Short answer: Physical Arkansas address required. Changing agents costs $0.
We've pulled these figures from the Arkansas Secretary of State'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 Arkansas registered agent
Physical Arkansas address required.
You can be your own agent in Arkansas. The catch: your street address lands on the public record, and you need to be there during business hours to accept legal papers.
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 Arkansas compares
Arkansas's fee to change registered agents is $0. That ties for the lowest of the 45 jurisdictions we track. The national median is $20, so Arkansas comes in $20 under it.
| State | Fee | National rank (1 = highest) |
|---|---|---|
| Arkansas | $0 | 40 of 45 |
| Kansas | $30 | 8 of 45 |
| Louisiana | $30 | 8 of 45 |
| Missouri | $10 | 29 of 45 |
| Tennessee | $20 | 21 of 45 |
| Kentucky | $10 | 29 of 45 |
Arkansas fees that apply here
| Filing | State fee | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Certificate of Organization | $45 | $45 online versus $50 for a mailed paper form. |
| Change of registered agent | $0 | Free of charge (Form DO-03) |
Registered agent rules: Arkansas questions
What are the registered agent requirements in Arkansas?
Physical Arkansas address required.
Can I be my own registered agent in Arkansas?
Yes, if you meet Arkansas's requirements. Your address will appear on public filings, and you'll need to be available during business hours.
How much does it cost to change registered agents in Arkansas?
The state charges $0. Free of charge (Form DO-03)
Can a registered agent use a PO box in Arkansas?
No. Registered agents need a physical street address in Arkansas where legal papers can be delivered in person during business hours.
How much does a registered agent service cost in Arkansas?
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 Arkansas 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. State will reject dissolution if tax clearance step is omitted
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.