Short answer: Termed a Statutory Agent. Must be a resident or authorized entity with an Arizona street address. Changing agents costs $10.
We've pulled these figures from the Arizona Corporation Commission (ACC)'s own pages. If something's changed since our last check, the state's portal wins, so it's worth a quick look before you pay.
Who can serve as a Arizona registered agent
Termed a Statutory Agent. Must be a resident or authorized entity with an Arizona street address.
Check the rules above before naming yourself.
Paid registered agent services
| Service | Yearly price | What stands out |
|---|---|---|
| Northwest Registered Agent | $125 | Uses its address on your public filings by default; scans state and legal mail |
| Bizee | Free year 1 with formation, then $149 | Says it runs its own offices in all 50 states; sends service of process by tracked FedEx |
| ZenBusiness | $199 | Sold as an add-on, not included with formation |
| LegalZoom | $249 | Sold separately from its LLC packages |
Compare all four in our registered agent rankings, or read the Bizee vs Northwest comparison.
How Arizona compares
Arizona's fee to change registered agents is $10. That's the 10th lowest of 45 jurisdictions we track. The national median is $20, so Arizona comes in $10 under it.
| State | Fee | National rank (1 = highest) |
|---|---|---|
| Arizona | $10 | 29 of 45 |
| New Mexico | $20 | 21 of 45 |
| Utah | $17 | 25 of 45 |
| California | $20 | 21 of 45 |
| Colorado | $10 | 29 of 45 |
| Kansas | $30 | 8 of 45 |
Arizona fees that apply here
| Filing | State fee | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Articles of Organization (Form L010) | $85 | Statutory regular processing fee is $50. Filing online automatically folds in a $35 expedite fee, making it $85. Credit card payments add a 2.2% processing fee with a $2 minimum. |
| Change of registered agent | $10 | $10 regular or $45 expedited. |
| Articles of Termination | $35 |
Registered agent rules: Arizona questions
What are the registered agent requirements in Arizona?
Termed a Statutory Agent. Must be a resident or authorized entity with an Arizona street address.
Can I be my own registered agent in Arizona?
Generally yes, if you have a physical address in Arizona and are available during business hours. Confirm with the Arizona Corporation Commission (ACC).
How much does it cost to change registered agents in Arizona?
The state charges $10. $10 regular or $45 expedited.
Can a registered agent use a PO box in Arizona?
No. Registered agents need a physical street address in Arizona where legal papers can be delivered in person during business hours.
How much does a registered agent service cost in Arizona?
Commercial services typically charge a yearly fee. Northwest charges $125 a year and Bizee charges $149 a year after a free first year with formation, based on prices we checked. The state doesn't regulate these prices.
What happens if my Arizona LLC doesn't have a registered agent?
You can miss lawsuits and state notices, and the state can eventually move to revoke or dissolve the LLC. None
Sources and verification
Last checked against official state sources on . States change fees with little notice, so confirm on the filing portal before you pay. How we verify.
Still being confirmed with the state: ra.self allowed.