Registered Agent Fees › Georgia
What Georgia charges for a registered agent change (2026)
Georgia charges $30 to file a change of registered agent. With Mainstay Filing, our best overall pick at $149 a year, switching costs $179 in year 1 and $149 after.
- Georgia rules checked October 20, 2026
- Provider fees read October 2026
Every fee, in order
| Fee | Amount | Who charges it |
|---|---|---|
| Change-of-agent filing | $30 | Georgia Secretary of State |
| Yearly agent service, year 1 | $149 | Mainstay Filing |
| Yearly agent service, renewal | $149 | Mainstay Filing |
| Setup fee | None | Mainstay Filing |
Mainstay Filing
$149 / year, same at renewal
- Registered agent, all year
- Mail and legal-document scanning and forwarding
- Compliance reminders
Checked October 20, 2026.
6 other providers priced in Georgia
Harbor Compliance, Northwest Registered Agent, Bizee, InCorp Services, ZenBusiness and LegalZoom. Their yearly fees range from $99 to $249 in year 1, before the state’s fee.
Georgia agent rules
- Requirement
- Required. A Georgia resident, a Georgia corporation or LLC, or a corporation or LLC from another state with authority to do business in Georgia. An entity cannot be its own agent.
- Address
- The address has to be a Georgia street address that is also the agent's business office, and the agent has to be located there. A P.O. box or mail drop cannot be used.
- Statute
- O.C.G.A. § 14-11-209
Questions
What does Georgia charge to change registered agents?
$30, filed with the Georgia Secretary of State (O.C.G.A. § 14-11-209). That is rank 8 of 50, highest first.
What is the total cost to switch to Mainstay Filing in Georgia?
$179 in year 1: the state’s $30 fee plus $149 for the first year of service, with the same $149 at renewal.
Can I be my own registered agent in Georgia?
A Georgia resident, a Georgia corporation or LLC, or a corporation or LLC from another state with authority to do business in Georgia. An entity cannot be its own agent. The address has to be a Georgia street address that is also the agent's business office, and the agent has to be located there. A P.O. box or mail drop cannot be used.
Sources
- Georgia registered agent statute (O.C.G.A. § 14-11-209): sos.ga.gov/page/business-division-faq, checked October 20, 2026
- Georgia Secretary of State: sos.ga.gov/, checked October 20, 2026
- Provider registered agent pages, checked October 20, 2026