Registered Agent Fees

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What Iowa charges for a registered agent change (2026)

Iowa charges no fee to file a change of registered agent. With Mainstay Filing, our best overall pick at $149 a year, switching costs $149 in year 1 and $149 after.

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

Every fee, in order

FeeAmountWho charges it
Change-of-agent filingNoneIowa Secretary of State
Yearly agent service, year 1$149Mainstay Filing
Yearly agent service, renewal$149Mainstay Filing
Setup feeNoneMainstay Filing
Best overall in Iowa

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.

5 other providers priced in Iowa

Standard Filings, Northwest Registered Agent, ZenBusiness, Bizee and LegalZoom. Their yearly fees range from $99 to $249 in year 1, before the state’s fee.

Iowa agent rules

Requirement
Required. Any individual or business with a place of business in Iowa that has agreed to serve.
Address
The address has to be a place of business in Iowa. The registered office street address and the agent's business office have to match, and P.O. boxes are not accepted.
Statute
Iowa Code § 489.115

Questions

What does Iowa charge to change registered agents?

Nothing, filed with the Iowa Secretary of State (Iowa Code § 489.115). That is among the 10 states with no fee.

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

$149 in year 1: the state’s no fee plus $149 for the first year of service, with the same $149 at renewal.

Can I be my own registered agent in Iowa?

Any individual or business with a place of business in Iowa that has agreed to serve. The address has to be a place of business in Iowa. The registered office street address and the agent's business office have to match, and P.O. boxes are not accepted.

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