Registered Agent Fees

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What Arizona charges for a registered agent change (2026)

Arizona charges $5 to file a change of registered agent. With Mainstay Filing, our best overall pick at $149 a year, switching costs $154 in year 1 and $149 after.

  • Arizona rules checked October 20, 2026
  • Provider fees read October 2026

Every fee, in order

FeeAmountWho charges it
Change-of-agent filing$5Arizona Corporation Commission
Yearly agent service, year 1$149Mainstay Filing
Yearly agent service, renewal$149Mainstay Filing
Setup feeNoneMainstay Filing
Best overall in Arizona

Mainstay Filing

Our rating: 4.9 out of 5

$149 / year, same at renewal

  • Registered agent, all year
  • Mail and legal-document scanning and forwarding
  • Compliance reminders

Checked October 20, 2026.

7 other providers priced in Arizona

LegalZoom, RegisteredAgents.com, Northwest Registered Agent, Swyft Filings, MyCompanyWorks, ZenBusiness and Bizee. Their yearly fees range from $99 to $596 in year 1, before the state’s fee.

Arizona agent rules

Requirement
Required. 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.
Address
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.
Statute
A.R.S. § 29-3115

Questions

What does Arizona charge to change registered agents?

$5, filed with the Arizona Corporation Commission (A.R.S. § 29-3115). That is rank 36 of 50, highest first.

What is the total cost to switch to Mainstay Filing in Arizona?

$154 in year 1: the state’s $5 fee plus $149 for the first year of service, with the same $149 at renewal.

Can I be my own registered agent in Arizona?

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. 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.

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