Registered agent price index · New Jersey
3 Best Registered Agents in New Jersey (2026): Price Index
Index basis: Weighted index: cost over three years counts 38%, coverage per dollar 32%
Ledger summary
The indexed ledger
1. Mainstay Filing: best for a nationwide agent
Highest valueLine one is Mainstay Filing: the same $149 yearly price in all fifty states.
A $150 three-year premium over New Jersey Registered Agent.co buys more coverage, which decides this index.
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 a year, unchanged at renewal
- Reaches all fifty states
Debits
- Priced $50 higher annually
- Does not file the recurring report
2. New Jersey Registered Agent.co: best for companies with one state to cover
Local providerNew Jersey Registered Agent.co fills line 2: $99/yr, $99 when it renews, for an LLC that stays in one state.
Line includes
- An in-state address on record
- Service of process, scanned and posted
Credits
- Price $99, renewal $99
- Yearly line under the national one
Debits
- A one-state service
- The price skips the annual report
3. Registered Agent NJ.org: best for a second in-state choice
Local providerRegistered Agent NJ.org fills line 3: $99/yr, $99 when it renews, for an LLC that stays in one state.
New Jersey Registered Agent.co publishes the same prices.
Line includes
- An in-state address on record
- Service of process, scanned and posted
Credits
- Yearly line under the national one
- Price $99, renewal $99
Debits
- A one-state service
- The price skips the annual report
Running subtotals
| 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 | New Jersey Registered Agent.co | $99 | $198 | $297 | $495 | Visit New Jersey Registered Agent.coPartner link. We may earn money if you buy. |
| 3 | Registered Agent NJ.org | $99 | $198 | $297 | $495 | Visit Registered Agent NJ.orgPartner link. We may earn money if you buy. |
Crossover check
The New Jersey fee schedule
| Entry | Amount | Cited from |
|---|---|---|
| Cost to form | $100 | pub.njleg.gov (read October 2026) per the state |
| Annual report | $75 every year | njportal.com (read August 2026) per the state |
| 3-year state cost | $250 | Computed from the lines above |
Why line one is line one
The deciding column for New Jersey was coverage per dollar (32% of the index), where Mainstay Filing led.
One agent price in every state indexed above New Jersey Registered Agent.co's lower one-state price.
Official New Jersey registered agent requirements (New Jersey Secretary of State)
Every LLC must name a registered agent with an in-state street address.
A New Jersey resident, or a business with authority to do business in New Jersey, such as a corporation registered and in good standing with the State Treasurer. See N.J.S.A. 42:2C-14.
The address has to be a New Jersey street address. A P.O. box can be listed only together with the street address.
Source text: pub.njleg.gov (read October 2026) per the state
The state-fees-only line
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.
Price questions
How much does a New Jersey registered agent charge each year?
$99 to $149 yearly.
What do three years of agent service cost?
$297 to $447 across the lines, before state fees.
Does New Jersey 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?
$75 annually for the annual report, with the deadline described as last day of the LLC's anniversary month.
When does one line pass another in total cost?
No crossover point inside ten years.
Which registered agent indexes best in New Jersey?
Top to bottom, the New Jersey ledger reads Mainstay Filing, New Jersey Registered Agent.co and Registered Agent NJ.org.
Source lines
- Line for New Jersey Division of Revenue: njportal.com, August 2026.
- Line for New Jersey Division of Revenue: njportal.com, August 2026.
- Line for New Jersey report due date: njleg.state.nj.us, August 2026.
- Line for New Jersey DORES, Getting Registered: nj.gov, October 2026.
- Line for New Jersey formation fee: Filing: pub.njleg.gov, October 2026.
- Line for New Jersey registered agent statute: pub.njleg.gov, October 2026.
- Entry: Mainstay Filing New Jersey service page, read November 13, 2026
- Entry: New Jersey Registered Agent.co pricing page, read November 13, 2026
- Entry: Registered Agent NJ.org pricing page, read November 13, 2026