Registered agent price index · Ohio
2 Best Registered Agents in Ohio (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
Ledger summary
The Ohio index
1. OH Registered Agent.org: best for the smallest three-year sum
Best value on the ledgerOH Registered Agent.org takes line one of the Ohio index: $99/yr, $99 when it renews, for an LLC that stays in one state.
Cost settles it: three years here come in under Mainstay Filing.
Line includes
- An office address in the state
- Service of process, scanned and posted
Credits
- $99 a year, unchanged at renewal
- A yearly bill below Mainstay Filing's
Debits
- Covers Ohio only
2. Mainstay Filing: best for a nationwide agent
Fifty statesNext on the ledger: Mainstay Filing, with $149 a year here and wherever the company registers next.
OH Registered Agent.org subtotals $150 lower across three years, enough to index ahead.
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 yearly with no increase
- One price in all fifty states
Debits
- A yearly gap of $50
- Agent service only; reports are yours
Cumulative ledger
| Line | Provider | Total, year 1 | Total, year 2 | Total, year 3 | Total, year 5 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | OH Registered Agent.org | $99 | $198 | $297 | $495 | Visit OH Registered Agent.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. |
Crossover check
Official state charges
| Entry | Amount | Cited from |
|---|---|---|
| Formation filing charge | $99 | codes.ohio.gov (read October 2026) per the state |
| State fees over 3 years | $99 | Total of the above |
How the index came out
Weight 38%: three-year cost index. That column separated the top two lines.
On the three-year column OH Registered Agent.org sits at $297, which leaves a $150 gap to Mainstay Filing.
Official Ohio statutory agent requirements (Ohio Secretary of State)
Every LLC must name a registered agent with an in-state street address.
An Ohio resident, or a business entity with a business address in Ohio. Rule: Ohio Rev. Code § 1706.09.
The address has to be the agent's home or usual place of business in Ohio. P.O. boxes and commercial mail receiving agencies are not accepted.
As published: codes.ohio.gov (read October 2026) per the state
If you file it yourself
Serving as your own statutory agent adds nothing if you qualify. Each line above charges $99 to $149 a year for the in-state address.
Questions about Ohio prices
How much does a Ohio registered agent charge each year?
$99 to $149 yearly.
What do three years of agent service cost?
$297 to $447 in service fees, state charges excluded.
Does Ohio require a statutory agent for every LLC?
Yes. Every LLC must name a registered agent with an in-state street address.
May I serve as my own statutory agent?
Yes, as long as you meet the eligibility and address rules on this page.
What does the state collect from the LLC every year?
The state asks for no yearly report.
When does one line pass another in total cost?
They never cross in ten years, so the year-one order holds.
Which registered agent indexes best in Ohio?
OH Registered Agent.org indexes first. Mainstay Filing follow.
Source lines
- Line for Ohio Rev: codes.ohio.gov, August 2026.
- Line for Ohio formation fee: Filing fee: codes.ohio.gov, October 2026.
- Line for Ohio registered agent statute: codes.ohio.gov, October 2026.
- November 13, 2026 reading of the OH Registered Agent.org pricing page
- November 13, 2026 reading of the Mainstay Filing Ohio service page