Place1
Our top pickMainstay Filing
1. Mainstay Filing: best for companies that may expand
$149 yearly, $149 to renew
Our mark9.4out of 10
Mainstay Filing earns first place with one $149 agent price here and in every other state, renewing at $149.
Mainstay's $199 yearly package goes further: formation plus your biennial statement.
It costs $150 more than New York Registered Agent.ai across three years, which the wider coverage justifies on our method.
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
- Service of process scanned the same business day, no fee
- Works for LLCs, corporations, LPs, LLPs and nonprofits
- $149 a year, same price at renewal
- First three government mailings a year scanned free
Less good
- $50 more per year than New York Registered Agent.ai
- Report filing needs the formation package
Place2
Best yearly priceNew York Registered Agent.ai
2. New York Registered Agent.ai: best for the lowest agent price on this list
$99 yearly, $99 to renew
Our mark9.2out of 10
In second place, New York Registered Agent.ai: $99 a year with the same price at renewal, the lowest yearly price on this list.
It provides the in-state registered office address and posts scans of served legal papers online.
What you get
- A registered office address in the state
- Online copies of legal papers served on the company
Why pick it
- Also forms LLCs, with the first agent year included
- The lowest yearly price on this list
- $99 a year, the same at renewal
Less good
- Biennial statement is on you
- New York only
Place3
Built for New YorkNY Registered Agent.org
3. NY Registered Agent.org: best for a second New York option
$99 yearly, $99 to renew
Our mark8.9out of 10
NY Registered Agent.org comes third with $99 a year with the same price at renewal, the lowest yearly price on this list.
It provides the in-state registered office address and posts scans of served legal papers online.
With identical published prices, New York Registered Agent.ai and NY Registered Agent.org are separated only narrowly.
What you get
- A registered office address in the state
- Online copies of legal papers served on the company
Why pick it
- The lowest yearly price on this list
- $99 a year, the same at renewal
- Also forms LLCs, with the first agent year included
Less good
- Biennial statement is on you
- New York only
Shortlist at a glance
| Rank | Service | Our score | Annual price | Renewal price | Best for | Link |
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| 1 | Mainstay Filing | 9.4 | $149 | $149/yr | Agent plus fifty-state coverage | Visit Mainstay FilingPartner link. We may earn money if you buy. |
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| 2 | New York Registered Agent.ai | 9.2 | $99 | $99/yr | Lowest yearly price on this list | Visit New York Registered Agent.aiPartner link. We may earn money if you buy. |
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| 3 | NY Registered Agent.org | 8.9 | $99 | $99/yr | Lowest yearly price on this list | Visit NY Registered Agent.orgPartner 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.
New York registered agent pricing (2026): annual price, renewal price and three-year total
| 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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| New York Registered Agent.ai | $99 | $99 | $99 | $297 | Yes |
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| NY Registered Agent.org | $99 | $99 | $99 | $297 | Yes |
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Published prices, read November 12, 2026 on each company's site. New York's own filing fees are the same whichever agent you name.
Why this order
What split first and second in New York: what one price covers, weighted at 30% in our method.
On coverage, Mainstay's agent plan does more: one price in every state and free same-day scanning of served papers. New York Registered Agent.ai is cheaper and scores close behind.
Our method page lists all five criteria.
What New York requires of a agent for service of process (official rules)
The Secretary of State is the agent for service of process for every New York LLC; naming a registered agent is optional. New York has no registered-office requirement. The Secretary of State is the agent for service of process for every New York LLC and mails a copy of any papers served to the address the company has on file. A designated registered agent's street address goes on the filing. The statute is N.Y. LLC Law §§ 301 and 302.
Biennial statement: what it costs
Every New York LLC owes the biennial statement every two years ($9), due during the calendar month in which the Articles of Organization were filed, every 2 years. State notices about it reach your agent for service of process.
Registered agents in New York: questions
Does a New York LLC need a agent for service of process?
The Secretary of State is the agent for service of process for every New York LLC; naming a registered agent is optional.
How much does a registered agent cost in New York?
Expect $99 to $149 a year; renewal prices match the first year.
Can I be my own agent for service of process?
Only when you meet the conditions. If one is designated: a person who lives in New York or has a business address there, an LLC formed or authorized in New York, or a corporation formed or authorized in New York.
When is the New York biennial statement due?
It is due during the calendar month in which the Articles of Organization were filed, every 2 years and the state fee is $9.
Which registered agents do you rank here?
Mainstay Filing ($149 a year), New York Registered Agent.ai ($99 a year) and NY Registered Agent.org ($99 a year), in that order on this page.
Which New York registered agent is the best value?
We rank Mainstay Filing first for $149 a year for an agent that can follow the company into any state at the same price.
Where the facts come from
- New York Department of State, Division of Corporations, State Records and Uniform Commercial Code, confirmed August 2026: dos.ny.gov/biennial-statements-business-corporations-and-limited-liabi
- New York Department of State, Division of Corporations, State Records and Uniform Commercial Code, confirmed August 2026: filing.dos.ny.gov/eBiennialWeb
- New York report due date, confirmed August 2026: www.nysenate.gov/legislation/laws/LLC/301
- NY Limited Liability Company Law § 203, confirmed August 2026: www.nysenate.gov/legislation/laws/LLC/203
- New York formation fee: Filing fee, official source, confirmed October 2026: dos.ny.gov/articles-organization-domestic-limited-liability-company-0
- New York registered agent statute, confirmed October 2026: www.nysenate.gov/legislation/laws/LLC/302
- Read November 12, 2026: Mainstay Filing New York service page
- Read November 12, 2026: New York Registered Agent.ai pricing and service pages
- Read November 12, 2026: NY Registered Agent.org pricing and service pages