Registered Agent Costs

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Maine registered agent cost: five-year comparison (2026)

Mainstay Filing, our best overall pick, is $149 a year in Maine, $745 over five years. Across the 9 providers priced for Maine the five-year cost runs $516 to $1,245. Changing agents costs $35 in state fees.

  • Prices read October 2026
  • Maine rules checked October 20, 2026

Five-year cost in Maine

ProviderYear 1Renewal5-year
FreeRegisteredAgent.com$0$129$516
Northwest Registered Agent$125$125$625
InCorp Services$129$129$645
Harbor Compliance$99$159$735
Mainstay Filing$149$149$745
Bizee$149$149$745
ZenBusiness$99$199$895
Registered Agents Inc$200$200$1,000
LegalZoom$249$249$1,245

Maine agent rules

Agent requirement
Required. A commercial registered agent listed with the Secretary of State, or a noncommercial agent: an individual or entity serving as agent in Maine, or the holder of a named position in the company.
Address
A noncommercial agent lists a physical street address in Maine, not a P.O. box. Commercial agents keep their address on file with the state.
Change-of-agent fee
$35
Statute
5 M.R.S. § 105
Best overall in Maine

Mainstay Filing

Our rating: 4.9 out of 5

$149 / year, same at renewal

Questions

How much is a registered agent in Maine?

9 providers have a published price for Maine: $0 to $249 in year 1, and $516 to $1,245 over five years. Mainstay Filing is $149 a year.

Do I have to pay for an agent in Maine?

You must have one, but you may be able to serve as your own agent if you meet these terms: A commercial registered agent listed with the Secretary of State, or a noncommercial agent: an individual or entity serving as agent in Maine, or the holder of a named position in the company.

What does it cost to change agents in Maine?

The state charges $35 to file the change of registered agent (5 M.R.S. § 105).

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