Kept simple · Ohio
2 Best Registered Agents in Ohio (2026), Kept Simple
At a glance
- Must an LLC name one?
- Yes, it is required
- Title in law
- Statutory agent
- Price of an agent
- $99 to $149 per year
- Ranked first
- Mainstay Filing then OH Registered Agent.org
Ohio, ranked
Prices come from each company's own page. Method.1. Mainstay Filing: best for a company that may grow
Annual price $149, renewal price $149
Mainstay Filing ranks first in Ohio. Its agent price does not change by state: $149 a year, $149 on renewal.
Choose OH Registered Agent.org and save $150 across three years, if the LLC never leaves Ohio.
Includes
- A street address in the state
- Free scans of three government mailings a year
- Serves LLCs, corporations, LPs, LLPs and nonprofits
Good
- One account works in any state
- $149 a year, flat at renewal
Against
- OH Registered Agent.org is $50 less each year
- Report filing needs the formation package
2. OH Registered Agent.org: best for one-state companies
Annual price $99, renewal price $99
OH Registered Agent.org ranks second. Three years in Ohio cost $297 with this agent.
Includes
- In-state address
- Legal papers scanned online
Good
- $99 each year, no increase
- Costs less a year than Mainstay Filing
Against
- Nothing outside the state
Side by side
| # | Company | Year one | After year one | Three years | Includes | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Mainstay Filing | $149 | $149/yr | $447 | A street address in the state; free scans of three government mailings a year; Serves LLCs, corporations, LPs, LLPs and nonprofits | Visit Mainstay FilingPartner link. We may earn money if you buy. |
| 2 | OH Registered Agent.org | $99 | $99/yr | $297 | In-state address; legal papers scanned online | Visit OH Registered Agent.orgPartner link. We may earn money if you buy. |
Key questions
Is a statutory agent required?
Every LLC must name a registered agent with an in-state street address.
Statute: Ohio Rev. Code § 1706.09. from codes.ohio.gov, October 2026, kept short
Who qualifies?
An Ohio resident, or a business entity with a business address in Ohio.
A qualifying owner can serve for free.
What does an agent cost?
$99 to $149 a year with the services we rank. $297 to $447 over three years.
Whichever agent you name, the state's fees stay the same.
What does an agent do?
It receives lawsuits and official state mail for the LLC at an address in Ohio.
What matters is that nothing important sits unseen. Service of process, defined
What else is due each year?
No report falls due.
Why this order?
On work included (27%), Mainstay Filing leads.
Five checks: three-year cost (38%), work included (27%), readable pricing (13%), renewal steadiness (11%) and state coverage (11%).
Only the first pick works in all fifty states.
Ohio agent rules, sourced
| Item | Rule or amount | Source |
|---|---|---|
| LLC filing fee | $99 | from codes.ohio.gov, October 2026, kept short |
| Statutory agent | Yes, it is required | from codes.ohio.gov, October 2026, kept short |
| State fees, three years | $99 | The rows above, added |
Also asked
May I name myself?
Yes, if you meet the state's rules on who may serve and on the address.
What address does an agent need?
The address has to be the agent's home or usual place of business in Ohio. P.O. boxes and commercial mail receiving agencies are not accepted.
What do the picks cost over three years?
Across three years: Mainstay Filing at $447, OH Registered Agent.org at $297
Where do the figures come from?
State fees come from Ohio's official documents. Service prices come from each company's price page. Both are dated here.
Must I use a service?
Not required. The state takes filings from owners.
Which registered agent should I use in Ohio?
Mainstay Filing ranks first. A single yearly price, $149, follows the LLC across state lines. After it, OH Registered Agent.org.
Sources
- Entry for Ohio Rev: read at codes.ohio.gov, dated August 2026, kept short on purpose
- Entry for Ohio formation fee: Filing fee: read at codes.ohio.gov, dated October 2026, kept short on purpose
- Entry for Ohio registered agent statute: read at codes.ohio.gov, dated October 2026, kept short on purpose
- The Mainstay Filing Ohio service page, on November 13, 2026
- The OH Registered Agent.org pricing page, on November 13, 2026