3 Best Registered Agents in Louisiana (2026), Plainly Answered
Asked who to hire in Louisiana in 2026, we'd say LA Registered Agent.org ($99 a year), Mainstay Filing ($149 a year) and Louisiana Registered Agent.co ($99 a year), in that order. Year one is $99 to $149. Three years come to $297 to $447.
By the Plain Charter editorial team ·
Answer in brief
Is it the law?
Must have one
Legal term
Registered agent
What a service costs
$99 to $149 annually
Who we'd use
LA Registered Agent.org, Mainstay Filing then Louisiana Registered Agent.co
Our Louisiana list
Prices come from each company's own pricing. How we choose.
1We'd start here
1. LA Registered Agent.org: best for one-state companies
First year $99, then $99 a year
Start with LA Registered Agent.org: the plan is $99 a year for one state, renewing at $99.
Lower three-year cost than Mainstay Filing puts it first for a company staying in Louisiana.
Each company's published prices, November 12, 2026. State fees come on top and do not change by pick.
Questions, answered plainly
Does the law require a registered agent?
Every LLC must name a registered agent with an in-state street address.
Legal basis: La. R.S. 12:1308. from legis.la.gov · October 2026
Who can serve as the agent?
A Louisiana citizen who lives in the state, a law partnership or professional law corporation, or a corporation or LLC formed in Louisiana or authorized there. A new agent signs a notarized acceptance.
If you meet that rule, you can name yourself and pay no agent fee.
How much per year?
Plan on $99 to $149 a year ($297 to $447 for three).
The state charges the same with any agent.
Why does the state want one?
It accepts court papers and state mail for your LLC at an address in Louisiana.
We add the filing, two years of reports and any minimum tax for the three-year line. Publication and other variable costs are excluded.
FAQ
May I name myself?
You may, once you meet the rule on who can serve and where.
Which address counts?
The address has to be a registered office in Louisiana, which the law treats as the company's domicile. P.O. boxes and virtual offices are not accepted.
What do the picks cost over three years?
LA Registered Agent.org $297, Mainstay Filing $447 and Louisiana Registered Agent.co $297
Where do you get the fees?
Each state fee links its official source; each service price comes from the company's site.
Do I have to use a service?
No. The state accepts filings from owners; a service saves time and handles the agent role.
What is the best registered agent for Louisiana?
LA Registered Agent.org, because it charges $99 a year, $99 at renewal, for an LLC that stays in Louisiana. Then Mainstay Filing and Louisiana Registered Agent.co.