3 Best Registered Agents in Georgia (2026), No Fluff
Georgia, 2026: GA Registered Agent.org ($99 a year), Georgia Registered Agent.co ($99 a year) and Mainstay Filing ($149 a year) are our picks for registered agents, in that order. Year one's $99 to $149. Three years come to $297 to $447.
Straight from the LLC Straight Talk editorial team
Quick facts
The short of it
Is it required?
Yes, it's the law
What the law calls it
Registered agent
What agents charge
$99 to $149 per year
Who we'd use
GA Registered Agent.org, Georgia Registered Agent.co then Mainstay Filing
Prices as of November 13, 2026. The state's own fees are in the checklist below.
The questions that matter
Do I have to name a registered agent?
Every LLC must name a registered agent with an in-state street address.
The law: O.C.G.A. § 14-11-209. go check sos.ga.gov, last confirmed October 2026
Who can be the agent?
A Georgia resident, a Georgia corporation or LLC, or a corporation or LLC from another state with authority to do business in Georgia. An entity cannot be its own agent.
A qualifying owner can serve for free.
What does an agent cost?
Agent prices on this page start at $99 to $149 a year, and three years of service come to $297 to $447.
Naming a different agent won't change any state fee.
Why does the state want one?
It's the LLC's contact in Georgia for legal papers and state letters.
Ask how fast the agent tells you when something shows up, so you don't blow a deadline. Service of process, decoded
What else does the state bill every year?
You'll file the annual registration every year, and it's $60 each time. Here's the date the state gives: April 1. Don't miss it.
Every line above links to the state's own page. The total's ours: the filing, two reports and any minimum tax.
More questions
Can I name myself?
Yes, if your address and status match the rule. Lots of owners still pay a service to keep their address private.
Which addresses count?
The address has to be a Georgia street address that is also the agent's business office, and the agent has to be located there. A P.O. box or mail drop cannot be used.
What do the picks cost over three years?
Over three years you're looking at $297 at GA Registered Agent.org, $297 at Georgia Registered Agent.co, $447 at Mainstay Filing
Where do these numbers come from?
Official Georgia sources back the state side, and posted prices back the service side.
Do I have to use a service?
No law says you need a service. It's a convenience you pay for.
Who should I use for a registered agent in Georgia?
GA Registered Agent.org, because $99 a year, then $99, is a fair deal for an LLC that stays in Georgia. After that, Georgia Registered Agent.co and Mainstay Filing.