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Registered agents in Michigan, compared (2026)
Michigan 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 $5.
- Michigan rules checked October 20, 2026
- Provider pages read October 2026
The Michigan 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 |
| 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. |
| 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. |
| CorpNet | Same price every year | Not itemized on its page | None stated |
| MyLLC | Same price every year | Not itemized on its page | As low as $87/yr if you prepay five years. |
| 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. |
| 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. |
Michigan agent rules
- Requirement
- Required. A Michigan resident, or a corporation or LLC formed in Michigan or authorized there, whose business office (or, for a person, residence) is the registered office.
- Address
- The address has to be a registered office in Michigan, which does not have to be the place of business. P.O. boxes are not accepted.
- Change-of-agent fee
- $5
- Statute
- MCL 450.4207
Questions
Which registered agents serve Michigan?
7 providers have a published price for Michigan, including Mainstay Filing (best overall): Mainstay Filing, ZenBusiness, LegalZoom, CorpNet, MyLLC, Northwest Registered Agent and Bizee.
Do I need a registered agent in Michigan?
Yes. A Michigan resident, or a corporation or LLC formed in Michigan or authorized there, whose business office (or, for a person, residence) is the registered office.
Where must the agent be located in Michigan?
The address has to be a registered office in Michigan, which does not have to be the place of business. P.O. boxes are not accepted.
What does it cost to change agents in Michigan?
The state charges $5 to file the change (MCL 450.4207).
Sources
- Michigan registered agent statute (MCL 450.4207): www.legislature.mi.gov/Laws/MCL?objectName=mcl-450-4207, checked October 20, 2026
- Department of Licensing and Regulatory Affairs (LARA): www.michigan.gov/lara/, checked October 20, 2026
- Provider registered agent pages (features and pricing model), checked October 20, 2026