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Registered agents in New Jersey, compared (2026)
New Jersey requires every LLC to have a registered agent. Of the 8 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 $25.
- New Jersey rules checked October 20, 2026
- Provider pages read October 2026
The New Jersey 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 |
| 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. |
| MyLLC | Same price every year | Not itemized on its page | As low as $87/yr if you prepay five years. |
| 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. |
| MyUSACorporation | Same price every year | Not itemized on its page | Payable in advance, per its page. |
| Swyft Filings | Billed quarterly | Not itemized on its page | Billed $149 per quarter, which is $596 a year. |
| 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. |
New Jersey agent rules
- Requirement
- Required. A New Jersey resident, or a business with authority to do business in New Jersey, such as a corporation registered and in good standing with the State Treasurer.
- Address
- The address has to be a New Jersey street address. A P.O. box can be listed only together with the street address.
- Change-of-agent fee
- $25
- Statute
- N.J.S.A. 42:2C-14
Questions
Which registered agents serve New Jersey?
8 providers have a published price for New Jersey, including Mainstay Filing (best overall): Mainstay Filing, LegalZoom, MyLLC, ZenBusiness, MyUSACorporation, Swyft Filings, Northwest Registered Agent and Bizee.
Do I need a registered agent in New Jersey?
Yes. A New Jersey resident, or a business with authority to do business in New Jersey, such as a corporation registered and in good standing with the State Treasurer.
Where must the agent be located in New Jersey?
The address has to be a New Jersey street address. A P.O. box can be listed only together with the street address.
What does it cost to change agents in New Jersey?
The state charges $25 to file the change (N.J.S.A. 42:2C-14).
Sources
- New Jersey registered agent statute (N.J.S.A. 42:2C-14): pub.njleg.gov/bills/2012/PL12/50_.PDF, checked October 20, 2026
- New Jersey Secretary of State: www.njportal.com/dor/businessrecords/, checked October 20, 2026
- Provider registered agent pages (features and pricing model), checked October 20, 2026