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3 Best Registered Agents in Michigan (2026)

Filing Verdict's 2026 verdict on registered agents in Michigan: Mainstay Filing ($149 a year), Michigan Registered Agent.co ($99 a year) and MI Registered Agent.org ($99 a year), in that order. Mainstay Filing takes first place: $149 a year, unchanged at renewal, with papers served on the company scanned the same business day at no charge.
The Filing Verdict editorial team
Our top pick in Michigan
Spot 1

1. Mainstay Filing: best for all fifty states

$149 per year, flat

9.3Editorial score
out of 10

Mainstay Filing wins here: one $149 agent plan that follows the company into every state, renewing at $149.

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

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

What you get

  • A registered office address in any state you need
  • Service of process scanned and uploaded on the day it arrives, at no cost
  • Three government mailings a year scanned at no charge
  • 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 Michigan Registered Agent.co
  • You file your own annual report unless you buy the formation package
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Best local option
Spot 2

2. Michigan Registered Agent.co: best for the lowest yearly fee on this list

$99 per year, flat

9.1Editorial score
out of 10

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

Your registered office address comes from Michigan Registered Agent.co, and legal papers served there are scanned to your online account.

What you get

  • A state street address listed as the registered office
  • Scans of any served legal papers, available in your online account

What we like

  • Cheaper per year than Mainstay Filing
  • $99 a year, no change at renewal
  • LLC formation available, first agent year free

Cons

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

3. MI Registered Agent.org: best for Michigan specialists

$99 per year, flat

8.8Editorial score
out of 10

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

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

Nothing in the published prices or features divides Michigan Registered Agent.co from MI Registered Agent.org; pick either.

What you get

  • A physical in-state address for the registered office
  • Scans of any served legal papers, available in your online account

What we like

  • LLC formation available, first agent year free
  • Cheaper per year than Mainstay Filing
  • $99 per year, renewing at the same price

Cons

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

No.ServiceVerdict scoreYearly priceRenewalBest forVisit
1Mainstay Filing9.3$149$149/yrAn agent that works in all fifty states Visit Mainstay FilingPartner link. We may earn money if you buy.
2Michigan Registered Agent.co9.1$99$99/yrThe lowest yearly price we rank here Visit Michigan Registered Agent.coPartner link. We may earn money if you buy.
3MI Registered Agent.org8.8$99$99/yrThe lowest yearly price we rank here Visit MI Registered Agent.orgPartner link. We may earn money if you buy.
Scores come from Filing Verdict's editors, out of 10, using the criteria explained on How we rank; they are not customer ratings.

Michigan 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
Michigan Registered Agent.co$99$99$99$297Yes
MI Registered Agent.org$99$99$99$297Yes
Prices were read from each company's own pages on November 12, 2026. Michigan's fees do not depend on which agent you choose.

How the order was set

Two criteria lead Filing Verdict's method at 35% apiece: total over three years and paperwork the price handles. Renewal behavior, match to the state and up-front pricing share the other 30%, and Michigan came down to paperwork the price handles.

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. Michigan Registered Agent.co costs less, and the two finish close.

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

Michigan resident agent requirements, from the Department of Licensing and Regulatory Affairs (LARA) (official)

Every LLC must name a registered agent with an in-state street address. The address has to be a registered office in Michigan, which does not have to be the place of business. P.O. boxes are not accepted. Citation: MCL 450.4207.

Michigan annual statement: what it costs and when it is due

Every Michigan LLC owes the annual statement every year. The state fee is $25, due February 15. A late filing adds $10. Notices about it go to your resident agent.

Michigan registered agent: questions answered

Must a Michigan LLC have a resident agent?

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

What do Michigan 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 resident agent?

Only if you meet the state's conditions. A Michigan resident, or a corporation or LLC formed in Michigan or authorized there, whose business office (or, for a person, residence) is the registered office.

What is the due date for the Michigan annual statement?

Due February 15; the state fee is $25. Filing late adds $10.

Which registered agents are ranked on this page?

Mainstay Filing ($149 a year), Michigan Registered Agent.co ($99 a year) and MI Registered Agent.org ($99 a year), from first place to last.

Which registered agent is the best value in Michigan?

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

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Sources and dates

  1. Michigan Department of Licensing and Regulatory Affairs, Corporations, Securities & Commercial Licensing Bureau, Corporations Division, confirmed August 2026
  2. Michigan Department of Licensing and Regulatory Affairs, Corporations, Securities & Commercial Licensing Bureau, Corporations Division, confirmed August 2026
  3. Michigan report due date, confirmed August 2026
  4. MCL 450.4202, confirmed August 2026
  5. Michigan formation fee: Filing fee, official source, confirmed September 2026
  6. Michigan formation fee: Filing fee, official source, confirmed September 2026
  7. Michigan registered agent statute, confirmed October 2026
  8. Checked November 12, 2026: Mainstay Filing, Michigan service page
  9. Checked November 12, 2026: Michigan Registered Agent.co, pricing and service pages
  10. Checked November 12, 2026: MI Registered Agent.org, pricing and service pages