Registered Agent Fees

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What Massachusetts charges for a registered agent change (2026)

Massachusetts 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.

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

Every fee, in order

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

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.

6 other providers priced in Massachusetts

ZenBusiness, CorpNet, LegalZoom, IncParadise, Northwest Registered Agent and Bizee. Their yearly fees range from $89 to $249 in year 1, before the state’s fee.

Massachusetts agent rules

Requirement
Required. A Massachusetts resident, a Massachusetts corporation, or a corporation from another state authorized to do business in Massachusetts. State regulations (950 CMR 112.13) also allow other business entities authorized in Massachusetts.
Address
The address has to be a street address in Massachusetts. A post office address is not sufficient.
Statute
M.G.L. c. 156C, § 5

Questions

What does Massachusetts charge to change registered agents?

Nothing, filed with the Massachusetts Secretary of State (M.G.L. c. 156C, § 5). That is among the 10 states with no fee.

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

$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 Massachusetts?

A Massachusetts resident, a Massachusetts corporation, or a corporation from another state authorized to do business in Massachusetts. State regulations (950 CMR 112.13) also allow other business entities authorized in Massachusetts. The address has to be a street address in Massachusetts. A post office address is not sufficient.

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