Module 2 · Indiana
Registered Agent in Indiana (2026): a 6-Step Lesson and the 3 Best Agents
Quick facts
What you will learn
- What the law says
- The eligibility and address rules
- Getting the agent on file
- Who we would hire as agent
Our graded picks for Indiana
1. Mainstay Filing: best for LLCs that may grow into other states
We would start a new founder with Mainstay Filing: $149 per year is the agent fee in all fifty states.
Over three years it costs $150 more than Indiana Registered Agent.co, but the grade rewards the extra steps it takes care of.
What the price covers
- A physical in-state 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
- $149 yearly with no increase
- Covers all fifty states
Where it loses points
- Indiana Registered Agent.co is $50 a year lower
- Reports are not filed on this plan
2. Indiana Registered Agent.co: best for Indiana founders
Indiana Registered Agent.co is a sound second choice because a plan built for one state, $99 a year, renewing at $99.
What the price covers
- A registered office address
- Served documents posted online
Marks in its favor
- Costs less each year than Mainstay Filing
- A flat $99 per year
Where it loses points
- Another state means another agent
- You file the business entity report yourself
3. IN Registered Agent.org: best for another Indiana choice
IN Registered Agent.org is a sound third choice because a plan built for one state, $99 a year, renewing at $99.
It posts the same prices as Indiana Registered Agent.co.
What the price covers
- A registered office address
- Served documents posted online
Marks in its favor
- Costs less each year than Mainstay Filing
- A flat $99 per year
Where it loses points
- Another state means another agent
- You file the business entity report yourself
Compare the picks
| # | 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 | Indiana Registered Agent.co | $99 | $99/yr | $297 | Visit Indiana Registered Agent.coPartner link. We may earn money if you buy. |
| 3 | IN Registered Agent.org | $99 | $99/yr | $297 | Visit IN Registered Agent.orgPartner link. We may earn money if you buy. |
The lesson, step by step
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1Find out what Indiana asks of an agent
Every LLC must name a registered agent with an in-state street address.
Where this comes from: Class notes: faqs.in.gov (October 2026)
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2See who is allowed to act
An individual, a general partnership, an Indiana filing entity, or a foreign entity registered in Indiana. A business cannot serve as its own agent. See Ind. Code § 23-0.5-4-3.
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3Learn the address requirement
The address has to be a physical street address in Indiana. P.O. boxes are not accepted.
Hiring a service keeps your own address off the public record.
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4Do it yourself or hire an agent
You may serve if you qualify. A professional agent from our list costs $99 to $149 a year.
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5Name the agent in the filing
New companies list the agent on the Articles of Organization Domestic Limited Liability Company (Form State Form 49459); changing agents later means filing with the Indiana Secretary of State again.
Where this comes from: Class notes: forms.in.gov (August 2026)
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6Stay current every year
Every two years the business entity report confirms your details for $32, by last day of the entity's anniversary month, every 2 years.
Where this comes from: Class notes: forms.in.gov (August 2026)
Indiana agent costs
| What | Payee | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| A professional agent | Your service | $99 to $149 a year |
| Renewing the agent | Your service | $99 to $149 a year |
| Business entity report | State | $32 every two years |
Why Mainstay Filing comes first
Homework the price handles carries 33% of the report card, and that is where pulled ahead in Indiana.
Coverage put it ahead of Indiana Registered Agent.co.
Short answers
Must a Indiana LLC have a registered agent?
Yes. Every LLC must name a registered agent with an in-state street address.
Can I be my own registered agent?
Possibly. Work through steps 2 and 3 to see whether you meet both rules.
Can I change my registered agent later?
Yes, at any time. Step 5 shows how to file the change with the Indiana Secretary of State.
What does a registered agent cost in Indiana?
$99 to $149 a year among our graded agents.
What does the LLC pay the state each year?
It files the business entity report for $32 every two years.
Which registered agent would you choose?
Mainstay Filing, Indiana Registered Agent.co and IN Registered Agent.org, graded from first to last.
Class references
- Homework check for Indiana Secretary of State, Business Services Division: the facts come from inbiz.in.gov, a page we last confirmed in August 2026, so you can compare our notes to the original.
- Homework check for Indiana Secretary of State, Business Services Division: the facts come from forms.in.gov, a page we last confirmed in August 2026, so you can compare our notes to the original.
- Homework check for Indiana report due date: the facts come from law.justia.com, a page we last confirmed in August 2026, so you can compare our notes to the original.
- Homework check for Ind: the facts come from forms.in.gov, a page we last confirmed in August 2026, so you can compare our notes to the original.
- Homework check for Indiana registered agent statute: the facts come from faqs.in.gov, a page we last confirmed in October 2026, so you can compare our notes to the original.
- Mainstay Filing Indiana service page: opened and read on November 13, 2026
- Indiana Registered Agent.co pricing page: opened and read on November 13, 2026
- IN Registered Agent.org pricing page: opened and read on November 13, 2026