Registered Agent Fees › Maryland
What Maryland charges for a registered agent change (2026)
Maryland charges $25 to file a change of registered agent. With Mainstay Filing, our best overall pick at $149 a year, switching costs $174 in year 1 and $149 after.
- Maryland rules checked October 20, 2026
- Provider fees read October 2026
Every fee, in order
| Fee | Amount | Who charges it |
|---|---|---|
| Change-of-agent filing | $25 | State Department of Assessments and Taxation (SDAT) |
| 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 Maryland
LegalZoom, Swyft Filings, ZenBusiness, Northwest Registered Agent, Harbor Compliance and Bizee. Their yearly fees range from $99 to $596 in year 1, before the state’s fee.
Maryland agent rules
- Requirement
- Required. A Maryland resident, or a Maryland corporation, LLC or limited partnership.
- Address
- The address has to be a Maryland address on file with the State Department of Assessments and Taxation; P.O. boxes are not accepted. The LLC also keeps a principal office in Maryland.
- Statute
- Md. Code, Corps. & Ass'ns § 1-101(x)
Questions
What does Maryland charge to change registered agents?
$25, filed with the State Department of Assessments and Taxation (SDAT) (Md. Code, Corps. & Ass'ns § 1-101(x)). That is rank 12 of 50, highest first.
What is the total cost to switch to Mainstay Filing in Maryland?
$174 in year 1: the state’s $25 fee plus $149 for the first year of service, with the same $149 at renewal.
Can I be my own registered agent in Maryland?
A Maryland resident, or a Maryland corporation, LLC or limited partnership. The address has to be a Maryland address on file with the State Department of Assessments and Taxation; P.O. boxes are not accepted. The LLC also keeps a principal office in Maryland.
Sources
- Maryland registered agent statute (Md. Code, Corps. & Ass'ns § 1-101(x)): mgaleg.maryland.gov/mgawebsite/Laws/StatuteText?article=gca§ion=4A-210, checked October 20, 2026
- State Department of Assessments and Taxation (SDAT): dat.maryland.gov/, checked October 20, 2026
- Provider registered agent pages, checked October 20, 2026