3 Best Registered Agents in Arizona (2026) and What to Check
In Arizona for 2026, compare Arizona Registered Agent.co ($99 a year), Mainstay Filing ($149 a year) and AZ Registered Agent.org ($99 a year), ranked best first. Budget $99 to $149 up front and $297 to $447 over three years.
Written by the Simple Filing Guide editorial team
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Must you have one?
Yes, name one
Title in the statute
Statutory agent
Price of an agent
$99 to $149 on a yearly basis
Our shortlist
Arizona Registered Agent.co, Mainstay Filing then AZ Registered Agent.org
These are service fees only, taken from each company's prices on November 13, 2026. State fees stay the same with every pick.
Questions to settle
Do I have to list a statutory agent on the filing?
Every LLC must name a registered agent with an in-state street address.
Statute: A.R.S. § 29-3115. official source azleg.gov (October 2026) to check
Who may serve?
An Arizona resident, or a corporation or LLC formed in Arizona or authorized to do business there. The appointment takes effect only once the agent accepts it in writing.
When you fit the rule, you can fill the role for free.
What should I budget for an agent?
Budget $99 to $149 a year with the services we recommend, which is $297 to $447 over three years.
No state fee depends on your choice of agent.
What is the agent for?
Whatever legal papers or state notices the company receives are sent to its Arizona address.
If papers arrive and no one accepts them, a case can move ahead without the LLC. Service of process, defined
What recurs besides the agent?
There is nothing to file each year: Arizona asks for no report.
What decided the ranking?
Total for three years (37% of the score) is where Arizona Registered Agent.co does best.
Start with total for three years, then filing jobs included, then three smaller checks.
$297 for three years at Arizona Registered Agent.co is $150 under Mainstay Filing.
The final row is a sum that we calculated, not a figure printed by the state: filing, two reports and any minimum tax.
Quick answers
Is being my own agent allowed?
Usually. Check who qualifies and what address counts, and if you fit, do it yourself.
Which addresses does the state accept?
The address has to be a place of business or residence in Arizona with a street address. A P.O. box can be listed only as a separate Arizona mailing address.