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

Mainstay Filing, our best overall pick, is $149 a year in Tennessee, $745 over five years. Across the 8 providers priced for Tennessee the five-year cost runs $445 to $2,980. Changing agents costs $20 in state fees.

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

Five-year cost in Tennessee

ProviderYear 1Renewal5-year
IncParadise$89$89$445
Northwest Registered Agent$125$125$625
InCorp Services$129$129$645
Mainstay Filing$149$149$745
Bizee$149$149$745
ZenBusiness$99$199$895
LegalZoom$249$249$1,245
Swyft Filings$596$596$2,980

Tennessee agent rules

Agent requirement
Required. A Tennessee resident, or a business entity formed in Tennessee or authorized there with an office at the registered office street address.
Address
The address has to be a Tennessee street address, with the county. P.O. boxes are not accepted.
Change-of-agent fee
$20
Statute
Tenn. Code Ann. § 48-249-109
Best overall in Tennessee

Mainstay Filing

Our rating: 4.9 out of 5

$149 / year, same at renewal

Questions

How much is a registered agent in Tennessee?

8 providers have a published price for Tennessee: $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 Tennessee?

You must have one, but you may be able to serve as your own agent if you meet these terms: A Tennessee resident, or a business entity formed in Tennessee or authorized there with an office at the registered office street address.

What does it cost to change agents in Tennessee?

The state charges $20 to file the change of registered agent (Tenn. Code Ann. § 48-249-109).

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