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3 Best Registered Agents in Florida (2026): Where to Start

Our 2026 recommendation for registered agents in Florida, in order, is Mainstay Filing ($149 a year), Florida Registered Agent.io ($99 a year) and FL Registered Agent.org ($99 a year). Prices start at $99 to $149 for the first year and add up to $297 to $447 by year three.

Written by the Simple Filing Guide editorial team Checked and updated November 13, 2026

Four facts to know

Do you have to name one?: Yes, by law
What the law calls it: Registered agent
Typical service price: $99 to $149 annually
Our ranking: Mainstay Filing, Florida Registered Agent.io then FL Registered Agent.org

Our Florida shortlist

The scoring is laid out on this page.

#1 Start here

1. Mainstay Filing: best for multi-state companies

$149 yearly, renewing for $149

Mainstay Filing is our first recommendation because $149 a year goes with the company when it adds a state.

Compare the price before you commit: Florida Registered Agent.io is $150 lower over three years, but it works in Florida only.

Checklist: what is included

Registered office in the state
Three official mailings a year scanned at no charge
Serves LLCs, corporations, LPs, LLPs and nonprofits

What works

Only $149 a year
A single account works in any state

Gaps

Costs $50 more per year than Florida Registered Agent.io
You still handle reports

Go to Mainstay Filing Partner link. We may earn money if you buy.

#2 In-state option

2. Florida Registered Agent.io: best for LLCs that never leave the state

$99 yearly, renewing for $99

Florida Registered Agent.io is second, because one state, $99 a year, $99 after renewal.

Checklist: what is included

Registered office address
Legal mail scanned for you

What works

Price fixed at $99 yearly
Beats Mainstay Filing on yearly cost

Gaps

Single-state coverage
Expect to do the annual report on your own

Go to Florida Registered Agent.io Partner link. We may earn money if you buy.

#3 In-state option

3. FL Registered Agent.org: best for local support

$99 yearly, renewing for $99

FL Registered Agent.org is third, because one state, $99 a year, $99 after renewal.

Both publish identical prices, so pick whichever you like better.

Checklist: what is included

Registered office address
Legal mail scanned for you

What works

Beats Mainstay Filing on yearly cost
Price fixed at $99 yearly

Gaps

Single-state coverage
Expect to do the annual report on your own

Go to FL Registered Agent.org Partner link. We may earn money if you buy.

Price comparison

#	Company	Year-one cost	Renewal cost	3-year total	Included
1	Mainstay Filing	$149	$149/yr	$447	registered office in the state; three official mailings a year scanned at no charge; Serves LLCs, corporations, LPs, LLPs and nonprofits	Go to Mainstay Filing Partner link. We may earn money if you buy.
2	Florida Registered Agent.io	$99	$99/yr	$297	registered office address; legal mail scanned for you	Go to Florida Registered Agent.io Partner link. We may earn money if you buy.
3	FL Registered Agent.org	$99	$99/yr	$297	registered office address; legal mail scanned for you	Go to FL Registered Agent.org Partner link. We may earn money if you buy.

We read these prices on November 13, 2026, and three years means year one plus two renewals.

Step by step

Is naming a registered agent a legal duty?

Every LLC must name a registered agent with an in-state street address.

Check the law: Fla. Stat. § 605.0113. verify at flsenate.gov, as of October 2026

What does the state require of an agent?

A Florida resident, or a business entity authorized in Florida, whose business address is the registered office. The agent files a written acceptance.

When you fit the rule, you can fill the role for free.

How much per year for an agent?

The recommended services charge $99 to $149 annually; three years cost $297 to $447.

Your agent choice does not alter state fees.

What is the agent for?

When a lawsuit or a state letter reaches the LLC in Florida, the agent receives it.

That is why the address must be staffed during business hours. What is service of process?

What recurs besides the agent?

Expect the annual report to come back every year, at $138.75 each time. In the state's words it is due May 1, so mark the date.

verify at flsenate.gov, as of October 2026

How did you rank them?

Mainstay Filing wins on filing jobs included, a 27% check.

The two heavy checks are total for three years (37%) and filing jobs included (27%); three lighter checks follow.

Coverage tipped the scale: fifty states against one.

Our method in full

Florida agent checklist

Requirement	Amount or rule	Where it is from
Fee to file the LLC	$125	verify at flsenate.gov, as of October 2026
Registered agent	Yes, by law	verify at flsenate.gov, as of October 2026
Annual report	$138.75 every year	verify at flsenate.gov, as of October 2026
State fees across three years	$402.50	Rows above, added up

To check the three-year number, add the formation filing, the next two reports and any minimum tax; costs with no fixed price are not counted.

Also asked

Do I have to pay an agent?

Yes, as long as your address and status match the state's requirements.

What address does an agent need?

The address has to be a Florida street address that matches the agent's business address. P.O. boxes are not accepted. Florida law sets minimum hours of 10 a.m. to noon and 2 to 4 p.m. on weekdays.

Three years in, what has each cost?

Totals to compare: Mainstay Filing at $447, Florida Registered Agent.io at $297, FL Registered Agent.org at $297

Are the fees official?

Official Florida documents supply the state fees, and the companies' own pricing pages supply the service fees. Both carry dates on this page.

Must I hire anyone?

No. You can file with the state yourself; a service saves time and can act as your agent, but nothing makes you hire one.

Who is your first choice in Florida?

Mainstay Filing leads on filing jobs included, ahead of Florida Registered Agent.io and FL Registered Agent.org.

Sources and price pages

August 2026 check of Florida Department of State, Division, via dos.fl.gov
August 2026 check of Florida Department of State, Division, via dos.fl.gov
October 2026 check of Florida yearly filing: Annual report, via flsenate.gov
August 2026 check of Florida report due date, via leg.state.fl.us
August 2026 check of Fla, via flsenate.gov
October 2026 check of Florida formation fee: Filing fee, via dos.fl.gov
October 2026 check of Florida formation fee: Filing fee, via flsenate.gov
October 2026 check of Florida registered agent statute, via flsenate.gov
Mainstay Filing, Florida service page: prices as of November 13, 2026
Florida Registered Agent.io, pricing page: prices as of November 13, 2026
FL Registered Agent.org, pricing page: prices as of November 13, 2026