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Washington registered agent cost: five-year comparison (2026)
Mainstay Filing, our best overall pick, is $149 a year in Washington, $745 over five years. Across the 8 providers priced for Washington the five-year cost runs $516 to $1,245. Changing agents costs nothing in state fees.
- Prices read October 2026
- Washington rules checked October 20, 2026
Five-year cost in Washington
| Provider | Year 1 | Renewal | 5-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 |
| LegalZoom | $249 | $249 | $1,245 |
Washington agent rules
- Agent requirement
- Required. A commercial registered agent listed with the Secretary of State, a noncommercial agent (any person or business with a Washington address), or the holder of a named position in the company. The agent consents in advance.
- Address
- The address has to be a physical street address in Washington. P.O. boxes and private mailboxes are not accepted.
- Change-of-agent fee
- None
- Statute
- RCW 23.95.415
Mainstay Filing
$149 / year, same at renewal
Questions
How much is a registered agent in Washington?
8 providers have a published price for Washington: $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 Washington?
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, a noncommercial agent (any person or business with a Washington address), or the holder of a named position in the company. The agent consents in advance.
What does it cost to change agents in Washington?
The state charges no fee to file the change of registered agent (RCW 23.95.415).
Sources
- Washington registered agent statute (RCW 23.95.415): app.leg.wa.gov/rcw/default.aspx?cite=23.95.415, checked October 20, 2026
- Washington Secretary of State: Washington Secretary of State: www.sos.wa.gov/, checked October 20, 2026
- Provider registered agent pages, prices read (see sources and method), checked October 20, 2026