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Registered agents in Utah, compared (2026)
Utah requires every LLC to have a registered agent. Of the 6 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 $17.
- Utah rules checked October 20, 2026
- Provider pages read October 2026
The Utah 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 |
| Standard Filings | Same price every year | Not itemized on its page | Its page says $199/yr in any state. |
| 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. |
Utah agent rules
- Requirement
- Required. A commercial registered agent listed with the state, a noncommercial agent (an individual or entity), or the holder of a named position in the company.
- Address
- The address has to be an actual street address or rural route box number in Utah. A P.O. box can follow the street address but cannot replace it.
- Change-of-agent fee
- $17
- Statute
- Utah Code § 16-17-203
Questions
Which registered agents serve Utah?
6 providers have a published price for Utah, including Mainstay Filing (best overall): Mainstay Filing, Standard Filings, Northwest Registered Agent, ZenBusiness, Bizee and LegalZoom.
Do I need a registered agent in Utah?
Yes. A commercial registered agent listed with the state, a noncommercial agent (an individual or entity), or the holder of a named position in the company.
Where must the agent be located in Utah?
The address has to be an actual street address or rural route box number in Utah. A P.O. box can follow the street address but cannot replace it.
What does it cost to change agents in Utah?
The state charges $17 to file the change (Utah Code § 16-17-203).
Sources
- Utah registered agent statute (Utah Code § 16-17-203): le.utah.gov/xcode/Title16/Chapter17/C16-17_1800010118000101.pdf, checked October 20, 2026
- Utah Secretary of State: corporations.utah.gov/, checked October 20, 2026
- Provider registered agent pages (features and pricing model), checked October 20, 2026