Place1
Best hereMainstay Filing
1. Mainstay Filing: best for growing companies
$149 yearly, $149 to renew
Our mark9.6out of 10
Mainstay Filing takes the top spot: one $149 agent price here and in every other state, renewing at $149.
Mainstay's $199 yearly package goes further: formation plus your annual report.
The three-year premium over Tennessee Registered Agent.co is $150; coverage outweighs it in our scoring.
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
- $149 yearly, no renewal increase
- First three government mailings a year scanned free
- Works for LLCs, corporations, LPs, LLPs and nonprofits
Less good
- Agent alone costs $50 a year more than Tennessee Registered Agent.co
- No report filing on the agent-only plan
Place2
Best value hereTennessee Registered Agent.co
2. Tennessee Registered Agent.co: best for the lowest agent price on this list
$99 yearly, $99 to renew
Our mark9.4out of 10
Number 2 is Tennessee Registered Agent.co: $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
- Registered office street address
- Scans of served documents, online
Why pick it
- Flat $99 a year
- Costs less than Mainstay Filing each year
- Can form your LLC as well
Less good
- Annual report is on you
- Other states need a separate agent
Place3
Tennessee specialistTN Registered Agent.org
3. TN Registered Agent.org: best for a Tennessee-focused agent
$99 yearly, $99 to renew
Our mark9.1out of 10
In third place, TN Registered Agent.org: $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.
Same prices and features as Tennessee Registered Agent.co; pick whichever you prefer.
What you get
- Registered office street address
- Scans of served documents, online
Why pick it
- Can form your LLC as well
- Flat $99 a year
- Costs less than Mainstay Filing each year
Less good
- Annual report is on you
- Other states need a separate agent
Quick comparison: Tennessee
| Rank | Service | Our score | Annual price | Renewal price | Best for | Link |
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| 1 | Mainstay Filing | 9.6 | $149 | $149/yr | Agent plus fifty-state coverage | Visit Mainstay FilingPartner link. We may earn money if you buy. |
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| 2 | Tennessee Registered Agent.co | 9.4 | $99 | $99/yr | Lowest yearly price on this list | Visit Tennessee Registered Agent.coPartner link. We may earn money if you buy. |
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| 3 | TN Registered Agent.org | 9.1 | $99 | $99/yr | Lowest yearly price on this list | Visit TN 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.
Tennessee 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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| Tennessee Registered Agent.co | $99 | $99 | $99 | $297 | Yes |
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| TN Registered Agent.org | $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
Our method scores three-year cost (30%) and what one price covers (30%) most heavily, then renewal terms, fit for the state and price clarity. Here the order came down to what one price covers.
Mainstay takes first on coverage; Tennessee Registered Agent.co takes cost, and the two finish close.
Read the full criteria on our How we rank page.
Tennessee registered agent requirements from Tennessee Secretary of State
Every LLC must name a registered agent with an in-state street address. The address has to be a Tennessee street address, with the county. P.O. boxes are not accepted. Tenn. Code Ann. § 48-249-109 sets this out.
Tennessee annual report fee (2026)
The annual report is due every year (on or before the first day of the fourth month following the close of the LLC's fiscal year) with a $300 state fee. State notices go to your registered agent's address.
Tennessee registered agent questions
Does a Tennessee 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 Tennessee?
From $99 to $149 a year, the same at renewal.
Can I be my own registered agent?
Only when you meet the conditions. A Tennessee resident, or a business entity formed in Tennessee or authorized there with an office at the registered office street address.
When is the Tennessee annual report due?
It is due on or before the first day of the fourth month following the close of the LLC's fiscal year and the state fee is $300.
Which registered agents do you rank here?
Mainstay Filing ($149 a year), Tennessee Registered Agent.co ($99 a year) and TN Registered Agent.org ($99 a year), in that order on this page.
Which Tennessee registered agent is the best value?
Mainstay Filing, because $149 a year for an agent that can follow the company into any state at the same price.
Sources
- Tennessee Secretary of State, Division of Business Services: tnbear.tn.gov/Ecommerce/AnnualReportInstr.aspx, checked August 2026
- Tennessee Secretary of State, Division of Business Services: sos.tn.gov/products/business-services/file-annual-report, checked August 2026
- Tennessee yearly filing: Annual report: fee, official source: sos.tn.gov/businesses/faqs, checked October 2026
- Tennessee report due date: law.justia.com/codes/tennessee/title-48/chapter-249/part-10/section-48, checked August 2026
- Tennessee formation fee: Filing fee, official source: sos.tn.gov/businesses/services/business-forms-fees, checked October 2026
- Tennessee registered agent statute: sos-prod.tnsosgovfiles.com/s3fs-public/document/SS-4270%20LLC_0.pdf, checked October 2026
- Read November 12, 2026: Mainstay Filing Tennessee service page
- Read November 12, 2026: Tennessee Registered Agent.co pricing and service pages
- Read November 12, 2026: TN Registered Agent.org pricing and service pages