Pros
- Flat $125/yr with no per-document charges
- Business address and privacy included in the price
- All state and legal mail scanned
- $39 formation includes the first year of agent service
- $100/yr per state for companies in 5+ states
Cons
- Not the lowest ongoing price we found (Zenind lists $99/yr)
- Only 5 free scans a year of non-legal business mail
What’s included
- Business address and privacy included
- Scanning of all state and legal mail
- 5 free scans a year of other business mail
- No per-document charges
Not included: Other business mail beyond 5 scans a year costs extra ($15 per request).
- LLC formation $39 + state fees, includes the first year of registered agent service
- $100/yr per state for 5 or more states
Good fit if you are…
- Owners who want privacy and a business address in one price
- Companies registered in several states
Look elsewhere if you are…
- Anyone optimizing only for the lowest yearly price
Northwest Registered Agent alternatives
| Provider | First year | After that | Link |
|---|---|---|---|
| ZenindLowest ongoing price · non-US founders | $99 | $99/yr | Visit Zenind |
| BizeeForming a new LLC (first year free) | $0 with LLC formation | $149/yr standalone price (renewal after the free year not published) | Visit Bizee |
| Harbor ComplianceCompliance software & multi-state entities | $99 (new customers) | $159/yr (lock $99/yr for 2–3 years when prepaying) | Visit Harbor Compliance |
| ZenBusinessAll-in-one formation + compliance plans | $99 when you form an LLC with them | $199/yr | Visit ZenBusiness |
Switching to Northwest Registered Agent
- Sign up with Northwest Registered Agent and get the agent name and in-state address it assigns.
- File a change of registered agent with your state (fees below), or let the provider file it if included.
- Confirm the state record shows the new agent, then cancel your old service.
| State | Fee to change registered agent |
|---|---|
| Wyoming | $5 |
| Texas | $15 |
| Florida | $25 |
| Delaware | $50 |
| California | $20 (filed on a new Statement of Information) |
| Georgia | $60 (annual registration) or $30 (amended annual registration) |
| North Carolina | $5 |
| New York | $30 |
| Michigan | See LARA's filing fee schedule |
Frequently asked questions
How much does Northwest Registered Agent cost?
First year: $0 with $39 LLC formation, or $125. After that: $125/yr. LLC formation $39 + state fees, includes the first year of registered agent service. $100/yr per state for 5 or more states. Prices verified October 18, 2026 on Northwest Registered Agent’s website.
What does Northwest Registered Agent’s registered agent service include?
Business address and privacy included; Scanning of all state and legal mail; 5 free scans a year of other business mail; No per-document charges. Not included: Other business mail beyond 5 scans a year costs extra ($15 per request).
Who is Northwest Registered Agent best for?
Owners who want privacy and a business address in one price; Companies registered in several states. Less suited to: anyone optimizing only for the lowest yearly price.
What are the alternatives to Northwest Registered Agent?
Zenind ($99/yr), Bizee ($149/yr standalone price (renewal after the free year not published)), Harbor Compliance ($159/yr (lock $99/yr for 2–3 years when prepaying)), ZenBusiness ($199/yr). See our full comparison for what each includes.
How do I switch my registered agent to Northwest Registered Agent?
Sign up with Northwest Registered Agent, then file a change of registered agent with your state (from $5 in Wyoming and North Carolina to $50 in Delaware among the states we cover). Some providers file the change for you — confirm at checkout.
Is Northwest Registered Agent worth it compared with being my own agent?
Being your own agent is free if you live in the state and can be available during business hours, but your address becomes public. Northwest Registered Agent costs $125/yr and makes sense if you live elsewhere, travel, work from home or want privacy.