Registered Agent Fees › South Carolina
What South Carolina charges for a registered agent change (2026)
South Carolina 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.
- South Carolina rules checked October 20, 2026
- Provider fees read October 2026
Every fee, in order
| Fee | Amount | Who charges it |
|---|---|---|
| Change-of-agent filing | $10 | South Carolina 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 South Carolina
Standard Filings, ResidentAgents.com, Northwest Registered Agent, ZenBusiness, LegalZoom, Harbor Compliance, InCorp Services and Bizee. Their yearly fees range from $99 to $249 in year 1, before the state’s fee.
South Carolina agent rules
- Requirement
- Required. A South Carolina resident, a South Carolina corporation, another LLC, or a corporation or company from another state authorized to do business in South Carolina.
- Address
- The address has to be a street address in South Carolina for the agent, stated in the articles. P.O. boxes are not accepted.
- Statute
- S.C. Code § 33-44-108
Questions
What does South Carolina charge to change registered agents?
$10, filed with the South Carolina Secretary of State (S.C. Code § 33-44-108). That is rank 28 of 50, highest first.
What is the total cost to switch to Mainstay Filing in South Carolina?
$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 South Carolina?
A South Carolina resident, a South Carolina corporation, another LLC, or a corporation or company from another state authorized to do business in South Carolina. The address has to be a street address in South Carolina for the agent, stated in the articles. P.O. boxes are not accepted.
Sources
- South Carolina registered agent statute (S.C. Code § 33-44-108): www.scstatehouse.gov/code/t33c044.php, checked October 20, 2026
- South Carolina Secretary of State: sos.sc.gov/, checked October 20, 2026
- Provider registered agent pages, checked October 20, 2026