The essentials · New York
3 Best Registered Agents in New York (2026): Simply Ranked
The short version
- Required?
- Special rule, below
- Title in law
- Agent for service of process
- Price of an agent
- $99 to $149 per year
- Ranked first
- NY Registered Agent.org, Mainstay Filing then New York Registered Agent.ai
Ranked in New York
Prices come from each company's own page. Method.1. NY Registered Agent.org: best for one-state companies
Annual price $99, renewal price $99
NY Registered Agent.org comes first because an LLC that stays in New York pays $99 a year and $99 on renewal.
Its three-year total is under Mainstay Filing's, which puts it first for a company that stays put.
Includes
- In-state address
- Scans of legal papers
Good
- $99 each year, no increase
- A lower yearly bill than the national pick
Against
- New York only
- Your own task list gains the biennial statement
2. Mainstay Filing: best for a company that may grow
Annual price $149, renewal price $149
Mainstay Filing ranks second. A single yearly price, $149, follows the LLC across state lines.
NY Registered Agent.org is $150 less over three years. That decides the order.
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
- $50 a year above NY Registered Agent.org
- You still file reports
3. New York Registered Agent.ai: best for another local option
Annual price $99, renewal price $99
Third place: New York Registered Agent.ai, since an LLC that stays in New York pays $99 a year and $99 on renewal.
It charges what NY Registered Agent.org charges.
Includes
- In-state address
- Scans of legal papers
Good
- $99 each year, no increase
- A lower yearly bill than the national pick
Against
- New York only
- Your own task list gains the biennial statement
Prices
| # | Name | Start | Renewal | Three years | Covers | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | NY Registered Agent.org | $99 | $99/yr | $297 | In-state address; scans of legal papers | Visit NY Registered Agent.orgPartner link. We may earn money if you buy. |
| 2 | 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. |
| 3 | New York Registered Agent.ai | $99 | $99/yr | $297 | In-state address; scans of legal papers | Visit New York Registered Agent.aiPartner link. We may earn money if you buy. |
Key questions
Is an agent for service of process required?
The Secretary of State is the agent for service of process for every New York LLC; naming a registered agent is optional.
Law: N.Y. LLC Law §§ 301 and 302. from nysenate.gov, October 2026, kept short
Who may be the agent?
If one is designated: a person who lives in New York or has a business address there, an LLC formed or authorized in New York, or a corporation formed or authorized in New York.
If you qualify, you can be your own agent at no cost.
What does an agent cost?
$99 to $149 a year with the services we rank. $297 to $447 over three years.
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 New York.
What matters is that nothing important sits unseen. What is service of process?
What else is due each year?
Expect the biennial statement every two years, $9. Its date, set by the state, reads during the calendar month in which the Articles of Organization were filed, every 2 years, which you should keep in view.
from dos.ny.gov, October 2026, kept short
Why this order?
On three-year cost (38%), NY Registered Agent.org leads.
Two checks carry most of the weight: three-year cost (38%) and work included (27%).
Mainstay Filing runs $150 higher over three years than NY Registered Agent.org's $297.
New York: registered agents
| Item | Rule or amount | Source |
|---|---|---|
| LLC filing fee | $200 | from dos.ny.gov, October 2026, kept short |
| Agent for service of process | Special rule, below | from nysenate.gov, October 2026, kept short |
| Biennial statement | $9 every two years | from dos.ny.gov, October 2026, kept short |
| Three-year state total | $209 | The rows above, added |
Questions
May I name myself?
This state does not require an agent. You may name yourself if you qualify.
What address does an agent need?
New York has no registered-office requirement. The Secretary of State is the agent for service of process for every New York LLC and mails a copy of any papers served to the address the company has on file. A designated registered agent's street address goes on the filing.
What do the picks cost over three years?
NY Registered Agent.org is $297, while Mainstay Filing is $447, while New York Registered Agent.ai is $297
Are the fees official?
State fees come from New York'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.
Which ranks first in New York?
NY Registered Agent.org ranks first. The local price is $99 a year, $99 at renewal, for one state. After it, Mainstay Filing and New York Registered Agent.ai.
Sources
- Entry for New York Department of State: read at dos.ny.gov, dated August 2026, kept short on purpose
- Entry for New York Department of State: read at filing.dos.ny.gov, dated August 2026, kept short on purpose
- Entry for New York report due date: read at nysenate.gov, dated August 2026, kept short on purpose
- Entry for NY Limited Liability Company Law: read at nysenate.gov, dated August 2026, kept short on purpose
- Entry for New York formation fee: Filing: read at dos.ny.gov, dated October 2026, kept short on purpose
- Entry for New York registered agent statute: read at nysenate.gov, dated October 2026, kept short on purpose
- The NY Registered Agent.org pricing page, on November 13, 2026
- The Mainstay Filing New York service page, on November 13, 2026
- The New York Registered Agent.ai pricing page, on November 13, 2026