Registered Agent Fees › Ohio
What Ohio charges for a registered agent change (2026)
Ohio 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.
- Ohio rules checked October 20, 2026
- Provider fees read October 2026
Every fee, in order
| Fee | Amount | Who charges it |
|---|---|---|
| Change-of-agent filing | $25 | Ohio 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 Ohio
CorpNet, LegalZoom, ZenBusiness, MyUSACorporation, IncParadise, Northwest Registered Agent, Bizee and Swyft Filings. Their yearly fees range from $89 to $596 in year 1, before the state’s fee.
Ohio agent rules
- Requirement
- Required. An Ohio resident, or a business entity with a business address in Ohio.
- Address
- The address has to be the agent's home or usual place of business in Ohio. P.O. boxes and commercial mail receiving agencies are not accepted.
- Statute
- Ohio Rev. Code § 1706.09
Questions
What does Ohio charge to change registered agents?
$25, filed with the Ohio Secretary of State (Ohio Rev. Code § 1706.09). That is rank 12 of 50, highest first.
What is the total cost to switch to Mainstay Filing in Ohio?
$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 Ohio?
An Ohio resident, or a business entity with a business address in Ohio. The address has to be the agent's home or usual place of business in Ohio. P.O. boxes and commercial mail receiving agencies are not accepted.
Sources
- Ohio registered agent statute (Ohio Rev. Code § 1706.09): codes.ohio.gov/ohio-revised-code/section-1706.09, checked October 20, 2026
- Ohio Secretary of State: www.ohiosos.gov/, checked October 20, 2026
- Provider registered agent pages, checked October 20, 2026