Registered agent price index · New York
3 Best Registered Agents in New York (2026): Price Index
Index basis: Highest index first. Cost carries 38% and coverage 32% (the full basis)
Quick tally
New York lines, indexed
1. Mainstay Filing: best for one agent account for every state
Index leaderBest value in New York is Mainstay Filing: $149/yr here and the identical $149 in any other state.
New York Registered Agent.ai subtotals $150 less over three years, but the 32% coverage column favors this line.
Line includes
- A street address inside the state
- Three government mailings a year, scanned at no cost
- Serves nonprofits, corporations, LPs and LLPs along with LLCs
Credits
- Valid in any state
- Price $149, renewal $149
Debits
- $50 more per year than the local line
- Does not file the recurring report
2. New York Registered Agent.ai: best for the smallest three-year sum
Single-state planNew York Registered Agent.ai fills line 2: one state, $99 a year, $99 at renewal.
Line includes
- A street address inside the state
- Legal papers scanned into your account
Credits
- $99 a year, unchanged at renewal
- Cheaper annually than Mainstay Filing
Debits
- Covers New York only
- The price skips the biennial statement
3. NY Registered Agent.org: best for a local backup
Single-state planNY Registered Agent.org fills line 3: one state, $99 a year, $99 at renewal.
On price alone it is a tie with New York Registered Agent.ai.
Line includes
- A street address inside the state
- Legal papers scanned into your account
Credits
- $99 a year, unchanged at renewal
- Cheaper annually than Mainstay Filing
Debits
- Covers New York only
- The price skips the biennial statement
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 | New York Registered Agent.ai | $99 | $198 | $297 | $495 | Visit New York Registered Agent.aiPartner link. We may earn money if you buy. |
| 3 | NY Registered Agent.org | $99 | $198 | $297 | $495 | Visit NY Registered Agent.orgPartner link. We may earn money if you buy. |
Subtotal calculator
State fees, with citations
| Entry | Amount | Cited from |
|---|---|---|
| Fee to file the articles | $200 | dos.ny.gov (read October 2026) per the state |
| Biennial statement | $9 every two years | dos.ny.gov (read October 2026) per the state |
| 3-year state cost | $209 | Sum of the lines above |
How the index came out
Weight 32%: coverage per dollar. That column separated the top two lines.
Coverage in every state outscored New York Registered Agent.ai on our columns.
Official New York agent for service of process requirements (New York Secretary of State)
The Secretary of State is the agent for service of process for every New York LLC; naming a registered agent is optional.
If one is designated: a person who lives in New York or has a business address there, an LLC formed or authorized in New York, or a corporation formed or authorized in New York. Law: N.Y. LLC Law §§ 301 and 302.
New York has no registered-office requirement. The Secretary of State is the agent for service of process for every New York LLC and mails a copy of any papers served to the address the company has on file. A designated registered agent's street address goes on the filing.
Source text: nysenate.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 New York address and someone to accept legal papers.
Common questions
How much does a New York registered agent charge each year?
Expect $99 to $149 a year.
What do three years of agent service cost?
Year one plus two renewals comes to $297 to $447.
Does New York require an agent for service of process for every LLC?
The Secretary of State is the agent for service of process for every New York LLC; naming a registered agent is optional.
May I serve as my own agent for service of process?
You can, and naming anyone is optional; the eligibility rule is in the requirements section.
What does the state collect from the LLC every year?
$9 biennially for the biennial statement, with the deadline described as during the calendar month in which the Articles of Organization were filed, every 2 years.
When does one line pass another in total cost?
No crossover point inside ten years.
Which registered agent indexes best in New York?
Mainstay Filing: line one on coverage per dollar. Then New York Registered Agent.ai and NY Registered Agent.org.
Source lines
- New York Department of State. Source dos.ny.gov; confirmed August 2026.
- New York Department of State. Source filing.dos.ny.gov; confirmed August 2026.
- New York report due date. Source nysenate.gov; confirmed August 2026.
- NY Limited Liability Company Law. Source nysenate.gov; confirmed August 2026.
- New York formation fee: Filing. Source dos.ny.gov; confirmed October 2026.
- New York registered agent statute. Source nysenate.gov; confirmed October 2026.
- Price input, Mainstay Filing New York service page, taken November 13, 2026
- Price input, New York Registered Agent.ai pricing page, taken November 13, 2026
- Price input, NY Registered Agent.org pricing page, taken November 13, 2026