Quick answer
- Typical local price
- $49 a year
- Typical national price
- $125 to $159 a year
- Enterprise price
- $436 listed for new customers
- State fee to change agents
- $25 (Form 521)
- State's yearly agent fee
- None
Provider prices
| Provider | Year one | Renewal | 5 years | Files Form 521 | Ohio office |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ohio Registered Statutory Agent, LLC | $49 | $49 | $245 | Yes | Litchfield, Medina County (3416 Erhart Road, Litchfield, OH 44253) |
| Ohio Statutory Agent LLC | $49 | $49 | $245 | No | North Canton (6545 Market Avenue N., Suite 100) |
| Ohio Registered Agent | $49 | $49 | $245 | Yes | North Canton (6545 Market Avenue N., Suite 100) |
| Northwest Registered Agent | $125 | $125 | $625 | Yes | North Canton (street not listed on its Ohio page) |
| Harbor Compliance | $99 | $159 | $735 | Add-on | North Canton |
| InCorp | $129 | $129 | $645 | Yes | Cincinnati |
| CT Corporation | $436 | Not stated | Not stated | Not stated | Ohio location not named on its Ohio page |
Read from each provider’s Ohio page on October 31, 2026. How we compare.
The three price tiers
$49 a year: Ohio-only agents. Three providers sit here, and none lists a higher renewal price. This tier covers the legal requirement for a business that operates only in Ohio.
$99 to $159 a year: national providers. Northwest is $125 flat. InCorp is $129, less if you prepay. Harbor Compliance is $99 the first year and $159 after. You are paying for agents in every state under one account.
$436 and up: enterprise. CT Corporation's listed online price for new customers. It is built for legal departments with many entities.
Five-year cost by number of businesses
Agents charge per business. Here is the first year plus four renewals at list prices.
| Provider | 1 business | 3 businesses | 5 businesses |
|---|---|---|---|
| $49 Ohio agents | $245 | $735 | $1,225 |
| Northwest ($125) | $625 | $1,875 | $3,125 |
| InCorp ($129) | $645 | $1,935 | $3,225 |
| InCorp, five years prepaid | $435 | $1,305 | $2,175 |
| Harbor Compliance ($99, then $159) | $735 | $2,205 | $3,675 |
State fees
| Filing | State fee |
|---|---|
| Statutory Agent Update, Form 521 (change agent or agent address) | $25 |
| Articles of Organization for a new LLC, Form 610 (names the first agent) | $99 |
| Yearly fee to keep a statutory agent | None |
| Annual report for an Ohio LLC or for-profit corporation | None; Ohio does not have one |
State fees are the same no matter which provider you use. Some providers file Form 521 for you at no service charge, some charge for it, and some leave it to you. That is in the "Files Form 521" column above.
What can raise the price
- A renewal rate higher than the first-year rate
- A service fee to file the agent change
- Per-item charges for scanning or forwarding regular mail beyond a limit
- Multi-year prepayment to unlock the advertised rate
Each is covered in hidden fees to watch for.
Is paying more worth it?
Only for something you will use. The legal function is identical at $49 and $436. Pay more for multi-state coverage or compliance tools if you need them. Otherwise see the cheapest Ohio statutory agents.