Class 2 · Utah
Registered Agent in Utah (2026): a 6-Step Lesson and the 3 Best Agents
Before you begin
In this lesson
- The legal requirement
- Who may act as agent
- Naming the agent with the state
- Who we would hire as agent
Utah: the services that earned a grade
1. UT Registered Agent.org: best for Utah founders
UT Registered Agent.org comes first, and here is why: $99 a year with no jump at renewal, for an LLC that stays in Utah.
Cost decides this one: across three years it totals less than Mainstay Filing.
What the price covers
- A registered office address
- Scans of served papers
Marks in its favor
- Costs less each year than Mainstay Filing
- Annual price $99, renewal price $99
Where it loses points
- Serves only Utah
- No help with the Annual Report/Renewal
2. Mainstay Filing: best for LLCs that may grow into other states
Mainstay Filing lands in second place, and the reason is clear: an agent at $149 a year who can come along when the company adds a state.
Three years run $150 higher than UT 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
- $149 a year, the same at renewal
- Covers all fifty states
Where it loses points
- UT Registered Agent.org is $50 a year lower
- Reports are not filed on this plan
3. Utah Registered Agent.co: best for staying put in Utah
Taking third place is Utah Registered Agent.co, where $99 a year with no jump at renewal, for an LLC that stays in Utah.
UT Registered Agent.org and this service charge the same.
What the price covers
- A registered office address
- Scans of served papers
Marks in its favor
- Costs less each year than Mainstay Filing
- Annual price $99, renewal price $99
Where it loses points
- Serves only Utah
- No help with the Annual Report/Renewal
Prices in one table
| # | Service | Annual price | Renewal price | Three-year total | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | UT Registered Agent.org | $99 | $99/yr | $297 | Visit UT Registered Agent.orgPartner link. We may earn money if you buy. |
| 2 | Mainstay Filing | $149 | $149/yr | $447 | Visit Mainstay FilingPartner link. We may earn money if you buy. |
| 3 | Utah Registered Agent.co | $99 | $99/yr | $297 | Visit Utah Registered Agent.coPartner link. We may earn money if you buy. |
The Utah agent, in order
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Step
1Understand the requirement
Every LLC must name a registered agent with an in-state street address.
Where this comes from: Class notes: le.utah.gov (October 2026)
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2See who is allowed to act
A commercial registered agent listed with the state, a noncommercial agent (an individual or entity), or the holder of a named position in the company. The statute is Utah Code § 16-17-203.
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3Learn the address requirement
The address has to be an actual street address or rural route box number in Utah. A P.O. box can follow the street address but cannot replace it.
A service gives you an Utah street address, which keeps your home address off the filing.
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Step
4Choose between acting yourself and hiring an agent
Our graded agents charge $99 to $149 a year; acting yourself is the other route if you qualify.
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5Name the agent in the filing
A new LLC names its agent in the Certificate of Organization sent to the Utah Secretary of State. An existing LLC that wants a different agent files a change with that same office.
Where this comes from: Class notes: commerce.utah.gov (October 2026)
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Step
6Stay current every year
Every year the Annual Report/Renewal confirms your details for $18, by last day of the entity's anniversary month. A late filing costs $10.
Where this comes from: Class notes: corporations.utah.gov (August 2026)
Agent and state costs
| Item | Paid to | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| The agent | The provider | $99 to $149 a year |
| From year two | The provider | $99 to $149 a year |
| Annual Report/Renewal | To the state | $18 every year |
Why UT Registered Agent.org comes first
edged ahead of on tuition over three years, which counts for 32%.
Paying UT Registered Agent.org for three years adds up to $297, which is $150 below the Mainstay Filing total.
Questions students ask
Must a Utah 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?
The answer is yes when you satisfy the eligibility and address rules laid out in steps 2 and 3.
Can I change my registered agent later?
A change is allowed whenever you like, through the Utah Secretary of State, as described in step 5.
What does a registered agent cost in Utah?
Expect $99 to $149 a year.
What does the LLC pay the state each year?
Each year it is the Annual Report/Renewal at $18.
Which registered agent would you choose?
By grade: UT Registered Agent.org, Mainstay Filing and Utah Registered Agent.co. UT Registered Agent.org is first because a street address in Utah for your registered office, at $99 a year.
Class references
- Utah Division of Corporations and Commercial Code is covered in the official page at corporations.utah.gov; our notes follow it as of August 2026.
- Utah Division of Corporations and Commercial Code is covered in the official page at corporations.utah.gov; our notes follow it as of August 2026.
- Utah report due date is covered in the official page at le.utah.gov; our notes follow it as of August 2026.
- Utah Code § 48-3a-201 is covered in the official page at le.utah.gov; our notes follow it as of August 2026.
- Utah formation fee: Filing fee, official source is covered in the official page at commerce.utah.gov; our notes follow it as of October 2026.
- Utah registered agent statute is covered in the official page at le.utah.gov; our notes follow it as of October 2026.
- UT Registered Agent.org, pricing page, as it appeared on November 13, 2026
- Mainstay Filing, Utah service page, as it appeared on November 13, 2026
- Utah Registered Agent.co, pricing page, as it appeared on November 13, 2026