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Registered agents report · Florida

3 Best Registered Agents in Florida (2026)

By the Biz Formation Report editorial team

Biz Formation Report ranks registered agents in Florida for 2026 as Mainstay Filing ($149 a year), FL Registered Agent.org ($99 a year) and Florida Registered Agent.io ($99 a year), in that order. Mainstay Filing earns the top grade: a $149 yearly plan that works in every state, renewing at $149.

No.1

Our top pick

1. Mainstay Filing: best for all fifty states

Score9.6out of 10
$149 a year, unchanged at renewal

Top grade, Mainstay Filing: $149 per year for an agent that goes wherever the company goes, plus free scans of the first three government mailings each year.

A company still to be formed can use Mainstay's $199-a-year package, which files the Florida paperwork and the annual report.

Over three years Mainstay costs $150 more than FL Registered Agent.org; our grading treats the broader coverage as worth that.

What you get

  • An in-state street address as the registered office
  • Legal papers served on the company scanned free, the same business day
  • Three government mailings a year scanned free
  • Compliance reminders

Good

  • Open to LLCs, corporations, LPs, LLPs and nonprofits
  • $149 a year, no renewal increase
  • Served papers scanned within the same business day, free
  • Three government mailings a year scanned at no cost

Weak spots

  • The agent alone costs $50 a year more than FL Registered Agent.org
  • The agent-only plan does not file annual reports
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No.2

Best value here

2. FL Registered Agent.org: best for the lowest annual price on this list

Score9.2out of 10
$99 a year, unchanged at renewal

Second grade, FL Registered Agent.org: a Florida-focused agent at $99 a year, supplying an in-state street address for the registered office.

FL Registered Agent.org provides the registered office as an in-state street address, and legal papers served there are scanned and posted to your account.

What you get

  • A physical in-state address listed for the company
  • Papers served on the company are scanned and delivered to your account

Good

  • $99 annually with no renewal increase
  • Forms LLCs as well, with year-one agent service included
  • Yearly price under Mainstay Filing's

Weak spots

  • The annual report filing is left to you
  • Serves Florida only; other states need a separate agent
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No.3

Florida only

3. Florida Registered Agent.io: best for companies based in Florida

Score9.1out of 10
$99 a year, unchanged at renewal

Third grade, Florida Registered Agent.io: a Florida-focused agent at $99 a year, supplying an in-state street address for the registered office.

The company's registered office is an in-state street address supplied by Florida Registered Agent.io; scans of served legal papers appear in your account.

FL Registered Agent.org and Florida Registered Agent.io publish the same prices and plan features, so the grades are close and either is a sound pick.

What you get

  • A street address in the state, on the public record
  • Scans of served papers are posted to your account

Good

  • $99 annually with no renewal increase
  • Cheaper each year than Mainstay Filing
  • Forms LLCs as well, with year-one agent service included

Weak spots

  • The annual report filing is left to you
  • Serves Florida only; other states need a separate agent
Visit Florida Registered Agent.ioPartner link. We may earn money if you buy.
Read the Florida Registered Agent.io review

Summary of the 3 grades

RankProviderGradePrice per yearRenewal priceBest fitSite
1Mainstay Filing9.6$149$149/yrOne agent across fifty statesVisit Mainstay FilingPartner link. We may earn money if you buy.
2FL Registered Agent.org9.2$99$99/yrThe lowest yearly price we rank hereVisit FL Registered Agent.orgPartner link. We may earn money if you buy.
3Florida Registered Agent.io9.1$99$99/yrThe lowest yearly price we rank hereVisit Florida Registered Agent.ioPartner link. We may earn money if you buy.

Grades out of 10 are Biz Formation Report's own editorial judgment, based on the criteria explained on How we rank. They are not customer ratings.

Florida registered agent prices, 2026: year one, renewal and three-year outlay

ProviderYear 1Year 2Year 3Three-year outlayRenewal at the same price
Mainstay Filing$149$149$149$447Yes
FL Registered Agent.org$99$99$99$297Yes
Florida Registered Agent.io$99$99$99$297Yes

All prices were taken from the companies' own websites on November 12, 2026. Florida's own fees are the same whichever agent is named.

What decided the order

The grading method assigns 32% to three-year bill and 32% to what the money buys, with renewal handling, local rules match and pricing openness taking 36%. For Florida, what the money buys decided it.

Mainstay's agent plan grades higher on coverage: served papers are scanned the same business day at no fee, the price is identical in all fifty states and three government mailings a year are scanned free. FL Registered Agent.org wins on cost, and the margin is thin.

Every criterion and weight is listed on How we rank.

Florida registered agent rules according to 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. Authority: Fla. Stat. § 605.0113.

Florida's annual report: cost, deadline and your agent

The annual report is due from every Florida LLC every year, by May 1. The state charges $138.75. A late filing adds $400. Related notices are mailed to your registered agent.

Florida registered agent: common questions

Does a Florida LLC have to maintain a registered agent?

Yes. The state expects every LLC to keep a registered agent on record, and Florida requires that agent to have a street address inside its borders.

How much do Florida registered agents charge per year?

Annual charges run from $99 to $149, and prices are unchanged at renewal.

Can the owner be the company's own registered agent?

Yes, provided you meet the state's requirements. 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 filing deadline for the Florida annual report?

The deadline: May 1. The state charges $138.75. Miss it and $400 is added.

Which registered agents does this report rank?

Mainstay Filing ($149 a year), FL Registered Agent.org ($99 a year) and Florida Registered Agent.io ($99 a year), in descending order of grade.

What is the best-value registered agent in Florida?

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

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Source notes

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