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Top pick on this pageNew Jersey Registered Agent.co
1. New Jersey Registered Agent.co: best for price-first founders
Annual price $99; renewal price $99
Our mark9.2out of 10
Top of our list: New Jersey Registered Agent.co, for a $99 yearly plan built for New Jersey companies, renewing at $99.
It provides the in-state registered office address and posts scans of served legal papers online.
It beats Mainstay Filing on three-year cost, the heaviest criterion we score, and matches it on renewal terms.
What you get
- In-state street address for the registered office
- Served legal papers scanned to your online account
Why pick it
- LLC formation available, agent year one included
- Lower yearly price than Mainstay Filing
- $99 a year, the same at renewal
Less good
- Filing the annual report is not in the price
- Focused on New Jersey; other states need their own agent
Place2
Best yearly priceRegistered Agent NJ.org
2. Registered Agent NJ.org: best for a New Jersey specialist
Annual price $99; renewal price $99
Our mark9.0out of 10
Second: Registered Agent NJ.org, for a $99 yearly plan built for New Jersey 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 New Jersey Registered Agent.co; 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
- Lower yearly price than Mainstay Filing
- $99 a year, the same at renewal
- LLC formation available, agent year one included
Less good
- Filing the annual report is not in the price
- Focused on New Jersey; other states need their own agent
Place3
Best all-in coverageMainstay Filing
3. Mainstay Filing: best for one agent in every state
Annual price $149; renewal price $149
Our mark8.9out of 10
Third: Mainstay Filing, for $149 a year for an agent that can follow the company into any state at the same price.
Mainstay's $199 yearly package goes further: formation plus your annual report.
Three-year cost is $150 higher than New Jersey Registered Agent.co, which holds it back here.
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
- Service of process scanned the same business day, no fee
- $149/yr, renews at $149
- Works for LLCs, corporations, LPs, LLPs and nonprofits
Less good
- New Jersey Registered Agent.co is $50 a year less
- Annual report filing sits in the formation package, not the agent-only plan
The 3 picks side by side
| Rank | Service | Our score | Annual price | Renewal price | Best for | Link |
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| 1 | New Jersey Registered Agent.co | 9.2 | $99 | $99/yr | Lowest yearly price on this list | Visit New Jersey Registered Agent.coPartner link. We may earn money if you buy. |
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| 2 | Registered Agent NJ.org | 9.0 | $99 | $99/yr | Lowest yearly price on this list | Visit Registered Agent NJ.orgPartner link. We may earn money if you buy. |
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| 3 | Mainstay Filing | 8.9 | $149 | $149/yr | Agent plus fifty-state coverage | Visit Mainstay FilingPartner link. We may earn money if you buy. |
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The Founders Review sets these scores itself from the five criteria on our method page; they are not user ratings.
Annual and renewal prices in New Jersey, 2026
| Service | Year one | Year two | Year three | Three-year total | Same price at renewal |
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| New Jersey Registered Agent.co | $99 | $99 | $99 | $297 | Yes |
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| Registered Agent NJ.org | $99 | $99 | $99 | $297 | Yes |
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| Mainstay Filing | $149 | $149 | $149 | $447 | Yes |
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Published prices, read November 12, 2026 on each company's site. The state's fees do not change with the agent you choose.
How the order was decided
Three-year cost decided this page. It is one of our two 30% criteria, alongside what one price covers.
At $297 over three years, New Jersey Registered Agent.co saves $150 against Mainstay Filing. A New Jersey-only company gains little from coverage elsewhere, so cost won.
Our method page lists all five criteria.
New Jersey registered agent requirements (official, New Jersey Secretary of State)
Every LLC must name a registered agent with an in-state street address. The address has to be a New Jersey street address. A P.O. box can be listed only together with the street address. The statute is N.J.S.A. 42:2C-14.
Annual report: what it costs
The annual report is due every year (last day of the LLC's anniversary month) with a $75 state fee. State notices go to your registered agent's address.
Common New Jersey questions
Does a New Jersey 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 New Jersey?
$99 to $149 a year among our picks, with no renewal increases.
Can I be my own registered agent?
Only if you meet the state's rule. A New Jersey resident, or a business with authority to do business in New Jersey, such as a corporation registered and in good standing with the State Treasurer.
When is the New Jersey annual report due?
It is due last day of the LLC's anniversary month and the state fee is $75.
Which registered agents do you rank here?
New Jersey Registered Agent.co ($99 a year), Registered Agent NJ.org ($99 a year) and Mainstay Filing ($149 a year), from first to last.
Which New Jersey registered agent is the best value?
New Jersey Registered Agent.co ranks first on our method: an in-state agent for $99 a year that scans served papers to you online.
Where the facts come from
- August 2026 check of New Jersey Division of Revenue and Enterprise Services, Department of the Treasury: www.njportal.com/DOR/AnnualReports
- August 2026 check of New Jersey Division of Revenue and Enterprise Services, Department of the Treasury: www.njportal.com/DOR/AnnualReports/Home/FAQ
- August 2026 check of New Jersey report due date: www.njleg.state.nj.us/legislative-statutes
- October 2026 check of New Jersey DORES, Getting Registered: www.nj.gov/treasury/revenue/gettingregistered.shtml
- October 2026 check of New Jersey formation fee: Filing fee, official source: pub.njleg.gov/Bills/2026/A5500/5325_I1.HTM
- October 2026 check of New Jersey registered agent statute: pub.njleg.gov/bills/2012/PL12/50_.PDF
- Pricing and service pages of New Jersey Registered Agent.co, read November 12, 2026
- Pricing and service pages of Registered Agent NJ.org, read November 12, 2026
- New Jersey service page of Mainstay Filing, read November 12, 2026