Plain and short · Tennessee
3 Best Registered Agents in Tennessee (2026): Simply Ranked
The short version
- Must an LLC name one?
- Yes, it is required
- Statute's word
- Registered agent
- Price of an agent
- $99 to $149 a year
- Ranked first
- Tennessee Registered Agent.co, Mainstay Filing then TN Registered Agent.org
Ranked in Tennessee
Prices come from each company's own page. Method.1. Tennessee Registered Agent.co: best for an LLC that stays put
$99 a year, then $99
Tennessee Registered Agent.co comes first because three years in Tennessee cost $297 with this agent.
Its three-year total is under Mainstay Filing's, which puts it first for a company that stays put.
Includes
- A local address
- Legal papers scanned online
Good
- $99 a year, flat at renewal
- A lower yearly bill than the national pick
Against
- Nothing outside the state
- Excludes the annual report from the price
2. Mainstay Filing: best for one price in every state
$149 a year, then $149
Mainstay Filing ranks second. Its agent price does not change by state: $149 a year, $149 on renewal.
The $150 three-year gap to Tennessee Registered Agent.co explains the lower place.
Includes
- A street address in the state
- Three government mailings a year scanned free
- For LLCs, corporations, LPs, LLPs and nonprofits
Good
- One price in all fifty states
- Just $149 a year
Against
- Costs $50 more a year than the local pick
- Agent only. No report filing
3. TN Registered Agent.org: best for another local option
$99 a year, then $99
Third place: TN Registered Agent.org, since three years in Tennessee cost $297 with this agent.
It charges what Tennessee Registered Agent.co charges.
Includes
- A local address
- Legal papers scanned online
Good
- $99 a year, flat at renewal
- A lower yearly bill than the national pick
Against
- Nothing outside the state
- Excludes the annual report from the price
Prices
| # | Company | Year one | After year one | Three years | Includes | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Tennessee Registered Agent.co | $99 | $99/yr | $297 | A local address; legal papers scanned online | Go to Tennessee Registered Agent.coPartner 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; For LLCs, corporations, LPs, LLPs and nonprofits | Go to Mainstay FilingPartner link. We may earn money if you buy. |
| 3 | TN Registered Agent.org | $99 | $99/yr | $297 | A local address; legal papers scanned online | Go to TN Registered Agent.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: Tenn. Code Ann. § 48-249-109. from sos-prod.tnsosgovfiles.com, October 2026, kept short
Who may be the agent?
A Tennessee resident, or a business entity formed in Tennessee or authorized there with an office at the registered office street address.
A qualifying owner can serve for free.
How much per year?
$99 to $149 a year with the services we rank. $297 to $447 over three years.
State fees do not change with your choice of agent.
What does an agent do?
Legal papers and state notices go to the agent's address in Tennessee.
What matters is that nothing important sits unseen. What is service of process?
What does the state bill yearly?
Pay $300 each year for the annual report. The state puts the date at on or before the first day of the fourth month following the close of the LLC's fiscal year.
from sos.tn.gov, October 2026, kept short
Why this order?
Tennessee Registered Agent.co 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 Tennessee Registered Agent.co's $297.
Tennessee: registered agents
| Item | Detail | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Fee to form | $300 | from sos.tn.gov, October 2026, kept short |
| Registered agent | Yes, it is required | from sos-prod.tnsosgovfiles.com, October 2026, kept short |
| Annual report | $300 every year | from sos.tn.gov, October 2026, kept short |
| Three-year state total | $900 | The rows above, added |
Questions
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?
The address has to be a Tennessee street address, with the county. P.O. boxes are not accepted.
What do the picks cost over three years?
Tennessee Registered Agent.co is $297, while Mainstay Filing is $447, while TN Registered Agent.org is $297
Are the fees official?
State fees come from Tennessee's official documents. Service prices come from each company's price page. Both are dated here.
Must I use a service?
No law requires a service. It is a paid convenience.
What is the best registered agent in Tennessee?
Tennessee Registered Agent.co ranks first. An LLC that stays in Tennessee pays $99 a year and $99 on renewal. After it, Mainstay Filing and TN Registered Agent.org.
References
- Charter Simple keeps Tennessee Secretary of State, Division on file from tnbear.tn.gov, confirmed August 2026, and nothing more
- Charter Simple keeps Tennessee Secretary of State, Division on file from sos.tn.gov, confirmed August 2026, and nothing more
- Charter Simple keeps Tennessee yearly filing: Annual report on file from sos.tn.gov, confirmed October 2026, and nothing more
- Charter Simple keeps Tennessee report due date on file from law.justia.com, confirmed August 2026, and nothing more
- Charter Simple keeps Tennessee formation fee: Filing fee on file from sos.tn.gov, confirmed October 2026, and nothing more
- Charter Simple keeps Tennessee registered agent statute on file from sos-prod.tnsosgovfiles.com, confirmed October 2026, and nothing more
- Tennessee Registered Agent.co pricing page, read November 13, 2026
- Mainstay Filing Tennessee service page, read November 13, 2026
- TN Registered Agent.org pricing page, read November 13, 2026