Registered Agent Fees › North Dakota
What North Dakota charges for a registered agent change (2026)
North Dakota charges $10 to file a change of registered agent. With Mainstay Filing, our best overall pick at $149 a year, switching costs $159 in year 1 and $149 after.
- North Dakota rules checked October 20, 2026
- Provider fees read October 2026
Every fee, in order
| Fee | Amount | Who charges it |
|---|---|---|
| Change-of-agent filing | $10 | North Dakota 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.
8 other providers priced in North Dakota
Harbor Compliance, Registered Agents Inc, InCorp Services, Northwest Registered Agent, LegalZoom, Swyft Filings, ZenBusiness and Bizee. Their yearly fees range from $99 to $596 in year 1, before the state’s fee.
North Dakota agent rules
- Requirement
- Required. A commercial registered agent listed with the Secretary of State, or a noncommercial agent: a North Dakota resident, or an entity registered with the Secretary of State that has a North Dakota business office. A business cannot serve as its own agent.
- Address
- The address has to be a complete physical address in North Dakota. P.O. boxes are not accepted.
- Statute
- N.D. Cent. Code § 10-01.1-05
Questions
What does North Dakota charge to change registered agents?
$10, filed with the North Dakota Secretary of State (N.D. Cent. Code § 10-01.1-05). That is rank 28 of 50, highest first.
What is the total cost to switch to Mainstay Filing in North Dakota?
$159 in year 1: the state’s $10 fee plus $149 for the first year of service, with the same $149 at renewal.
Can I be my own registered agent in North Dakota?
A commercial registered agent listed with the Secretary of State, or a noncommercial agent: a North Dakota resident, or an entity registered with the Secretary of State that has a North Dakota business office. A business cannot serve as its own agent. The address has to be a complete physical address in North Dakota. P.O. boxes are not accepted.
Sources
- North Dakota registered agent statute (N.D. Cent. Code § 10-01.1-05): ndlegis.gov/cencode/t10c01-1.pdf, checked October 20, 2026
- North Dakota Secretary of State: sos.nd.gov/, checked October 20, 2026
- Provider registered agent pages, checked October 20, 2026