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3 Best Registered Agents in Georgia (2026) and Why
The gist
- Must you have one?
- Must be named
- Name in state law
- Registered agent
- Service pricing
- $99 to $149 per year
- Our recommendations
- Mainstay Filing, Georgia Registered Agent.co then GA Registered Agent.org
Georgia: the ranked picks
Ranked using five checks described on our method page.1. Mainstay Filing: best for companies in more than one state
Yearly cost $149, renewing for $149
Mainstay Filing comes out on top: $149 a year covers an agent in this state and in any state you add.
Yes, Georgia Registered Agent.co comes in $150 lower across three years. We still lead with the one that covers all states.
Includes
- A physical address in the state
- Up to three government mailings a year scanned for free
- Works for LLCs, corporations, LPs, LLPs and nonprofits
Points in its favor
- $149 a year, unchanged at renewal
- Covers every state you might add
Where it falls short
- Georgia Registered Agent.co charges $50 less each year
- An agent only; it does not file reports on its own
2. Georgia Registered Agent.co: best for keeping three-year cost down
Yearly cost $99, renewing for $99
In second place is Georgia Registered Agent.co, because three years total $297 for a company that never leaves Georgia.
Includes
- A street address in the state
- Legal mail scanned and posted
Points in its favor
- $99 annually, flat
- Priced under the national pick
Where it falls short
- Covers Georgia only
- The price gives no assistance with the annual registration
3. GA Registered Agent.org: best for local support
Yearly cost $99, renewing for $99
In third place is GA Registered Agent.org, because three years total $297 for a company that never leaves Georgia.
With the same prices as Georgia Registered Agent.co, this is a near tie.
Includes
- A street address in the state
- Legal mail scanned and posted
Points in its favor
- Priced under the national pick
- $99 annually, flat
Where it falls short
- Covers Georgia only
- The price gives no assistance with the annual registration
Compare prices
| # | Pick | Year one | Year two on | Total, 3 years | Included in the price | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Mainstay Filing | $149 | $149/yr | $447 | A physical address in the state; up to three government mailings a year scanned for free; Works for LLCs, corporations, LPs, LLPs and nonprofits | Learn more at Mainstay FilingPartner link. We may earn money if you buy. |
| 2 | Georgia Registered Agent.co | $99 | $99/yr | $297 | A street address in the state; legal mail scanned and posted | Learn more at Georgia Registered Agent.coPartner link. We may earn money if you buy. |
| 3 | GA Registered Agent.org | $99 | $99/yr | $297 | A street address in the state; legal mail scanned and posted | Learn more at GA Registered Agent.orgPartner link. We may earn money if you buy. |
Key questions
Must the LLC have a registered agent?
Every LLC must name a registered agent with an in-state street address.
The governing law: O.C.G.A. § 14-11-209. sos.ga.gov, confirmed October 2026
Can just anyone act as agent?
A Georgia resident, a Georgia corporation or LLC, or a corporation or LLC from another state with authority to do business in Georgia. An entity cannot be its own agent.
An owner who qualifies can serve without paying anyone.
How much should I budget for an agent?
Prices start at $99 to $149 a year and total $297 to $447 for three.
State fees stay put no matter the agent.
What is the agent for?
It serves as the LLC's address in Georgia for court papers and state letters.
A service is only as useful as its forwarding, so ask how documents reach you. Service of process, explained
What recurs apart from the agent?
What recurs is the annual registration: annual, $60. In the state's words it falls due April 1, so keep an eye on it.
sos.ga.gov, confirmed October 2026
What decided the ranking?
The deciding factor is how much work the price handles (28% of the weight), where Mainstay Filing is strongest.
Five criteria set the order: what three years cost (34%), how much work the price handles (28%), prices spelled out (16%), renewal terms (12%) and reach beyond one state (10%).
Coverage settled it: all fifty states against one.
What Georgia requires
| Requirement | Fee or rule | Where it comes from |
|---|---|---|
| Filing fee | $110 | sos.ga.gov, confirmed October 2026 |
| Registered agent | Must be named | sos.ga.gov, confirmed October 2026 |
| Annual registration | $60 every year | sos.ga.gov, confirmed October 2026 |
| Paid to the state in three years | $230 | Added up from the rows above |
Further questions
Can I name myself?
You may, once you meet the state's rules on who can serve and where.
Which addresses does the state accept?
The address has to be a Georgia street address that is also the agent's business office, and the agent has to be located there. A P.O. box or mail drop cannot be used.
How do the picks compare over three years?
$447 with Mainstay Filing, $297 with Georgia Registered Agent.co, $297 with GA Registered Agent.org
How do you know these fees?
Each state fee links to its official source, and each service price comes from the company's website.
Do I have to hire a service?
No, you may file on your own if you meet the rules on this page.
Which one should I choose in Georgia?
Mainstay Filing is on top because $149 a year is its price in this state, and it does not change anywhere else; Georgia Registered Agent.co and GA Registered Agent.org follow.
References
- Reference: Georgia Secretary of State fee at sos.ga.gov, checked in October 2026
- Reference: Georgia report due date at law.justia.com, checked in August 2026
- Reference: Georgia Secretary of State Corporations at sos.ga.gov, checked in October 2026
- Reference: Georgia registered agent statute at sos.ga.gov, checked in October 2026
- Mainstay Filing Georgia service page, read November 13, 2026
- Georgia Registered Agent.co pricing page, read November 13, 2026
- GA Registered Agent.org pricing page, read November 13, 2026