Registered Agent Costs

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

Mainstay Filing, our best overall pick, is $149 a year in Michigan, $745 over five years. Across the 7 providers priced for Michigan the five-year cost runs $625 to $1,245. Changing agents costs $5 in state fees.

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

Five-year cost in Michigan

ProviderYear 1Renewal5-year
Northwest Registered Agent$125$125$625
MyLLC$129$129$645
Mainstay Filing$149$149$745
CorpNet$149$149$745
Bizee$149$149$745
ZenBusiness$99$199$895
LegalZoom$249$249$1,245

Michigan agent rules

Agent requirement
Required. A Michigan resident, or a corporation or LLC formed in Michigan or authorized there, whose business office (or, for a person, residence) is the registered office.
Address
The address has to be a registered office in Michigan, which does not have to be the place of business. P.O. boxes are not accepted.
Change-of-agent fee
$5
Statute
MCL 450.4207
Best overall in Michigan

Mainstay Filing

Our rating: 4.9 out of 5

$149 / year, same at renewal

Questions

How much is a registered agent in Michigan?

7 providers have a published price for Michigan: $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 Michigan?

You must have one, but you may be able to serve as your own agent if you meet these terms: A Michigan resident, or a corporation or LLC formed in Michigan or authorized there, whose business office (or, for a person, residence) is the registered office.

What does it cost to change agents in Michigan?

The state charges $5 to file the change of registered agent (MCL 450.4207).

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