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Top pick on this pageVA Registered Agent.org
1. VA Registered Agent.org: best for a Virginia-only company on a budget
$99/yr (renewal $99/yr)
Our mark9.6out of 10
VA Registered Agent.org is number one here: an in-state agent for $99 a year that scans served papers to you online.
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
- Virginia street address for your registered office
- Legal papers scanned and posted online for you
Why pick it
- Annual price $99, renewal price $99
- Can form your LLC as well
- Costs less than Mainstay Filing each year
Less good
- Annual Registration Fee is on you
- Single-state service
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Best for growing companiesMainstay Filing
2. Mainstay Filing: best for growing companies
$149/yr (renewal $149/yr)
Our mark9.2out of 10
Second: Mainstay Filing, for one $149 agent price here and in every other state, renewing at $149.
For a new company, the $199-a-year package covers formation and the annual registration fee too.
It costs $150 more than VA Registered Agent.org over three years, which is why it sits below it on our cost score.
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
- $149/yr, renews at $149
- Service of process scanned the same business day, no fee
- Works for LLCs, corporations, LPs, LLPs and nonprofits
Less good
- VA Registered Agent.org is $50 a year less
- No report filing on the agent-only plan
Quick comparison: Virginia
| Rank | Service | Our score | Annual price | Renewal price | Best for | Link |
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| 1 | VA Registered Agent.org | 9.6 | $99 | $99/yr | Lowest yearly price on this list | Visit VA Registered Agent.orgPartner link. We may earn money if you buy. |
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| 2 | Mainstay Filing | 9.2 | $149 | $149/yr | Agent plus fifty-state coverage | Visit Mainstay FilingPartner 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.
Virginia 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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| VA Registered Agent.org | $99 | $99 | $99 | $297 | Yes |
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| Mainstay Filing | $149 | $149 | $149 | $447 | Yes |
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Prices from each company's own pricing pages, read November 12, 2026. Virginia charges the same state fees whichever service you pick.
How the order was decided
Five criteria set the order; the two heaviest are three-year cost and what one price covers. Here three-year cost made the difference.
VA Registered Agent.org's three-year total is $297 ($150 below Mainstay Filing). For a company that only needs an agent here, the lower yearly price scored higher than Mainstay's broader coverage.
The full method is on How we rank.
Virginia registered agent requirements (official, the State Corporation Commission (SCC))
Every LLC must name a registered agent with an in-state street address. The address has to be a registered office in Virginia that is the agent's business office. A P.O. box is accepted only in a town of under 2,000 people with no street address. See Va. Code § 13.1-1015.
Annual Registration Fee: what it costs
The Annual Registration Fee is due every year (last day of the LLC's anniversary month) with a $50 state fee. Miss it and the state adds $25. State notices go to your registered agent's address.
Registered agents in Virginia: questions
Does a Virginia 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 Virginia?
Expect $99 to $149 a year; renewal prices match the first year.
Can I be my own registered agent?
Possibly; the state sets who qualifies. A Virginia resident who is a member, manager or officer of the LLC (or of an entity that manages it) or a member of the Virginia State Bar, or a corporation, LLC or registered LLP authorized in Virginia.
When is the Virginia Annual Registration Fee due?
It is due last day of the LLC's anniversary month and the state fee is $50. Late filings cost $25 more.
Which registered agents do you rank here?
VA Registered Agent.org ($99 a year) and Mainstay Filing ($149 a year), ranked in that order.
Which Virginia registered agent is the best value?
We rank VA Registered Agent.org first for $99 a year with the same price at renewal, the lowest yearly price on this list.