Registered Agent Fees › Rhode Island
What Rhode Island charges for a registered agent change (2026)
Rhode Island charges $20 to file a change of registered agent. With Mainstay Filing, our best overall pick at $149 a year, switching costs $169 in year 1 and $149 after.
- Rhode Island rules checked October 20, 2026
- Provider fees read October 2026
Every fee, in order
| Fee | Amount | Who charges it |
|---|---|---|
| Change-of-agent filing | $20 | Rhode Island 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 Rhode Island
Northwest Registered Agent, Harbor Compliance, InCorp Services, Registered Agents Inc, ZenBusiness, Bizee and LegalZoom. Their yearly fees range from $99 to $249 in year 1, before the state’s fee.
Rhode Island agent rules
- Requirement
- Required. A Rhode Island resident, or a corporation, limited partnership or LLC formed in Rhode Island or authorized there.
- Address
- The address has to be a Rhode Island street address, not a P.O. box, where the agent is available during business hours.
- Statute
- R.I. Gen. Laws § 7-16-11
Questions
What does Rhode Island charge to change registered agents?
$20, filed with the Rhode Island Secretary of State (R.I. Gen. Laws § 7-16-11). That is rank 21 of 50, highest first.
What is the total cost to switch to Mainstay Filing in Rhode Island?
$169 in year 1: the state’s $20 fee plus $149 for the first year of service, with the same $149 at renewal.
Can I be my own registered agent in Rhode Island?
A Rhode Island resident, or a corporation, limited partnership or LLC formed in Rhode Island or authorized there. The address has to be a Rhode Island street address, not a P.O. box, where the agent is available during business hours.
Sources
- Rhode Island registered agent statute (R.I. Gen. Laws § 7-16-11): webserver.rilegislature.gov/Statutes/TITLE7/7-16/7-16-11.htm, checked October 20, 2026
- Rhode Island Secretary of State: www.sos.ri.gov/, checked October 20, 2026
- Provider registered agent pages, checked October 20, 2026