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3 Best Registered Agents in Utah (2026) and What to Check

Start with this 2026 ranking of registered agents in Utah: Utah Registered Agent.co ($99 a year), Mainstay Filing ($149 a year) and UT Registered Agent.org ($99 a year), in that order. 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

Do this first

Must you have one?
Yes: the state requires it
Official term
Registered agent
Service price
$99 to $149 per year
Our shortlist
Utah Registered Agent.co, Mainstay Filing then UT Registered Agent.org

Utah picks, best first

Prices come from each company's own page. Read how we rank for the method.

#1 Recommended first

1. Utah Registered Agent.co: best for a low annual fee

Year one $99; later years $99

Utah Registered Agent.co takes the top spot, since a company that never leaves Utah pays $297 over three years.

Of the pair, it is cheaper across three years, and we look at cost first.

Checklist: what is included
  • An in-state street address
  • Scanned copies of legal papers
What works
  • Beats Mainstay Filing on yearly cost
  • Only $99 a year
Gaps
  • Covers Utah and nothing else
  • Remember to file the Annual Report/Renewal yourself
Open Utah Registered Agent.co Partner link. We may earn money if you buy.
#2 National coverage

2. Mainstay Filing: best for owners who plan to grow

Year one $149; later years $149

Mainstay Filing is second, because one account at $149 a year covers whichever state the LLC registers in.

At $150 above Utah Registered Agent.co over three years, it sits lower in the ranking.

Checklist: what is included
  • A physical address on file
  • Free scans of three government mailings per year
  • Serves LLCs, corporations, LPs, LLPs and nonprofits
What works
  • A single account works in any state
  • Flat $149 a year, no change at renewal
Gaps
  • Higher yearly bill by $50
  • You still handle reports
Open Mainstay Filing Partner link. We may earn money if you buy.
#3 Utah only

3. UT Registered Agent.org: best for a second in-state option

Year one $99; later years $99

UT Registered Agent.org follows since a company that never leaves Utah pays $297 over three years.

Price for price it ties with Utah Registered Agent.co.

Checklist: what is included
  • An in-state street address
  • Scanned copies of legal papers
What works
  • Beats Mainstay Filing on yearly cost
  • Only $99 a year
Gaps
  • Covers Utah and nothing else
  • Remember to file the Annual Report/Renewal yourself
Open UT Registered Agent.org Partner link. We may earn money if you buy.

The table

#ProviderYear-one costYearly after3-year totalWhat is covered
1 Utah Registered Agent.co $99$99/yr$297An in-state street address; scanned copies of legal papers Open Utah Registered Agent.co Partner link. We may earn money if you buy.
2 Mainstay Filing $149$149/yr$447A physical address on file; free scans of three government mailings per year; Serves LLCs, corporations, LPs, LLPs and nonprofits Open Mainstay Filing Partner link. We may earn money if you buy.
3 UT Registered Agent.org $99$99/yr$297An in-state street address; scanned copies of legal papers Open UT Registered Agent.org Partner link. We may earn money if you buy.

Prices as of November 13, 2026; the state's own fees are listed in the checklist below.

The key questions

Must I name a registered agent?

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

Check the law: Utah Code § 16-17-203. le.utah.gov, last confirmed October 2026 for this guide

What does the state require of an agent?

A commercial registered agent listed with the state, a noncommercial agent (an individual or entity), or the holder of a named position in the company.

Qualified owners can skip the cost of an agent.

What does agent service run?

Expect to pay $99 to $149 a year, $297 to $447 over three years.

State fees stay the same whoever you name.

Why does the state want an agent?

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

The aim is that nothing important sits unnoticed while you are away. Read about service of process

What will the state bill annually?

Expect the Annual Report/Renewal to come back every year, at $18 each time. In the state's words it is due last day of the entity's anniversary month, so mark the date.

corporations.utah.gov, last confirmed August 2026 for this guide

How did you rank them?

Total for three years (37% of the score) is where Utah Registered Agent.co does best.

Start with total for three years, then filing jobs included, then three smaller checks.

Choose Utah Registered Agent.co over Mainstay Filing and keep $150 across three years.

Our method in full

Utah agent checklist

RequirementWhat to knowWhere it is from
Formation fee $59commerce.utah.gov, last confirmed October 2026 for this guide
Registered agent Yes: the state requires itle.utah.gov, last confirmed October 2026 for this guide
Annual Report/Renewal $18 every yearcorporations.utah.gov, last confirmed August 2026 for this guide
State total, years one to three $95The rows above, totaled

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.

More questions

Can I act as my own 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 an actual street address or rural route box number in Utah. A P.O. box can follow the street address but cannot replace it.

What do the picks cost over three years?

Utah Registered Agent.co adds up to $297, Mainstay Filing adds up to $447, UT Registered Agent.org adds up to $297

Where do these figures come from?

For state costs we use Utah's published fee schedules and forms. For service costs we use each company's price page.

Is a service required by law?

Nothing requires a service. Consider it a paid convenience.

What is the best registered agent for Utah?

Utah Registered Agent.co, because one state, $99 a year, $99 after renewal. Then Mainstay Filing and UT Registered Agent.org.

Sources used in this guide

  1. August 2026 check of Utah Division of Corporations and, via corporations.utah.gov
  2. August 2026 check of Utah Division of Corporations and, via corporations.utah.gov
  3. August 2026 check of Utah report due date, via le.utah.gov
  4. August 2026 check of Utah Code § 48-3a-201, via le.utah.gov
  5. October 2026 check of Utah formation fee: Filing fee, via commerce.utah.gov
  6. October 2026 check of Utah registered agent statute, via le.utah.gov
  7. Pricing from the Utah Registered Agent.co pricing page, November 13, 2026
  8. Pricing from the Mainstay Filing Utah service page, November 13, 2026
  9. Pricing from the UT Registered Agent.org pricing page, November 13, 2026