Michigan resident agent requirements (Department of Licensing and Regulatory Affairs (LARA))
Every LLC must name a registered agent with an in-state street address.
A Michigan resident, or a corporation or LLC formed in Michigan or authorized there, whose business office (or, for a person, residence) is the registered office. Law: MCL 450.4207.
The address has to be a registered office in Michigan, which does not have to be the place of business. P.O. boxes are not accepted.
Source text: legislature.mi.gov (read October 2026) per the state
If you file it yourself
A qualifying owner can name themselves and pay no agent fee; the state's own charges stay the same. The service lines above bill $99 to $149 a year for a Michigan address and someone to accept legal papers.
Questions about Michigan prices
How much does a Michigan registered agent charge each year?
$99 to $149 a year among our lines.
What do three years of agent service cost?
Service subtotals run $297 to $447 over three years.
Does Michigan 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?
Yes, provided you qualify under the rules above.
What does the state collect from the LLC every year?
The recurring charge is $25 for the annual statement annually (February 15).
When does one line pass another in total cost?
Not within ten years; no line overtakes another.
Which registered agent indexes best in Michigan?
Line one is Mainstay Filing, line two Michigan Registered Agent.co, line three MI Registered Agent.org.
Source lines
- Michigan Department of Licensing and. Source michigan.gov; confirmed August 2026.
- Michigan Department of Licensing and. Source michigan.gov; confirmed August 2026.
- Michigan report due date. Source michigan.gov; confirmed August 2026.
- MCL 450.4202. Source legislature.mi.gov; confirmed August 2026.
- Michigan formation fee: Filing fee. Source michigan.gov; confirmed September 2026.
- Michigan formation fee: Filing fee. Source legislature.mi.gov; confirmed September 2026.
- Michigan registered agent statute. Source legislature.mi.gov; confirmed October 2026.
- November 13, 2026 reading of the Mainstay Filing Michigan service page
- November 13, 2026 reading of the Michigan Registered Agent.co pricing page
- November 13, 2026 reading of the MI Registered Agent.org pricing page