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Iowa registered agent cost: five-year comparison (2026)
Mainstay Filing, our best overall pick, is $149 a year in Iowa, $745 over five years. Across the 6 providers priced for Iowa the five-year cost runs $625 to $1,245. Changing agents costs nothing in state fees.
- Prices read October 2026
- Iowa rules checked October 20, 2026
Five-year cost in Iowa
| Provider | Year 1 | Renewal | 5-year |
|---|---|---|---|
| Northwest Registered Agent | $125 | $125 | $625 |
| Mainstay Filing | $149 | $149 | $745 |
| Bizee | $149 | $149 | $745 |
| ZenBusiness | $99 | $199 | $895 |
| Standard Filings | $199 | $199 | $995 |
| LegalZoom | $249 | $249 | $1,245 |
Iowa agent rules
- Agent requirement
- Required. Any individual or business with a place of business in Iowa that has agreed to serve.
- Address
- The address has to be a place of business in Iowa. The registered office street address and the agent's business office have to match, and P.O. boxes are not accepted.
- Change-of-agent fee
- None
- Statute
- Iowa Code § 489.115
Mainstay Filing
Our rating: 4.9 out of 5
$149 / year, same at renewal
Questions
How much is a registered agent in Iowa?
6 providers have a published price for Iowa: $99 to $249 in year 1, and $625 to $1,245 over five years. Mainstay Filing is $149 a year.
Do I have to pay for an agent in Iowa?
You must have one, but you may be able to serve as your own agent if you meet these terms: Any individual or business with a place of business in Iowa that has agreed to serve.
What does it cost to change agents in Iowa?
The state charges no fee to file the change of registered agent (Iowa Code § 489.115).
Sources
- Iowa registered agent statute (Iowa Code § 489.115): www.legis.iowa.gov/docs/code/489.115.pdf, checked October 20, 2026
- Iowa Secretary of State: Iowa Secretary of State: sos.iowa.gov/, checked October 20, 2026
- Provider registered agent pages, prices read (see sources and method), checked October 20, 2026