The essentials · Idaho
3 Best Registered Agents in Idaho (2026): Simply Ranked
At a glance
- Required?
- Yes, it is required
- Title in law
- Registered agent
- Price of an agent
- $99 to $149 a year
- Our pick
- ID Registered Agent.org, Mainstay Filing then Idaho Registered Agent.co
Idaho: the order
The order follows five checks. Three-year cost comes first, then what the price covers. See method.1. ID Registered Agent.org: best for an LLC that stays put
$99 a year, then $99
ID Registered Agent.org ranks first in Idaho. The local price is $99 a year, $99 at renewal, for one state.
It costs less than Mainstay Filing over three years. Cost carries the most weight.
Includes
- In-state address
- Scans of legal papers
Good
- A lower yearly bill than the national pick
- Annual price $99, renewal price $99
Against
- Idaho only
- Leaves the annual report on your desk
2. Mainstay Filing: best for one price in every state
$149 a year, then $149
Mainstay Filing ranks second. A single yearly price, $149, follows the LLC across state lines.
ID Registered Agent.org is $150 less over three years. That decides the order.
Includes
- A street address in the state
- Free scans of three government mailings a year
- For LLCs, corporations, LPs, LLPs and nonprofits
Good
- One price in all fifty states
- Annual price $149, renewal price $149
Against
- $50 a year above ID Registered Agent.org
- You still file reports
3. Idaho Registered Agent.co: best for another local option
$99 a year, then $99
Idaho Registered Agent.co takes third place because the local price is $99 a year, $99 at renewal, for one state.
Its prices match ID Registered Agent.org exactly. The order between them is close.
Includes
- In-state address
- Scans of legal papers
Good
- Annual price $99, renewal price $99
- A lower yearly bill than the national pick
Against
- Idaho only
- Leaves the annual report on your desk
Prices
| # | Company | Year one | Renewal | Three years | Includes | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | ID Registered Agent.org | $99 | $99/yr | $297 | In-state address; scans of legal papers | View ID Registered Agent.orgPartner link. We may earn money if you buy. |
| 2 | Mainstay Filing | $149 | $149/yr | $447 | A street address in the state; free scans of three government mailings a year; For LLCs, corporations, LPs, LLPs and nonprofits | View Mainstay FilingPartner link. We may earn money if you buy. |
| 3 | Idaho Registered Agent.co | $99 | $99/yr | $297 | In-state address; scans of legal papers | View Idaho Registered Agent.coPartner link. We may earn money if you buy. |
Key questions
Is a registered agent required?
Every LLC must name a registered agent with an in-state street address.
Statute: Idaho Code § 30-21-404. from legislature.idaho.gov, October 2026, kept short
Who may be the agent?
An Idaho resident, or a business entity authorized to do business in Idaho. An assumed business name (DBA) cannot serve.
If you qualify, you can be your own agent at no cost.
What does an agent cost?
Our picks charge $99 to $149 a year. Three years cost $297 to $447.
No state fee depends on the agent.
What does an agent do?
It is the LLC's contact in Idaho for court papers and state letters.
If papers arrive and nobody accepts them, a case can proceed without the LLC. Service of process, defined
What does the state bill yearly?
File the annual report each year. It is free. The state puts the date at last day of the entity's anniversary month.
from legislature.idaho.gov, October 2026, kept short
What put the first pick first?
On three-year cost (38%), ID Registered Agent.org leads.
65% of the score is three-year cost and work included.
Mainstay Filing runs $150 higher over three years than ID Registered Agent.org's $297.
Idaho: registered agents
| Requirement | Rule or amount | Source |
|---|---|---|
| LLC filing fee | $100 | from legislature.idaho.gov, October 2026, kept short |
| Registered agent | Yes, it is required | from legislature.idaho.gov, October 2026, kept short |
| Annual report | No fee | from legislature.idaho.gov, October 2026, kept short |
| Three-year state total | $100 | The rows above, added |
Also asked
Can I be my own agent?
Yes, if you meet the state's rules on who may serve and on the address.
Which addresses count?
The address has to be a physical street address in Idaho. P.O. boxes and commercial mailboxes are not accepted.
What do the picks cost over three years?
Across three years: ID Registered Agent.org at $297, Mainstay Filing at $447, Idaho Registered Agent.co at $297
Are the fees official?
State fees come from Idaho's official documents. Service prices come from each company's price page. Both are dated here.
Does the law require one?
No. Owners may file directly. A service saves time and can act as agent.
What is the best registered agent in Idaho?
ID Registered Agent.org, because it puts a street address on file in Idaho for $99 a year. Then Mainstay Filing and Idaho Registered Agent.co.
References
- Charter Simple keeps Idaho yearly filing: Annual report on file from legislature.idaho.gov, confirmed October 2026, and nothing more
- Charter Simple keeps Idaho Code § 30-25-201 on file from legislature.idaho.gov, confirmed August 2026, and nothing more
- Charter Simple keeps Idaho formation fee: Filing fee on file from sos.idaho.gov, confirmed October 2026, and nothing more
- Charter Simple keeps Idaho formation fee: Filing fee on file from legislature.idaho.gov, confirmed October 2026, and nothing more
- Charter Simple keeps Idaho registered agent statute on file from legislature.idaho.gov, confirmed October 2026, and nothing more
- ID Registered Agent.org pricing page, read November 13, 2026
- Mainstay Filing Idaho service page, read November 13, 2026
- Idaho Registered Agent.co pricing page, read November 13, 2026