Registered agent price index · Tennessee
3 Best Registered Agents in Tennessee (2026): Price Index
Index basis: Rows follow our value index, led by three-year cost
Quick tally
The indexed ledger
1. Mainstay Filing: best for companies in several states
First lineBest value in Tennessee is Mainstay Filing: the same $149 yearly price in all fifty states.
TN Registered Agent.org subtotals $150 less over three years, but the 32% coverage column favors this line.
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 a year, unchanged at renewal
- A single account for every state
Debits
- $50 more per year than the local line
- You still handle the reports
2. TN Registered Agent.org: best for LLCs that stay put
Tennessee focusLine 2 goes to TN Registered Agent.org: one state, $99 a year, $99 at renewal.
Line includes
- A local registered office
- Scans of served papers
Credits
- $99 a year, unchanged at renewal
- Costs less each year than Mainstay Filing
Debits
- Nothing outside the state
- The price skips the annual report
3. Tennessee Registered Agent.co: best for a second in-state choice
Tennessee focusLine 3 goes to Tennessee Registered Agent.co: one state, $99 a year, $99 at renewal.
Same year-one and renewal prices as TN Registered Agent.org.
Line includes
- A local registered office
- Scans of served papers
Credits
- $99 a year, unchanged at renewal
- Costs less each year than Mainstay Filing
Debits
- Nothing outside the state
- The price skips the annual report
What each line costs, year by year
| 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 | TN Registered Agent.org | $99 | $198 | $297 | $495 | Visit TN Registered Agent.orgPartner link. We may earn money if you buy. |
| 3 | Tennessee Registered Agent.co | $99 | $198 | $297 | $495 | Visit Tennessee Registered Agent.coPartner link. We may earn money if you buy. |
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The Tennessee fee schedule
| Entry | Amount | Cited from |
|---|---|---|
| Fee to file the articles | $300 | sos.tn.gov (read October 2026) per the state |
| Annual report | $300 every year | sos.tn.gov (read October 2026) per the state |
| 3-year state cost | $900 | Sum of the lines above |
What settled the order
Weight 32%: coverage per dollar. That column separated the top two lines.
Coverage put it above TN Registered Agent.org.
Official Tennessee registered agent requirements (Tennessee Secretary of State)
Every LLC must name a registered agent with an in-state street address.
A Tennessee resident, or a business entity formed in Tennessee or authorized there with an office at the registered office street address. Statute: Tenn. Code Ann. § 48-249-109.
The address has to be a Tennessee street address, with the county. P.O. boxes are not accepted.
Official wording: sos-prod.tnsosgovfiles.com (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 Tennessee address and someone to accept legal papers.
Price questions
How much does a Tennessee registered agent charge each year?
From $99 to $149 a year on this ledger.
What do three years of agent service cost?
Three years of service costs $297 to $447.
Does Tennessee 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?
$300 annually for the annual report, with the deadline described as on or before the first day of the fourth month following the close of the LLC's fiscal year.
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 Tennessee?
Top to bottom, the Tennessee ledger reads Mainstay Filing, TN Registered Agent.org and Tennessee Registered Agent.co.
Source lines
- Line for Tennessee Secretary of State, Division: tnbear.tn.gov, August 2026.
- Line for Tennessee Secretary of State, Division: sos.tn.gov, August 2026.
- Line for Tennessee yearly filing: Annual report: sos.tn.gov, October 2026.
- Line for Tennessee report due date: law.justia.com, August 2026.
- Line for Tennessee formation fee: Filing fee: sos.tn.gov, October 2026.
- Line for Tennessee registered agent statute: sos-prod.tnsosgovfiles.com, October 2026.
- Ledger input from the Mainstay Filing Tennessee service page, November 13, 2026
- Ledger input from the TN Registered Agent.org pricing page, November 13, 2026
- Ledger input from the Tennessee Registered Agent.co pricing page, November 13, 2026