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Register Your LLC in Another State (2026): Guide for All 50
Check what each state charges to register an LLC formed elsewhere, and what you must attach.
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| Your state | Registration fee | Certificate needed? | Where to start | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alabama | $150 | Not part of the filing | Use Mainstay Filing | verify at sos.alabama.gov, as of October 2026 |
| Alaska | $350 | Needed | Use Mainstay Filing | verify at commerce.alaska.gov, as of October 2026 |
| Arizona | $150 | Needed | Use Mainstay Filing | verify at azcc.gov, as of October 2026 |
| Arkansas | $270 | Needed | Use AR Registered Agent.org | verify at sos.arkansas.gov, as of October 2026 |
| California | $70 | Needed | Use Mainstay Filing | verify at bpd.cdn.sos.ca.gov, as of October 2026 |
| Colorado | $100 | Not part of the filing | Use Mainstay Filing | verify at coloradosos.gov, as of October 2026 |
| Connecticut | $120 | Needed | Use Connecticut Registered Agent.co | verify at business.ct.gov, as of October 2026 |
| Delaware | $200 | Needed | Use Mainstay Filing | verify at delcode.delaware.gov, as of October 2026 |
| Florida | $125 | Needed | Use FL Registered Agent.org | verify at flsenate.gov, as of October 2026 |
| Georgia | $235 | Not part of the filing | Use Mainstay Filing | verify at sos.ga.gov, as of October 2026 |
| Hawaii | $51 | Needed | Use Mainstay Filing | verify at cca.hawaii.gov, as of October 2026 |
| Idaho | $100 | Needed | Use Mainstay Filing | verify at legislature.idaho.gov, as of October 2026 |
| Illinois | $150 | Needed | Use Illinois Registered Agent.co | verify at ilsos.gov, as of October 2026 |
| Indiana | $105 | Needed | Use Mainstay Filing | verify at iar.iga.in.gov, as of October 2026 |
| Iowa | $100 | Needed | Use Mainstay Filing | verify at sos.iowa.gov, as of October 2026 |
| Kansas | $115 | Not part of the filing | Use Mainstay Filing | verify at sos.ks.gov, as of October 2026 |
| Kentucky | $90 | Not part of the filing | Use Mainstay Filing | verify at apps.legislature.ky.gov, as of October 2026 |
| Louisiana | $185 | Needed | Use Louisiana Registered Agent.co | verify at static.sos.la.gov, as of October 2026 |
| Maine | $250 | Needed | Use Mainstay Filing | verify at maine.gov, as of October 2026 |
| Maryland | $100 | Needed | Use Maryland Registered Agent.co | verify at mgaleg.maryland.gov, as of October 2026 |
| Massachusetts | $500 | Needed | Use Massachusetts Registered Agent.co | verify at sec.state.ma.us, as of October 2026 |
| Michigan | $50 | Needed | Use Mainstay Filing | verify at legislature.mi.gov, as of October 2026 |
| Minnesota | $185 | Not part of the filing | Use MN Registered Agent.org | verify at sos.mn.gov, as of October 2026 |
| Mississippi | $250 | Needed | Use Registered Agent MS.org | verify at sos.ms.gov, as of October 2026 |
| Missouri | $105 | Needed | Use MO Registered Agent.org | verify at sos.mo.gov, as of October 2026 |
| Montana | $70 | Not part of the filing | Use Montana Registered Agent.co | verify at mca.legmt.gov, as of October 2026 |
| Nebraska | $100 | Needed | Use Mainstay Filing | verify at sos.nebraska.gov, as of October 2026 |
| Nevada | $75 | Not part of the filing | Use Registered Agent NV.org | verify at bizhub.nv.gov, as of October 2026 |
| New Hampshire | $100 | Not part of the filing | Use Mainstay Filing | verify at sos.nh.gov, as of October 2026 |
| New Jersey | $100 | Needed | Use New Jersey Registered Agent.co | verify at nj.gov, as of October 2026 |
| New Mexico | $100 | Needed | Use NM Registered Agent.org | verify at tax.newmexico.gov, as of October 2026 |
| New York | $250 | Needed | Use NY Registered Agent.org | verify at ny.gov, as of October 2026 |
| North Carolina | $250 | Needed | Use Mainstay Filing | verify at sosnc.gov, as of October 2026 |
| North Dakota | $135 | Needed | Use Mainstay Filing | verify at sos.nd.gov, as of October 2026 |
| Ohio | $99 | Not part of the filing | Use Mainstay Filing | verify at ohiosos.gov, as of October 2026 |
| Oklahoma | $300 | Needed | Use Mainstay Filing | verify at sos.ok.gov, as of October 2026 |
| Oregon | $275 | Not part of the filing | Use Mainstay Filing | verify at sos.oregon.gov, as of October 2026 |
| Pennsylvania | $250 | Not part of the filing | Use Mainstay Filing | verify at pa.gov, as of October 2026 |
| Rhode Island | $150 | Needed | Use Mainstay Filing | verify at docs.sos.ri.gov, as of October 2026 |
| South Carolina | $110 | Needed | Use SC Registered Agent.org | verify at dor.sc.gov, as of October 2026 |
| South Dakota | $750 | Needed | Use South Dakota Registered Agent.co | verify at sdsos.gov, as of October 2026 |
| Tennessee | $300 | Needed | Use Mainstay Filing | verify at sos-prod.tnsosgovfiles.com, as of October 2026 |
| Texas | $750 | Not part of the filing | Use Texas Registered Agent.ai | verify at sos.state.tx.us, as of October 2026 |
| Utah | $59 | Needed | Use Mainstay Filing | verify at commerce.utah.gov, as of October 2026 |
| Vermont | $155 | Needed | Use VT Registered Agent.org | verify at sos.vermont.gov, as of October 2026 |
| Virginia | $100 | Needed | Use Mainstay Filing | verify at scc.virginia.gov, as of October 2026 |
| Washington | $180 | Needed | Use WA Registered Agent.org | verify at sos.wa.gov, as of October 2026 |
| West Virginia | $150 | Needed | Use West Virginia Registered Agent.co | verify at code.wvlegislature.gov, as of October 2026 |
| Wisconsin | $100 | Not part of the filing | Use Mainstay Filing | verify at dfi.wi.gov, as of October 2026 |
| Wyoming | $150 | Needed | Use Mainstay Filing | verify at sos.wyo.gov, as of October 2026 |
Sources are linked in every row. Open a state to see prices and steps.
Services for every state
Mainstay Filing tops our list of foreign registration services that work in every state. See the national picks.
Where the facts come from
- Each row links the state's official source. Company prices are cited on each state guide.