Registered Agent Costs

Registered Agent Costs › Rhode Island

Rhode Island registered agent cost: five-year comparison (2026)

Mainstay Filing, our best overall pick, is $149 a year in Rhode Island, $745 over five years. Across the 8 providers priced for Rhode Island the five-year cost runs $625 to $1,245. Changing agents costs $20 in state fees.

  • Prices read October 2026
  • Rhode Island rules checked October 20, 2026

Five-year cost in Rhode Island

ProviderYear 1Renewal5-year
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

Rhode Island agent rules

Agent requirement
Required. A Rhode Island resident, or a corporation, limited partnership or LLC formed in Rhode Island or authorized there.
Address
The address has to be a Rhode Island street address, not a P.O. box, where the agent is available during business hours.
Change-of-agent fee
$20
Statute
R.I. Gen. Laws § 7-16-11
Best overall in Rhode Island

Mainstay Filing

Our rating: 4.9 out of 5

$149 / year, same at renewal

Questions

How much is a registered agent in Rhode Island?

8 providers have a published price for Rhode Island: $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 Rhode Island?

You must have one, but you may be able to serve as your own agent if you meet these terms: A Rhode Island resident, or a corporation, limited partnership or LLC formed in Rhode Island or authorized there.

What does it cost to change agents in Rhode Island?

The state charges $20 to file the change of registered agent (R.I. Gen. Laws § 7-16-11).

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