Place1
Number one hereMainstay Filing
1. Mainstay Filing: best for multi-state companies
$149/yr (renewal $149/yr)
Our mark9.3out of 10
Mainstay Filing is number one here: $149 a year for an agent that can follow the company into any state at the same price.
Not formed yet? Mainstay's $199 package adds the Kentucky filing and the annual report.
KY Registered Agent.org is $150 less over three years; if price alone decides it for you, start there.
What you get
- A physical in-state address on the public record
- Service of process scanned the same business day, no fee
- First three government mailings a year scanned free
- Compliance reminders
Why pick it
- First three government mailings a year scanned free
- Works for LLCs, corporations, LPs, LLPs and nonprofits
- Service of process scanned the same business day, no fee
- $149/yr, renews at $149
Less good
- KY Registered Agent.org is $50 a year less
- No report filing on the agent-only plan
Place2
Best value hereKY Registered Agent.org
2. KY Registered Agent.org: best for a Kentucky-only company on a budget
$99/yr (renewal $99/yr)
Our mark8.9out of 10
KY Registered Agent.org ranks second: a $99 yearly plan built for Kentucky companies, renewing at $99.
It provides the in-state registered office address and posts scans of served legal papers online.
What you get
- In-state street address for the registered office
- Served legal papers scanned to your online account
Why pick it
- Annual price $99, renewal price $99
- Also files LLC formations
- Lowest price of the three
Less good
- You file the annual report yourself
- Kentucky only
Place3
Kentucky-focusedKentucky Registered Agent.co
3. Kentucky Registered Agent.co: best for a Kentucky specialist
$99/yr (renewal $99/yr)
Our mark8.8out of 10
Third: Kentucky Registered Agent.co, for a $99 yearly plan built for Kentucky companies, renewing at $99.
It provides the in-state registered office address and posts scans of served legal papers online.
Same prices and features as KY Registered Agent.org; pick whichever you prefer.
What you get
- In-state street address for the registered office
- Served legal papers scanned to your online account
Why pick it
- Annual price $99, renewal price $99
- Also files LLC formations
- Lowest price of the three
Less good
- You file the annual report yourself
- Kentucky only
3 picks compared
| Rank | Service | Our score | Annual price | Renewal price | Best for | Link |
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| 1 | Mainstay Filing | 9.3 | $149 | $149/yr | Agent plus fifty-state coverage | Visit Mainstay FilingPartner link. We may earn money if you buy. |
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| 2 | KY Registered Agent.org | 8.9 | $99 | $99/yr | Lowest yearly price on this list | Visit KY Registered Agent.orgPartner link. We may earn money if you buy. |
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| 3 | Kentucky Registered Agent.co | 8.8 | $99 | $99/yr | Lowest yearly price on this list | Visit Kentucky Registered Agent.coPartner link. We may earn money if you buy. |
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Editorial scores out of 10 from The Founders Review, using the criteria explained on How we rank. No customer ratings are involved.
Kentucky pricing for 2026: what each service costs
| Service | Year one | Year two | Year three | Three-year total | Same price at renewal |
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| Mainstay Filing | $149 | $149 | $149 | $447 | Yes |
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| KY Registered Agent.org | $99 | $99 | $99 | $297 | Yes |
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| Kentucky Registered Agent.co | $99 | $99 | $99 | $297 | Yes |
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We read these prices on the companies' own sites on November 12, 2026. State fees are identical across these agents.
How we picked the order
What one price covers decided this page. It is one of our two 30% criteria, alongside three-year cost.
On coverage, Mainstay's agent plan does more: one price in every state and free same-day scanning of served papers. KY Registered Agent.org is cheaper and scores close behind.
Our method page lists all five criteria.
What Kentucky requires of a registered agent (official rules)
Every LLC must name a registered agent with an in-state street address. The address has to be a physical registered office in Kentucky that matches the agent's business address. A P.O. box is not enough. Source: KRS 14A.4-010.
The annual report: fee and due date
Expect the annual report every year, due on or before June 30; the state charges $15. Notices about it arrive at your registered agent.
Common Kentucky questions
Does a Kentucky LLC need a registered agent?
Yes. Every LLC must name a registered agent with an in-state street address.
How much does a registered agent cost in Kentucky?
The services we rank charge $99 to $149 a year, and each keeps the same price at renewal.
Can I be my own registered agent?
Only if you meet the state's rule. A Kentucky resident, or an entity qualified to do business in Kentucky, whose business address is the registered office. The agent signs or files a written acceptance.
When is the Kentucky annual report due?
It is due on or before June 30 and the state fee is $15.
Which registered agents do you rank here?
Mainstay Filing ($149 a year), KY Registered Agent.org ($99 a year) and Kentucky Registered Agent.co ($99 a year), in the order shown.
Which Kentucky registered agent is the best value?
On our method, Mainstay Filing: $149 a year with the same price at renewal, and service of process scanned the same business day at no fee.