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Registered agent in Ohio (2026)
Ohio ZIP codes begin with 430-458. Required: every LLC needs an agent with an in-state street address Mainstay Filing, our best overall pick, serves Ohio at $149 a year; the state fee to change agents is $25.
- Ohio rules checked October 20, 2026
Ohio agent requirements
- Requirement
- Required. An Ohio resident, or a business entity with a business address in Ohio.
- Agent address
- The address has to be the agent's home or usual place of business in Ohio. P.O. boxes and commercial mail receiving agencies are not accepted.
- ZIP code prefixes
- 430-458
- Change-of-agent fee
- $25
- Statute
- Ohio Rev. Code § 1706.09
- Filing office
- Ohio Secretary of State
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Checked October 20, 2026.
Providers with a published Ohio price
| Provider | Year 1 | Renewal |
|---|---|---|
| Mainstay Filing | $149 | $149 |
| CorpNet | $149 | $149 |
| LegalZoom | $249 | $249 |
| ZenBusiness | $99 | $199 |
| MyUSACorporation | $149 | $149 |
| IncParadise | $89 | $89 |
| Northwest Registered Agent | $125 | $125 |
| Bizee | $149 | $149 |
| Swyft Filings | $596 | $596 |
Questions
Who can be a registered agent in Ohio?
An Ohio resident, or a business entity with a business address in Ohio.
What address must a Ohio registered agent have?
The address has to be the agent's home or usual place of business in Ohio. P.O. boxes and commercial mail receiving agencies are not accepted.
What does it cost to change registered agents in Ohio?
The state charges $25 to file the change (Ohio Rev. Code § 1706.09).
Which ZIP codes are in Ohio?
Ohio ZIP codes begin with 430-458. The ZIP code tells you the state; the agent rules above apply in all of them.
Sources
- Ohio registered agent statute (Ohio Rev. Code § 1706.09): codes.ohio.gov/ohio-revised-code/section-1706.09, checked October 20, 2026
- Ohio Secretary of State: www.ohiosos.gov/, checked October 20, 2026
- Provider registered agent pages (prices), checked October 20, 2026