Plain and short · Maine
3 Best Registered Agents in Maine (2026), Kept Simple
At a glance
- Required?
- Yes, it is required
- Title in law
- Registered agent
- Price of an agent
- $99 to $149 a year
- Ranked first
- ME Registered Agent.org, Mainstay Filing then Maine Registered Agent.co
Ranked in Maine
Why this order? The checks are explained here.1. ME Registered Agent.org: best for an LLC that stays put
Annual price $99, renewal price $99
First place: ME Registered Agent.org, since the local price is $99 a year, $99 at renewal, for one state.
Cost decides it. Three years here come to less than at Mainstay Filing.
Includes
- In-state address
- Legal papers scanned online
Good
- A smaller annual price than our first pick
- $99 a year, flat at renewal
Against
- Maine only
- Leaves the annual report on your desk
2. Mainstay Filing: best for one price in every state
Annual price $149, renewal price $149
Mainstay Filing takes second place because there is one rate, $149 a year, wherever the LLC registers.
It ranks lower because three years cost $150 more than ME Registered Agent.org, and cost has the largest weight.
Includes
- An in-state street address
- Three government mailings a year scanned free
- For LLCs, corporations, LPs, LLPs and nonprofits
Good
- $149 a year, flat at renewal
- One account works in any state
Against
- $50 a year above ME Registered Agent.org
- Report filing needs the formation package
3. Maine Registered Agent.co: best for another local option
Annual price $99, renewal price $99
Maine Registered Agent.co takes third place because the local price is $99 a year, $99 at renewal, for one state.
It charges what ME Registered Agent.org charges.
Includes
- In-state address
- Legal papers scanned online
Good
- $99 a year, flat at renewal
- A smaller annual price than our first pick
Against
- Maine only
- Leaves the annual report on your desk
Prices
| # | Company | Start | After year one | Total | Includes | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | ME Registered Agent.org | $99 | $99/yr | $297 | In-state address; legal papers scanned online | Visit ME Registered Agent.orgPartner link. We may earn money if you buy. |
| 2 | Mainstay Filing | $149 | $149/yr | $447 | An in-state street address; three government mailings a year scanned free; For LLCs, corporations, LPs, LLPs and nonprofits | Visit Mainstay FilingPartner link. We may earn money if you buy. |
| 3 | Maine Registered Agent.co | $99 | $99/yr | $297 | In-state address; legal papers scanned online | Visit Maine Registered Agent.coPartner link. We may earn money if you buy. |
The facts
Is a registered agent required?
Every LLC must name a registered agent with an in-state street address.
Law: 5 M.R.S. § 105. legislature.maine.gov as of October 2026, our only source here
Who qualifies?
A commercial registered agent listed with the Secretary of State, or a noncommercial agent: an individual or entity serving as agent in Maine, or the holder of a named position in the company.
A qualifying owner can serve for free.
How much per year?
Our picks charge $99 to $149 a year. Three years cost $297 to $447.
No state fee depends on the agent.
Why does the state want one?
It receives lawsuits and official state mail for the LLC at an address in Maine.
If papers arrive and nobody accepts them, a case can proceed without the LLC. Service of process, defined
What else is due each year?
Pay $85 each year for the annual report. The state puts the date at June 1.
maine.gov as of August 2026, our only source here
What put the first pick first?
ME Registered Agent.org scores best on three-year cost, which is 38% of the score.
Two checks carry most of the weight: three-year cost (38%) and work included (27%).
Mainstay Filing runs $150 higher over three years than ME Registered Agent.org's $297.
Maine: registered agents
| Item | Rule or amount | Source |
|---|---|---|
| LLC filing fee | $175 | legislature.maine.gov as of October 2026, our only source here |
| Registered agent | Yes, it is required | legislature.maine.gov as of October 2026, our only source here |
| Annual report | $85 every year | maine.gov as of August 2026, our only source here |
| Three-year state total | $345 | Sum of the rows above |
Also asked
Can I be my own agent?
Yes, when your address and status fit the rule. Many owners still hire a service for privacy.
What address does an agent need?
A noncommercial agent lists a physical street address in Maine, not a P.O. box. Commercial agents keep their address on file with the state.
What do the picks cost over three years?
Across three years: ME Registered Agent.org at $297, Mainstay Filing at $447, Maine Registered Agent.co at $297
Where do the figures come from?
State fees come from Maine's official documents. Service prices come from each company's price page. Both are dated here.
Does the law require one?
No law requires a service. It is a paid convenience.
What is the best registered agent in Maine?
Put ME Registered Agent.org first, and Mainstay Filing and Maine Registered Agent.co after.
Sources
- Entry for Maine Secretary of State: read at maine.gov, dated August 2026, kept short on purpose
- Entry for Maine Secretary of State: read at maine.gov, dated August 2026, kept short on purpose
- Entry for Maine report due date: read at maine.gov, dated August 2026, kept short on purpose
- Entry for 31 M.R.S. sec. 1531: read at legislature.maine.gov, dated August 2026, kept short on purpose
- Entry for Maine formation fee: Filing fee: read at legislature.maine.gov, dated October 2026, kept short on purpose
- Entry for Maine registered agent statute: read at legislature.maine.gov, dated October 2026, kept short on purpose
- ME Registered Agent.org pricing page, read November 13, 2026
- Mainstay Filing Maine service page, read November 13, 2026
- Maine Registered Agent.co pricing page, read November 13, 2026