Explained · Minnesota
3 Best Registered Agents in Minnesota (2026) for Owners
Summary
- Must you have one?
- Special case, explained below
- Legal title
- Registered agent
- Service pricing
- $99 to $149 per year
- Our picks in order
- Mainstay Filing, Minnesota Registered Agent.co then MN Registered Agent.org
The Minnesota shortlist
Best first. See how we pick for the reasoning.1. Mainstay Filing: best for companies in more than one state
$149 in year one and $149 when renewed
Why Mainstay Filing? It costs $149 a year, renewing at $149, and one account serves any state.
The additional $150 compared with Minnesota Registered Agent.co buys coverage outside Minnesota.
Includes
- Office address on file with the state
- Up to three government mailings a year scanned for free
- Serves LLCs, corporations, LPs, LLPs and nonprofits
Points in its favor
- $149 per year with no increase
- The price is the same in all fifty states
Where it falls short
- $50 a year above the local pick
- Reports are not part of the agent plan
2. Minnesota Registered Agent.co: best for a modest yearly fee
$99 in year one and $99 when renewed
Minnesota Registered Agent.co takes the second slot: its agent service is $99 a year and includes a street address on file.
Includes
- The registered office address
- Document scans in your account
Points in its favor
- Annual price $99; renewal price $99
- Wins on yearly price against Mainstay Filing
Where it falls short
- Covers Minnesota only
- The price gives no assistance with the annual renewal
3. MN Registered Agent.org: best for another in-state option
$99 in year one and $99 when renewed
MN Registered Agent.org takes the third slot: its agent service is $99 a year and includes a street address on file.
Price for price, it matches Minnesota Registered Agent.co.
Includes
- The registered office address
- Document scans in your account
Points in its favor
- Wins on yearly price against Mainstay Filing
- Annual price $99; renewal price $99
Where it falls short
- Covers Minnesota only
- The price gives no assistance with the annual renewal
The picks compared
| # | Provider | First-year price | Year two on | Over three years | Covers | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Mainstay Filing | $149 | $149/yr | $447 | office address on file with the state; up to three government mailings a year scanned for free; Serves LLCs, corporations, LPs, LLPs and nonprofits | Learn more at Mainstay FilingPartner link. We may earn money if you buy. |
| 2 | Minnesota Registered Agent.co | $99 | $99/yr | $297 | the registered office address; document scans in your account | Learn more at Minnesota Registered Agent.coPartner link. We may earn money if you buy. |
| 3 | MN Registered Agent.org | $99 | $99/yr | $297 | the registered office address; document scans in your account | Learn more at MN Registered Agent.orgPartner link. We may earn money if you buy. |
Explanations
Do I have to name a registered agent?
A Minnesota LLC must keep a registered office in Minnesota; naming an agent there is optional.
Statute: Minn. Stat. § 5.36. revisor.mn.gov, confirmed October 2026
Who qualifies as an agent?
If one is named: a Minnesota resident, or a corporation or LLC formed in Minnesota or authorized there, with a business office at the registered office.
An owner who qualifies can serve without paying anyone.
How much does an agent charge?
The recommended services charge $99 to $149 annually, or $297 to $447 across three years.
No state fee depends on which agent you pick.
What does the agent handle?
It stands in for the LLC in Minnesota when legal papers or state mail show up.
The point is that nothing important gets overlooked while you are away. Learn about service of process
What recurs apart from the agent?
One filing repeats: the annual renewal, once a year, with no fee. Filings fall due December 31, a date worth noting down.
revisor.mn.gov, confirmed October 2026
Why is the order what it is?
It is how much work the price handles, weighted at 28%, that puts Mainstay Filing first.
What three years cost carries 34% and how much work the price handles carries 28%. Three smaller criteria decide close calls.
Minnesota Registered Agent.co is the smaller bill but serves Minnesota alone.
Official Minnesota requirements
| Item | Detail | Official source |
|---|---|---|
| State charge to form | $155 | revisor.mn.gov, confirmed October 2026 |
| Registered agent | Special case, explained below | revisor.mn.gov, confirmed October 2026 |
| Annual renewal | No fee | revisor.mn.gov, confirmed October 2026 |
| Paid to the state in three years | $155 | Sum of the figures above |
FAQ
May I be my own agent?
An agent is not compulsory in this state, so you can name yourself if you qualify.
Where must the agent be?
Every Minnesota LLC keeps a registered office at an actual office location in Minnesota; a P.O. box by itself is not accepted.
What are the three-year totals?
Mainstay Filing: $447 | Minnesota Registered Agent.co: $297 | MN Registered Agent.org: $297
Where do the numbers come from?
The state side uses Minnesota's own publications. The service side uses published company prices.
Is hiring anyone mandatory?
No law demands one. A service is a convenience.
What is the best registered agent for Minnesota?
Mainstay Filing ranks first on how much work the price handles, ahead of Minnesota Registered Agent.co and MN Registered Agent.org.
References
- revisor.mn.gov: Minnesota yearly filing: Recurring filing (confirmed October 2026)
- revisor.mn.gov: Minnesota yearly filing: Recurring filing (confirmed October 2026)
- sos.state.mn.us: Minnesota report due date (confirmed August 2026)
- revisor.mn.gov: Minn (confirmed August 2026)
- sos.mn.gov: Minnesota formation fee: Filing fee (confirmed October 2026)
- revisor.mn.gov: Minnesota registered agent statute (confirmed October 2026)
- Prices taken from the Mainstay Filing Minnesota service page on November 13, 2026
- Prices taken from the Minnesota Registered Agent.co pricing page on November 13, 2026
- Prices taken from the MN Registered Agent.org pricing page on November 13, 2026