Registered agent price index · North Dakota
3 Best Registered Agents in North Dakota (2026): Price Index
Index basis: Weighted index: cost over three years counts 38%, coverage per dollar 32%
Ledger summary
North Dakota lines, indexed
1. ND Registered Agents.org: best for the smallest yearly agent bill
Best value on the ledgerND Registered Agents.org takes line one of the North Dakota index: a single-state agent priced at $99 a year.
It beats Mainstay Filing on the three-year column, the largest weight in the index.
Line includes
- A local registered office
- Legal papers scanned into your account
Credits
- Undercuts Mainstay Filing per year
- Flat $99 per year
Debits
- Covers North Dakota only
- No help with the annual report
2. Mainstay Filing: best for owners who might expand
Covers the most itemsNext on the ledger: Mainstay Filing, with $149 a year, renewing at $149, with a single account for every state.
The $150 three-year difference from ND Registered Agents.org fixes its position.
Line includes
- A physical address on public record
- Three government mailings a year, scanned at no cost
- Serves nonprofits, corporations, LPs and LLPs along with LLCs
Credits
- $149, every year
- One price in all fifty states
Debits
- ND Registered Agents.org costs $50 less each year
- You still handle the reports
3. North Dakota Registered Agent.co: best for a local backup
Single-state planNext on the ledger: North Dakota Registered Agent.co, with a single-state agent priced at $99 a year.
Its figures are identical to ND Registered Agents.org's.
Line includes
- A local registered office
- Legal papers scanned into your account
Credits
- Flat $99 per year
- Undercuts Mainstay Filing per year
Debits
- Covers North Dakota only
- No help with the annual report
Running subtotals
| Line | Provider | Total, year 1 | Total, year 2 | Total, year 3 | Total, year 5 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | ND Registered Agents.org | $99 | $198 | $297 | $495 | Visit ND Registered Agents.orgPartner 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 | North Dakota Registered Agent.co | $99 | $198 | $297 | $495 | Visit North Dakota Registered Agent.coPartner link. We may earn money if you buy. |
Subtotal calculator
What North Dakota charges itself
| Entry | Amount | Cited from |
|---|---|---|
| Fee to file the articles | $135 | sos.nd.gov (read October 2026) per the state |
| Annual report | $50 every year | sos.nd.gov (read August 2026) per the state |
| If the report is late | $50 | sos.nd.gov (read August 2026) per the state |
| State total, years 1 to 3 | $235 | Total of the above |
What settled the order
Three-year cost index settled line one. That column is 38% of the index; coverage per dollar, renewal step, crossover year and price transparency make up the rest.
ND Registered Agents.org subtotals $297 after three years, $150 below Mainstay Filing.
Official North Dakota registered agent requirements (North Dakota Secretary of State)
Every LLC must name a registered agent with an in-state street address.
A commercial registered agent listed with the Secretary of State, or a noncommercial agent: a North Dakota resident, or an entity registered with the Secretary of State that has a North Dakota business office. A business cannot serve as its own agent. Rule: N.D. Cent. Code § 10-01.1-05.
The address has to be a complete physical address in North Dakota. P.O. boxes are not accepted.
Official wording: ndlegis.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 North Dakota registered agent charge each year?
Our lines charge $99 to $149 per year.
What do three years of agent service cost?
Service subtotals run $297 to $447 over three years.
Does North Dakota 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?
$50 annually for the annual report, with the deadline described as November 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 North Dakota?
ND Registered Agents.org: line one on three-year cost index. Then Mainstay Filing and North Dakota Registered Agent.co.
Source lines
- North Dakota Secretary of State is backed by sos.nd.gov, read August 2026.
- North Dakota Secretary of State is backed by sos.nd.gov, read August 2026.
- North Dakota report due date is backed by ndlegis.gov, read August 2026.
- North Dakota formation fee: Filing is backed by sos.nd.gov, read October 2026.
- North Dakota registered agent statute is backed by ndlegis.gov, read October 2026.
- Price input, ND Registered Agents.org pricing page, taken November 13, 2026
- Price input, Mainstay Filing North Dakota service page, taken November 13, 2026
- Price input, North Dakota Registered Agent.co pricing page, taken November 13, 2026