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Registered agents in Ohio, compared (2026)
Ohio requires every LLC to have a registered agent. Of the 9 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.
- Ohio rules checked October 20, 2026
- Provider pages read October 2026
The Ohio 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 |
| CorpNet | Same price every year | Not itemized on its page | None stated |
| 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. |
| 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. |
| IncParadise | Same price every year | Not itemized on its page | Its state page also lists a $40/yr pre-pay special. |
| 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. |
| Swyft Filings | Billed quarterly | Not itemized on its page | Billed $149 per quarter, which is $596 a year. |
Ohio agent rules
- Requirement
- Required. An Ohio resident, or a business entity with a business address in Ohio.
- Address
- 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.
- Change-of-agent fee
- $25
- Statute
- Ohio Rev. Code § 1706.09
Questions
Which registered agents serve Ohio?
9 providers have a published price for Ohio, including Mainstay Filing (best overall): Mainstay Filing, CorpNet, LegalZoom, ZenBusiness, MyUSACorporation, IncParadise, Northwest Registered Agent, Bizee and Swyft Filings.
Do I need a registered agent in Ohio?
Yes. An Ohio resident, or a business entity with a business address in Ohio.
Where must the agent be located in Ohio?
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.
What does it cost to change agents in Ohio?
The state charges $25 to file the change (Ohio Rev. Code § 1706.09).
Sources
- Ohio registered agent statute (Ohio Rev. Code § 1706.09): codes.ohio.gov/ohio-revised-code/section-1706.09, checked October 20, 2026
- Ohio Secretary of State: www.ohiosos.gov/, checked October 20, 2026
- Provider registered agent pages (features and pricing model), checked October 20, 2026