Registered agent ratings · Ohio
2 Best Registered Agents in Ohio (2026)
1. Mainstay Filing: best for any state
$149 a year, level on renewal
Mainstay Filing is rated first: $149 for a plan that applies in every state, $149 on renewal.
On three-year sums Mainstay is $150 above OH Registered Agent.org; the wider coverage justifies that gap in the rating.
What you get
- A physical in-state address as the registered office
- Same-business-day scan and upload for any service of process, no fee
- Three government mailings a year scanned free
- Compliance reminders
Pros
- Government mail scanned free, first three pieces a year
- Accepts LLCs, corporations, LPs, LLPs and nonprofits
- $149 a year, level on renewal
- Same-business-day scans of service of process, no fee
Trade-offs
- Agent alone is $50 a year above OH Registered Agent.org
- Annual reports are filed on the formation package only
2. OH Registered Agent.org: best for the lowest yearly amount on this list
$99 a year, level on renewal
OH Registered Agent.org is rated second: an Ohio specialist at $99 a year, providing an in-state registered office street address.
The registered office is an in-state street address from OH Registered Agent.org; anything served on the company is scanned for your account.
What you get
- An in-state address on the public record
- Online scans of whatever is served on the company
Pros
- Forms LLCs as well, first agent year included
- $99 annually, no renewal increase
- A lower yearly amount than Mainstay Filing
Trade-offs
- Ohio only; other states need another agent
The 2 ratings summarized
| Line | Service | Rating | Yearly amount | Renewal amount | Best for | Open |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Mainstay Filing | 9.6 | $149 | $149/yr | A single agent in any state | Visit Mainstay FilingPartner link. We may earn money if you buy. |
| 2 | OH Registered Agent.org | 9.4 | $99 | $99/yr | The lowest yearly price we rank here | Visit OH Registered Agent.orgPartner link. We may earn money if you buy. |
Ohio registered agent amounts for 2026: year one, renewal and three-year sum
| Service | Year one | Year two | Year three | Three-year sum | Same amount on renewal |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mainstay Filing | $149 | $149 | $149 | $447 | Yes |
| OH Registered Agent.org | $99 | $99 | $99 | $297 | Yes |
Reasoning behind the order
Inclusions per price decided the order in Ohio. Of the rating, 27% is cost over years one to three, 27% is inclusions per price and 46% is renewal price and terms, fit with state rules and price clarity.
Mainstay's agent plan rates higher on coverage: served papers are scanned the same business day at no fee, one amount applies in all fifty states and three government mailings a year are scanned free. OH Registered Agent.org is the cheaper line, and the gap is narrow.
Each criterion and its weight is listed on How we rank.
Ohio statutory agent requirements per Ohio Secretary of State (official)
Every LLC must name a registered agent with an in-state street 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. Authority cited: Ohio Rev. Code § 1706.09.
Ohio: is there a yearly report?
Ohio has no yearly LLC report. The standing item is the statutory agent on record, and the state's notices go to that address.
Ohio registered agent: your questions
Does an Ohio LLC need to appoint a statutory agent?
It does. Ohio treats a statutory agent as a standing requirement, and the agent needs a street address within the state.
What is the yearly price of a registered agent in Ohio?
Yearly amounts run $99 to $149, and each holds on renewal.
Is it permitted to be your own statutory agent?
Yes, when the state's conditions are met. An Ohio resident, or a business entity with a business address in Ohio.
Which registered agents are rated on this page?
Mainstay Filing ($149 a year) and OH Registered Agent.org ($99 a year), highest rated first.
What does the statutory agent handle?
The statutory agent is the official recipient of lawsuits, subpoenas and state notices for the company. It takes delivery and forwards them, and every plan rated here scans them to your account.
Which Ohio registered agent has the best value rating?
Mainstay Filing, as $149 yearly for an agent that stays with the company if it moves or expands, plus free scans of the first three government mailings each year.
Source lines
- Ohio Rev. Code § 1706.16 (ledger date August 2026)
- Ohio formation fee: Filing fee, official source (ledger date October 2026)
- Ohio registered agent statute (ledger date October 2026)
- Mainstay Filing, Ohio service page: amounts read November 12, 2026
- OH Registered Agent.org, pricing and service pages: amounts read November 12, 2026