Registered Agent Fees › New Jersey
What New Jersey charges for a registered agent change (2026)
New Jersey 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.
- New Jersey rules checked October 20, 2026
- Provider fees read October 2026
Every fee, in order
| Fee | Amount | Who charges it |
|---|---|---|
| Change-of-agent filing | $25 | New Jersey 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.
7 other providers priced in New Jersey
LegalZoom, MyLLC, ZenBusiness, MyUSACorporation, Swyft Filings, Northwest Registered Agent and Bizee. Their yearly fees range from $99 to $596 in year 1, before the state’s fee.
New Jersey agent rules
- Requirement
- Required. A New Jersey resident, or a business with authority to do business in New Jersey, such as a corporation registered and in good standing with the State Treasurer.
- Address
- The address has to be a New Jersey street address. A P.O. box can be listed only together with the street address.
- Statute
- N.J.S.A. 42:2C-14
Questions
What does New Jersey charge to change registered agents?
$25, filed with the New Jersey Secretary of State (N.J.S.A. 42:2C-14). That is rank 12 of 50, highest first.
What is the total cost to switch to Mainstay Filing in New Jersey?
$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 New Jersey?
A New Jersey resident, or a business with authority to do business in New Jersey, such as a corporation registered and in good standing with the State Treasurer. The address has to be a New Jersey street address. A P.O. box can be listed only together with the street address.
Sources
- New Jersey registered agent statute (N.J.S.A. 42:2C-14): pub.njleg.gov/bills/2012/PL12/50_.PDF, checked October 20, 2026
- New Jersey Secretary of State: www.njportal.com/dor/businessrecords/, checked October 20, 2026
- Provider registered agent pages, checked October 20, 2026