Session 2 · Arizona
Registered Agent in Arizona (2026): a 6-Step Lesson and the 3 Best Agents
Before you begin
By the end you will know
- The legal requirement
- The eligibility and address rules
- Recording the agent
- Which agents we would use and why
If you would like help with the filing
1. AZ Registered Agent.org: best for Arizona-only LLCs
We would start a new founder with AZ Registered Agent.org: a street address in Arizona for your registered office, at $99 a year.
On three-year cost it beats Mainstay Filing, which is a big part of our grading.
What the price covers
- An in-state office address
- Served papers scanned to your account
Marks in its favor
- Costs less each year than Mainstay Filing
- $99 yearly
Where it loses points
- A one-state service
2. Arizona Registered Agent.co: best for staying put in Arizona
Arizona Registered Agent.co is a sound second choice because a street address in Arizona for your registered office, at $99 a year.
It costs exactly what AZ Registered Agent.org does.
What the price covers
- An in-state office address
- Served papers scanned to your account
Marks in its favor
- Costs less each year than Mainstay Filing
- $99 yearly
Where it loses points
- A one-state service
3. Mainstay Filing: best for companies in several states
Taking third place is Mainstay Filing, where a flat yearly price of $149 no matter which state the LLC is in.
Three years run $150 higher than AZ Registered Agent.org.
What the price covers
- An in-state office address
- A same-business-day scan of each served paper comes at no charge
- Government mail scanned free, three pieces a year
- Also works for nonprofits, corporations, LPs and LLPs
Marks in its favor
- One provider everywhere
- $149 a year
Where it loses points
- Costs $50 more each year
- Report filing needs the formation package
The 3 graded picks compared
| # | Service | Annual price | Renewal price | Three-year total | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | AZ Registered Agent.org | $99 | $99/yr | $297 | Visit AZ Registered Agent.orgPartner link. We may earn money if you buy. |
| 2 | Arizona Registered Agent.co | $99 | $99/yr | $297 | Visit Arizona Registered Agent.coPartner link. We may earn money if you buy. |
| 3 | Mainstay Filing | $149 | $149/yr | $447 | Visit Mainstay FilingPartner link. We may earn money if you buy. |
How to set up your Arizona agent
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1Find out what Arizona asks of an agent
Every LLC must name a registered agent with an in-state street address.
Where this comes from: Class notes: azleg.gov (October 2026)
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2See who is allowed to act
An Arizona resident, or a corporation or LLC formed in Arizona or authorized to do business there. The appointment takes effect only once the agent accepts it in writing. Authority: A.R.S. § 29-3115.
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3Get the address right
The address has to be a place of business or residence in Arizona with a street address. A P.O. box can be listed only as a separate Arizona mailing address.
Hiring a service keeps your own address off the public record.
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4Do it yourself or hire an agent
Our graded agents charge $99 to $149 a year; acting yourself is the other route if you qualify.
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5List the agent with the state
A new LLC names its agent in the Articles of Organization (Form L010) sent to the Arizona Corporation Commission. An existing LLC that wants a different agent files a change with that same office.
Where this comes from: Class notes: azcc.gov (October 2026)
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6Keep the details up to date
A Arizona LLC files no recurring report, which leaves the statutory agent as the one detail to keep current.
What you will pay
| What | Who you pay | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Hiring an agent | Your service | $99 to $149 a year |
| Each later year | Your service | $99 to $149 a year |
How we graded the Arizona picks
Tuition over three years carries 32% of the report card, and that is where pulled ahead in Arizona.
Paying AZ Registered Agent.org for three years adds up to $297, which is $150 below the Mainstay Filing total.
Short answers
Does every LLC need a statutory agent here?
Yes. Every LLC must name a registered agent with an in-state street address.
Can I be my own statutory agent?
Possibly. Work through steps 2 and 3 to see whether you meet both rules.
Can I change my statutory agent later?
Yes. Switching means a change filing with the Arizona Corporation Commission (see step 5).
What does a registered agent cost in Arizona?
Expect $99 to $149 a year.
What does the LLC pay the state each year?
Arizona bills no report fee.
Which registered agent would you choose?
AZ Registered Agent.org: $99 yearly, with scans of any served papers posted to your online account. Then come Arizona Registered Agent.co and Mainstay Filing.
Class references
- Want to see Ariz for yourself? Open azleg.gov. We confirmed that page in August 2026 before writing the lesson.
- Want to see Arizona formation fee: Filing fee, official source for yourself? Open azcc.gov. We confirmed that page in October 2026 before writing the lesson.
- Want to see Arizona registered agent statute for yourself? Open azleg.gov. We confirmed that page in October 2026 before writing the lesson.
- Prices taken from the pricing page of AZ Registered Agent.org on November 13, 2026
- Prices taken from the pricing page of Arizona Registered Agent.co on November 13, 2026
- Prices taken from the Arizona service page of Mainstay Filing on November 13, 2026