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Louisiana registered agent cost: five-year comparison (2026)
Mainstay Filing, our best overall pick, is $149 a year in Louisiana, $745 over five years. Across the 8 providers priced for Louisiana the five-year cost runs $625 to $1,245. Changing agents costs $30 in state fees.
- Prices read October 2026
- Louisiana rules checked October 20, 2026
Five-year cost in Louisiana
| Provider | Year 1 | Renewal | 5-year |
|---|---|---|---|
| Northwest Registered Agent | $125 | $125 | $625 |
| ResidentAgents.com | $129 | $129 | $645 |
| Harbor Compliance | $99 | $159 | $735 |
| Mainstay Filing | $149 | $149 | $745 |
| Bizee | $149 | $149 | $745 |
| ZenBusiness | $99 | $199 | $895 |
| Standard Filings | $199 | $199 | $995 |
| LegalZoom | $249 | $249 | $1,245 |
Louisiana agent rules
- Agent requirement
- Required. A Louisiana citizen who lives in the state, a law partnership or professional law corporation, or a corporation or LLC formed in Louisiana or authorized there. A new agent signs a notarized acceptance.
- Address
- The address has to be a registered office in Louisiana, which the law treats as the company's domicile. P.O. boxes and virtual offices are not accepted.
- Change-of-agent fee
- $30
- Statute
- La. R.S. 12:1308
Mainstay Filing
$149 / year, same at renewal
Questions
How much is a registered agent in Louisiana?
8 providers have a published price for Louisiana: $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 Louisiana?
You must have one, but you may be able to serve as your own agent if you meet these terms: A Louisiana citizen who lives in the state, a law partnership or professional law corporation, or a corporation or LLC formed in Louisiana or authorized there. A new agent signs a notarized acceptance.
What does it cost to change agents in Louisiana?
The state charges $30 to file the change of registered agent (La. R.S. 12:1308).
Sources
- Louisiana registered agent statute (La. R.S. 12:1308): www.legis.la.gov/legis/Law.aspx?d=76255, checked October 20, 2026
- Louisiana Secretary of State: Louisiana Secretary of State: www.sos.la.gov/, checked October 20, 2026
- Provider registered agent pages, prices read (see sources and method), checked October 20, 2026