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3 Best Registered Agents in Florida (2026)

Filing Verdict's 2026 verdict on registered agents in Florida: Mainstay Filing ($149 a year), Florida Registered Agent.io ($99 a year) and FL Registered Agent.org ($99 a year), in that order. Mainstay Filing takes first place: one $149 agent plan that follows the company into every state, renewing at $149.
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Number one here
Spot 1

1. Mainstay Filing: best for all fifty states

$149 per year, flat

9.2Editorial score
out of 10

Mainstay Filing wins here: $149 a year whether the company stays put or expands, and the first three government mailings each year are scanned free.

New company? Mainstay's formation package at $199 a year adds the Florida filing and the annual report.

The three-year bill is $150 higher than Florida Registered Agent.io's, and the wider coverage is worth that to us.

What you get

  • An in-state street address for the registered office
  • Free same-business-day scans of service of process
  • Free scans of your first three government mailings each year
  • Compliance reminders

What we like

  • $149 a year, unchanged at renewal
  • Serves LLCs, corporations, LPs, LLPs and nonprofits
  • Same-business-day scans of served papers, free
  • Three government mailings a year scanned free

Cons

  • The agent alone runs $50 a year above Florida Registered Agent.io
  • Annual reports are not filed on the agent-only plan
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Best value here
Spot 2

2. Florida Registered Agent.io: best for the lowest yearly fee on this list

$99 per year, flat

8.9Editorial score
out of 10

Second place goes to Florida Registered Agent.io: a Florida specialist at $99 a year, with an in-state street address for the registered office.

With Florida Registered Agent.io, the registered office address sits in the state, and anything served on the company is scanned and sent to you online.

What you get

  • A state street address listed as the registered office
  • Papers served on the company are scanned and posted to your online account

What we like

  • Forms LLCs too, first agent year included
  • Undercuts Mainstay Filing each year
  • $99 per year, renewing at the same price

Cons

  • The annual report filing is yours to handle
  • Built for Florida; other states need a separate agent
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Florida only
Spot 3

3. FL Registered Agent.org: best for Florida specialists

$99 per year, flat

8.7Editorial score
out of 10

Third place goes to FL Registered Agent.org: a Florida specialist at $99 a year, with an in-state street address for the registered office.

FL Registered Agent.org provides the in-state street address used as your registered office, and papers served on the company are scanned to your account.

FL Registered Agent.org copies Florida Registered Agent.io on price and plan features, so the order between them is a close call.

What you get

  • The in-state street address the state requires
  • Scans of any served legal papers, available in your online account

What we like

  • $99 per year, renewing at the same price
  • Forms LLCs too, first agent year included
  • Lower yearly price than Mainstay Filing

Cons

  • The annual report filing is yours to handle
  • Built for Florida; other states need a separate agent
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The 3 verdicts at a glance

No.ServiceVerdict scoreYearly priceRenewalBest forVisit
1Mainstay Filing9.2$149$149/yrAn agent that works in all fifty states Visit Mainstay FilingPartner link. We may earn money if you buy.
2Florida Registered Agent.io8.9$99$99/yrThe lowest yearly price we rank here Visit Florida Registered Agent.ioPartner link. We may earn money if you buy.
3FL Registered Agent.org8.7$99$99/yrThe lowest yearly price we rank here Visit FL Registered Agent.orgPartner link. We may earn money if you buy.
Each mark out of 10 is our own judgment from the weighted criteria on How we rank. None of it comes from customer ratings.

Florida registered agent prices for 2026: year one, renewals and three years

ServiceYear 1Year 2Year 3Total, 3 yearsRenewal price unchanged
Mainstay Filing$149$149$149$447Yes
Florida Registered Agent.io$99$99$99$297Yes
FL Registered Agent.org$99$99$99$297Yes
Prices were read from each company's own pages on November 12, 2026. Florida's fees do not depend on which agent you choose.

Why this order

What settled Florida: paperwork the price handles. The method puts 35% on total over three years, 35% on paperwork the price handles and spreads 30% across renewal behavior, match to the state and up-front pricing.

Mainstay's agent plan covers more: papers served on the company are scanned the same business day at no fee, one price applies in all fifty states and three government mailings a year are scanned free. Florida Registered Agent.io costs less, and the two finish close.

The full list of criteria and weights is on How we rank.

Florida registered agent requirements, from Florida Division of Corporations (official)

Every LLC must name a registered agent with an in-state street address. The address has to be a Florida street address that matches the agent's business address. P.O. boxes are not accepted. Florida law sets minimum hours of 10 a.m. to noon and 2 to 4 p.m. on weekdays. Citation: Fla. Stat. § 605.0113.

Florida annual report: what it costs and when it is due

Every Florida LLC owes the annual report every year. The state fee is $138.75, due May 1. A late filing adds $400. Notices about it go to your registered agent.

Florida registered agent: questions answered

Must a Florida LLC have a registered agent?

Yes. Florida requires every LLC to keep a registered agent on file, and the agent needs a street address in the state.

What do Florida registered agents charge each year?

The prices run $99 to $149 a year, and every service keeps its price at renewal.

May I act as my own registered agent?

Only if you meet the state's conditions. A Florida resident, or a business entity authorized in Florida, whose business address is the registered office. The agent files a written acceptance.

What is the due date for the Florida annual report?

Due May 1; the state fee is $138.75. Filing late adds $400.

Which registered agents are ranked on this page?

Mainstay Filing ($149 a year), Florida Registered Agent.io ($99 a year) and FL Registered Agent.org ($99 a year), from first place to last.

Which registered agent is the best value in Florida?

Mainstay Filing, because $149 a year, unchanged at renewal, with papers served on the company scanned the same business day at no charge.

Related pages

Sources and dates

  1. Florida Department of State, Division of Corporations, confirmed August 2026
  2. Florida Department of State, Division of Corporations, confirmed August 2026
  3. Florida yearly filing: Annual report: fee, official source, confirmed October 2026
  4. Florida report due date, confirmed August 2026
  5. Fla. Stat. § 605.0201, confirmed August 2026
  6. Florida formation fee: Filing fee, official source, confirmed October 2026
  7. Florida formation fee: Filing fee, official source, confirmed October 2026
  8. Florida registered agent statute, confirmed October 2026
  9. Checked November 12, 2026: Mainstay Filing, Florida service page
  10. Checked November 12, 2026: Florida Registered Agent.io, pricing and service pages
  11. Checked November 12, 2026: FL Registered Agent.org, pricing and service pages