Kept simple · New Jersey
3 Best Registered Agents in New Jersey (2026): Simply Ranked
The short version
- Required?
- Required: yes
- Title in law
- Registered agent
- Typical price
- $99 to $149 per year
- Our pick
- Mainstay Filing, New Jersey Registered Agent.co then Registered Agent NJ.org
Ranked in New Jersey
Prices come from each company's own page. Method.1. Mainstay Filing: best for one price in every state
$149 a year, then $149
Mainstay Filing comes first because a single yearly price, $149, follows the LLC across state lines.
New Jersey Registered Agent.co costs $150 less over three years. It works only in New Jersey.
Includes
- A street address in the state
- Three government mailings a year scanned free
- Serves LLCs, corporations, LPs, LLPs and nonprofits
Good
- $149 a year, flat at renewal
- One price in all fifty states
Against
- New Jersey Registered Agent.co is $50 less each year
- Agent only. No report filing
2. New Jersey Registered Agent.co: best for one-state companies
$99 a year, then $99
New Jersey Registered Agent.co takes second place because the local price is $99 a year, $99 at renewal, for one state.
Includes
- In-state address
- Scans of legal papers
Good
- A lower yearly bill than the national pick
- $99 a year, flat at renewal
Against
- New Jersey only
- Your own task list gains the annual report
3. Registered Agent NJ.org: best for another local option
$99 a year, then $99
Registered Agent NJ.org takes third place because the local price is $99 a year, $99 at renewal, for one state.
Price for price, a tie with New Jersey Registered Agent.co.
Includes
- In-state address
- Scans of legal papers
Good
- A lower yearly bill than the national pick
- $99 a year, flat at renewal
Against
- New Jersey only
- Your own task list gains the annual report
Prices
| # | Name | Start | After year one | Three years | Includes | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Mainstay Filing | $149 | $149/yr | $447 | A street address in the state; three government mailings a year scanned free; Serves LLCs, corporations, LPs, LLPs and nonprofits | Visit Mainstay FilingPartner link. We may earn money if you buy. |
| 2 | New Jersey Registered Agent.co | $99 | $99/yr | $297 | In-state address; scans of legal papers | Visit New Jersey Registered Agent.coPartner link. We may earn money if you buy. |
| 3 | Registered Agent NJ.org | $99 | $99/yr | $297 | In-state address; scans of legal papers | Visit Registered Agent NJ.orgPartner 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.
Statute: N.J.S.A. 42:2C-14. from pub.njleg.gov, October 2026, kept short
Who may be the agent?
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.
A qualifying owner can serve for free.
What does an agent cost?
Our picks charge $99 to $149 a year. Three years cost $297 to $447.
State fees do not change with your choice of agent.
What does an agent do?
It receives lawsuits and official state mail for the LLC at an address in New Jersey.
What matters is that nothing important sits unseen. What is service of process?
What does the state bill yearly?
The annual report comes each year and costs $75. In the state's words the filing is due last day of the LLC's anniversary month. Note it early.
from njportal.com, August 2026, kept short
Why this order?
Mainstay Filing scores best on work included, which is 27% of the score.
Two checks carry most of the weight: three-year cost (38%) and work included (27%).
Only the first pick works in all fifty states.
New Jersey: registered agents
| Requirement | Detail | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Fee to form | $100 | from pub.njleg.gov, October 2026, kept short |
| Registered agent | Required: yes | from pub.njleg.gov, October 2026, kept short |
| Annual report | $75 every year | from njportal.com, August 2026, kept short |
| State fees, three years | $250 | The rows above, added |
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.
Which addresses count?
The address has to be a New Jersey street address. A P.O. box can be listed only together with the street address.
What do the picks cost over three years?
Mainstay Filing is $447, while New Jersey Registered Agent.co is $297, while Registered Agent NJ.org is $297
Are the fees official?
Every state fee links to its official page. Every service price comes from the company's own site.
Must I use a service?
No law requires a service. It is a paid convenience.
Which registered agent should I use in New Jersey?
Mainstay Filing, because $149 annually buys the same agent service in all fifty states. Then New Jersey Registered Agent.co and Registered Agent NJ.org.
References
- Entry for New Jersey Division of Revenue: read at njportal.com, dated August 2026, kept short on purpose
- Entry for New Jersey Division of Revenue: read at njportal.com, dated August 2026, kept short on purpose
- Entry for New Jersey report due date: read at njleg.state.nj.us, dated August 2026, kept short on purpose
- Entry for New Jersey DORES, Getting Registered: read at nj.gov, dated October 2026, kept short on purpose
- Entry for New Jersey formation fee: Filing: read at pub.njleg.gov, dated October 2026, kept short on purpose
- Entry for New Jersey registered agent statute: read at pub.njleg.gov, dated October 2026, kept short on purpose
- The Mainstay Filing New Jersey service page, on November 13, 2026
- The New Jersey Registered Agent.co pricing page, on November 13, 2026
- The Registered Agent NJ.org pricing page, on November 13, 2026