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Ohio registered agent cost: five-year comparison (2026)
Mainstay Filing, our best overall pick, is $149 a year in Ohio, $745 over five years. Across the 9 providers priced for Ohio the five-year cost runs $445 to $2,980. Changing agents costs $25 in state fees.
- Prices read October 2026
- Ohio rules checked October 20, 2026
Five-year cost in Ohio
| Provider | Year 1 | Renewal | 5-year |
|---|---|---|---|
| IncParadise | $89 | $89 | $445 |
| Northwest Registered Agent | $125 | $125 | $625 |
| Mainstay Filing | $149 | $149 | $745 |
| CorpNet | $149 | $149 | $745 |
| MyUSACorporation | $149 | $149 | $745 |
| Bizee | $149 | $149 | $745 |
| ZenBusiness | $99 | $199 | $895 |
| LegalZoom | $249 | $249 | $1,245 |
| Swyft Filings | $596 | $596 | $2,980 |
Ohio agent rules
- Agent requirement
- Required. An Ohio resident, or a business entity with a business address in Ohio.
- Address
- The address has to be the agent's home or usual place of business in Ohio. P.O. boxes and commercial mail receiving agencies are not accepted.
- Change-of-agent fee
- $25
- Statute
- Ohio Rev. Code § 1706.09
Mainstay Filing
Our rating: 4.9 out of 5
$149 / year, same at renewal
Questions
How much is a registered agent in Ohio?
9 providers have a published price for Ohio: $89 to $596 in year 1, and $445 to $2,980 over five years. Mainstay Filing is $149 a year.
Do I have to pay for an agent in Ohio?
You must have one, but you may be able to serve as your own agent if you meet these terms: An Ohio resident, or a business entity with a business address in Ohio.
What does it cost to change agents in Ohio?
The state charges $25 to file the change of registered agent (Ohio Rev. Code § 1706.09).
Sources
- Ohio registered agent statute (Ohio Rev. Code § 1706.09): codes.ohio.gov/ohio-revised-code/section-1706.09, checked October 20, 2026
- Ohio Secretary of State: Ohio Secretary of State: www.ohiosos.gov/, checked October 20, 2026
- Provider registered agent pages, prices read (see sources and method), checked October 20, 2026