Kept simple · Virginia
2 Best Registered Agents in Virginia (2026), Kept Simple
The short version
- Must an LLC name one?
- Yes, it is required
- Title in law
- Registered agent
- Typical price
- $99 to $149 per year
- Ranked first
- Mainstay Filing then VA Registered Agent.org
Virginia, ranked
Why this order? The checks are explained here.1. Mainstay Filing: best for one price in every state
$149 a year, then $149
Mainstay Filing ranks first in Virginia. A single yearly price, $149, follows the LLC across state lines.
Choose VA Registered Agent.org and save $150 across three years, if the LLC never leaves Virginia.
Includes
- A street address in the state
- Three government mailings a year scanned free
- For LLCs, corporations, LPs, LLPs and nonprofits
Good
- $149 a year, flat at renewal
- Goes with the LLC to a new state
Against
- $50 a year above VA Registered Agent.org
- Report filing needs the formation package
2. VA Registered Agent.org: best for one-state companies
$99 a year, then $99
VA Registered Agent.org takes second place because the local price is $99 a year, $99 at renewal, for one state.
Includes
- In-state address
- Legal papers scanned online
Good
- Annual price $99, renewal price $99
- Costs less a year than Mainstay Filing
Against
- Virginia only
- Leaves the Annual Registration Fee on your desk
Side by side
| # | Company | Start | After year one | Total | Includes | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 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 | View Mainstay FilingPartner link. We may earn money if you buy. |
| 2 | VA Registered Agent.org | $99 | $99/yr | $297 | In-state address; legal papers scanned online | View VA 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.
Law: Va. Code § 13.1-1015. from law.lis.virginia.gov, October 2026, kept short
Who may be the agent?
A Virginia resident who is a member, manager or officer of the LLC (or of an entity that manages it) or a member of the Virginia State Bar, or a corporation, LLC or registered LLP authorized in Virginia.
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.
State fees do not change with your choice of agent.
Why does the state want one?
It is the LLC's contact in Virginia for court papers and state letters.
Ask how fast the agent tells you when something arrives. What is service of process?
What does the state bill yearly?
One filing repeats: the Annual Registration Fee, yearly, $50. The wording from the state is: last day of the LLC's anniversary month, so plan around it.
from scc.virginia.gov, October 2026, kept short
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%).
VA Registered Agent.org is the smaller bill. It serves Virginia alone.
Virginia: registered agents
| Item | Detail | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Fee to form | $100 | from law.lis.virginia.gov, October 2026, kept short |
| Registered agent | Yes, it is required | from law.lis.virginia.gov, October 2026, kept short |
| Annual Registration Fee | $50 every year | from scc.virginia.gov, October 2026, kept short |
| Three-year state total | $200 | Sum of the rows above |
Also asked
Can I be my own agent?
Yes, if you meet the state's rules on who may serve and on the address.
Which addresses count?
The address has to be a registered office in Virginia that is the agent's business office. A P.O. box is accepted only in a town of under 2,000 people with no street address.
What are the three-year totals?
Across three years: Mainstay Filing at $447, VA Registered Agent.org at $297
Where do the figures come from?
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 ranks first in Virginia?
Put Mainstay Filing first, and VA Registered Agent.org after.
Sources
- Charter Simple keeps Virginia yearly filing: Recurring filing on file from law.lis.virginia.gov, confirmed October 2026, and nothing more
- Charter Simple keeps Virginia yearly filing: Recurring filing on file from scc.virginia.gov, confirmed October 2026, and nothing more
- Charter Simple keeps Va on file from law.lis.virginia.gov, confirmed August 2026, and nothing more
- Charter Simple keeps Virginia formation fee: Filing fee on file from law.lis.virginia.gov, confirmed October 2026, and nothing more
- Charter Simple keeps Virginia registered agent statute on file from law.lis.virginia.gov, confirmed October 2026, and nothing more
- The Mainstay Filing Virginia service page, on November 13, 2026
- The VA Registered Agent.org pricing page, on November 13, 2026