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Registered agents in Delaware, compared (2026)
Delaware requires every LLC to have a registered agent. Of the 7 providers with a published price here, Mainstay Filing is our best overall pick at $149 a year, flat. The state’s own fee to change agents is $50.
- Delaware rules checked October 20, 2026
- Provider pages read October 2026
The Delaware line-up
| Provider | How it charges | What its page lists | Fine print |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mainstay Filing | Same price every year | Registered agent in any state, all year; Mail and legal-document scanning and forwarding; Compliance reminders and stored documents | $149 a year, same at renewal |
| IncParadise | Same price every year | Not itemized on its page | Its state page also lists a $40/yr pre-pay special. |
| CorpNet | Same price every year | Not itemized on its page | None stated |
| Northwest Registered Agent | Same price every year | Its address on public filings; scans of state and legal mail; up to 5 pieces of other business mail scanned free a year; domain, website, email and phone line | Its page says the price has not gone up in 20 years. $100/yr per state for five or more states. |
| ZenBusiness | Introductory price, higher at renewal | Document receipt, scanning and upload to a dashboard; email notifications | $99 plus state fees for the first year, then $199/yr. |
| Bizee | Same price every year | Compliance notifications; its address on the public record | Standalone price. The first year is free when you form your company through Bizee. |
| LegalZoom | Same price every year | Alerts when mail arrives; documents scanned and uploaded; annual report reminders | Price for first-time agent customers. Auto-renews at the purchase rate; LegalZoom says the renewal rate is subject to change. |
Delaware agent rules
- Requirement
- Required. The LLC itself, a Delaware resident, or a business entity formed in Delaware or authorized to do business there.
- Address
- The address has to be a registered office in Delaware. An entity agent keeps a business office there that is generally open; an individual agent has to be generally present there. A virtual office or mail-forwarding service alone does not qualify.
- Change-of-agent fee
- $50
- Statute
- 6 Del. C. § 18-104
Questions
Which registered agents serve Delaware?
7 providers have a published price for Delaware, including Mainstay Filing (best overall): Mainstay Filing, IncParadise, CorpNet, Northwest Registered Agent, ZenBusiness, Bizee and LegalZoom.
Do I need a registered agent in Delaware?
Yes. The LLC itself, a Delaware resident, or a business entity formed in Delaware or authorized to do business there.
Where must the agent be located in Delaware?
The address has to be a registered office in Delaware. An entity agent keeps a business office there that is generally open; an individual agent has to be generally present there. A virtual office or mail-forwarding service alone does not qualify.
What does it cost to change agents in Delaware?
The state charges $50 to file the change (6 Del. C. § 18-104).
Sources
- Delaware registered agent statute (6 Del. C. § 18-104): delcode.delaware.gov/title6/c018/sc01/index.html, checked October 20, 2026
- Delaware Secretary of State: corp.delaware.gov/, checked October 20, 2026
- Provider registered agent pages (features and pricing model), checked October 20, 2026