Rank1
Best here
1. Mainstay Filing: best for all fifty states
$149 yearly, unchanged
Editor score9.3out of 10
Mainstay Filing takes the top spot because a single plan at $149 a year that travels with the company to any state and renews at $149.
Starting from scratch? The formation package is $199 a year and adds the North Dakota filing and the annual report.
Its three-year total is $150 above ND Registered Agents.org's, and what the price covers justifies that gap for us.
In the price
- A street address in the state for the registered office
- Free scans of served papers on the same business day
- No charge to scan your first three government mailings each year
- Compliance reminders
Good
- $149 a year, and it holds at renewal
- Papers served on the company are scanned the same business day at no charge
- Free scans of three government letters each year
- Takes LLCs, corporations, LPs, LLPs and nonprofits
Watch for
- The agent alone is $50 a year more than ND Registered Agents.org
- No annual report filing on the agent-only plan
Rank2
Best value here
2. ND Registered Agents.org: best for the smallest yearly fee on this list
$99 yearly, unchanged
Editor score9.0out of 10
ND Registered Agents.org makes the list at number two because it is built for North Dakota companies, at $99 a year with an in-state street address as the registered office.
ND Registered Agents.org gives the company a street address in the state and scans whatever is served there into your account.
In the price
- An in-state address that goes on the public record
- Scans of legal papers served on the company, kept in your account
Good
- Undercuts Mainstay Filing by the year
- Forms LLCs as well, with year one of agent service free
- $99 a year, and it stays put at renewal
Watch for
- You handle the annual report yourself
- Made for North Dakota; another state needs a different agent
Rank3
North Dakota specialist
3. North Dakota Registered Agent.co: best for North Dakota specialists
$99 yearly, unchanged
Editor score8.7out of 10
North Dakota Registered Agent.co makes the list at number three because it is built for North Dakota companies, at $99 a year with an in-state street address as the registered office.
North Dakota Registered Agent.co stands in as the company's registered office, so there is a real in-state street address, and each legal paper served is scanned and sent to you.
We found no difference in price or features between ND Registered Agents.org and North Dakota Registered Agent.co; choose whichever you prefer.
In the price
- A registered office with a street address in the state
- You read served legal papers online as scans
Good
- LLC formation available with a free first agent year
- A lower yearly price than Mainstay Filing
- Costs $99 a year, renewal included at the same price
Watch for
- You handle the annual report yourself
- Made for North Dakota; another state needs a different agent
The 3 picks side by side
Each number out of 10 is our own mark, drawn from the weighted criteria on How we rank, and not a customer rating.
North Dakota registered agent pricing in 2026: first year, renewals, three-year total
Every price comes from the company's own pages as of November 12, 2026. North Dakota's own fees stay the same whichever agent you pick.
How the cut was made
Filing Shortlist puts 28% of the weight on three-year price and 28% on what the price covers. The remaining 44% goes to renewal terms, fit for the state and price clarity, and for North Dakota the deciding factor was what the price covers.
Mainstay's plan covers a wider area: it scans papers served on the company the same business day at no charge, the price stays the same in all fifty states, and three government letters a year are scanned free. ND Registered Agents.org is cheaper, and the two end up close.
Every criterion and weight is set out on How we rank.
North Dakota registered agent rules from North Dakota Secretary of State
Every LLC must name a registered agent with an in-state street address. The address has to be a complete physical address in North Dakota. P.O. boxes are not accepted. Statute: N.D. Cent. Code § 10-01.1-05.
The North Dakota annual report: price and deadline
Every company formed here files the annual report every year. The state charges $50 and wants it November 15. Being late adds $50. The reminders about it go to your registered agent.
Common questions about North Dakota registered agents
Does the company need to name a registered agent in North Dakota?
It does. North Dakota wants each LLC to name a registered agent with a street address inside the state, and that name stays on the public record.
How much do agents in North Dakota charge per year?
Yearly prices span $99 to $149, and each company holds its price at renewal.
Can the owner be the registered agent?
Yes, if you meet the state's conditions. A commercial registered agent listed with the Secretary of State, or a noncommercial agent: a North Dakota resident, or an entity registered with the Secretary of State that has a North Dakota business office. A business cannot serve as its own agent.
By what date is the North Dakota annual report due?
The deadline is November 15, and the state charges $50. A late filing adds $50.
Which registered agents made this shortlist?
Mainstay Filing ($149 a year), ND Registered Agents.org ($99 a year) and North Dakota Registered Agent.co ($99 a year), listed from the top pick down.
Which North Dakota registered agent makes the shortlist first?
Mainstay Filing, because the price is $149 a year whether you stay in one state or add more, with three government letters a year scanned at no charge.