Lesson 2 · Georgia
Registered Agent in Georgia (2026): a 6-Step Lesson and the 3 Best Agents
Before you begin
In this lesson
- What the law says
- Who may act as agent
- How to put the agent on record
- Which agents we would use and why
Our graded picks for Georgia
1. Mainstay Filing: best for a single agent nationwide
Mainstay Filing earns the highest mark because $149 a year from one provider, even for states you add down the road.
The three-year premium over GA Registered Agent.org is $150, and the 33% weight on steps handled covers it.
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
- Annual price $149, renewal price $149
- Works in every state
Where it loses points
- $50 a year more than GA Registered Agent.org
- An agent-only plan, so it does not file reports
2. GA Registered Agent.org: best for Georgia-only LLCs
GA Registered Agent.org is a sound second choice because $99 yearly, with scans of any served papers posted to your online account.
What the price covers
- A Georgia street address
- Served documents posted online
Marks in its favor
- A smaller yearly bill than Mainstay Filing
- $99 a year with no increase
Where it loses points
- No help in other states
- Annual registration is not included
3. Georgia Registered Agent.co: best for a local alternative
Georgia Registered Agent.co is a sound third choice because $99 yearly, with scans of any served papers posted to your online account.
It costs exactly what GA Registered Agent.org does.
What the price covers
- A Georgia street address
- Served documents posted online
Marks in its favor
- $99 a year with no increase
- A smaller yearly bill than Mainstay Filing
Where it loses points
- No help in other states
- Annual registration is not included
Prices in one table
| # | Service | Annual price | Renewal price | Three-year total | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Mainstay Filing | $149 | $149/yr | $447 | Visit Mainstay FilingPartner link. We may earn money if you buy. |
| 2 | GA Registered Agent.org | $99 | $99/yr | $297 | Visit GA Registered Agent.orgPartner link. We may earn money if you buy. |
| 3 | Georgia Registered Agent.co | $99 | $99/yr | $297 | Visit Georgia Registered Agent.coPartner link. We may earn money if you buy. |
The lesson, step by step
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Step
1Read the Georgia rule
Every LLC must name a registered agent with an in-state street address.
Where this comes from: The official page is sos.ga.gov, last confirmed in October 2026
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2Learn who can do the job
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. See O.C.G.A. § 14-11-209.
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3Learn the address requirement
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.
Hiring a service keeps your own address off the public record.
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4Decide: serve yourself or hire someone
If you meet the rules above you can name yourself; hiring one of our picks runs $99 to $149 a year.
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5Record the agent with the state
The Articles of Organization (Form CD 030) asks for the agent's name and address, and the Georgia Secretary of State also accepts change filings for LLCs that switch agents.
Where this comes from: The official page is sos.ga.gov, last confirmed in October 2026
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Step
6Watch the recurring filing
Your registered agent receives the state's mail about the annual registration, a filing that is $60 every year and due April 1.
Where this comes from: The official page is sos.ga.gov, last confirmed in October 2026
What you will pay
| What | Who you pay | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Registered agent service | The service | $99 to $149 a year |
| From year two | The service | $99 to $149 a year |
| Annual registration | The state | $60 every year |
How we graded the Georgia picks
won on homework the price handles (33% of the grade), with right behind.
Coverage of all fifty states beat GA Registered Agent.org on our report card.
Test yourself on Georgia
Does Georgia require a registered agent?
Yes. Every LLC must name a registered agent with an in-state street address.
Can I be my own registered agent?
Often you can. Check yourself against the two rules in steps 2 and 3 of the lesson.
Can I change my registered agent later?
Yes; the Georgia Secretary of State takes change filings, and step 5 covers what to send.
What does a registered agent cost in Georgia?
From $99 to $149 a year on this page.
What does the LLC pay the state each year?
$60 every year for the annual registration.
Which registered agent would you choose?
By grade: Mainstay Filing, GA Registered Agent.org and Georgia Registered Agent.co. Mainstay Filing is first because $149 per year is the agent fee in all fifty states.
Class references
- Source for Georgia Secretary of State fee schedule Rev. 8/2025: sos.ga.gov, confirmed in October 2026, and the reason our figures match the official ones.
- Source for Georgia report due date: law.justia.com, confirmed in August 2026, and the reason our figures match the official ones.
- Source for Georgia Secretary of State Corporations Division fee schedule: sos.ga.gov, confirmed in October 2026, and the reason our figures match the official ones.
- Source for Georgia registered agent statute: sos.ga.gov, confirmed in October 2026, and the reason our figures match the official ones.
- Mainstay Filing Georgia service page: opened and read on November 13, 2026
- GA Registered Agent.org pricing page: opened and read on November 13, 2026
- Georgia Registered Agent.co pricing page: opened and read on November 13, 2026