Short answer: Physical Delaware street address required. Changing agents costs $50.
We've pulled these figures from the Delaware Division of Corporations'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 Delaware registered agent
Physical Delaware street address required.
You can be your own agent in Delaware. 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 Delaware compares
Delaware's fee to change registered agents is $50. That's the 4th highest of 45 jurisdictions we track. The national median is $20, so Delaware runs $30 above it.
| State | Fee | National rank (1 = highest) |
|---|---|---|
| Delaware | $50 | 4 of 45 |
| Connecticut | Varies | Not confirmed |
| Maryland | $25 | 13 of 45 |
| District of Columbia | $50 | 4 of 45 |
| New Jersey | $25 | 13 of 45 |
| Rhode Island | $20 | 21 of 45 |
Delaware fees that apply here
| Filing | State fee | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Certificate of Formation | $110 | Includes state filing fee and mandatory municipality fee. Applies equally to online and mailed submissions. |
| Change of registered agent | $50 | File a Certificate of Amendment strictly to change the registered agent or registered office |
Registered agent rules: Delaware questions
What are the registered agent requirements in Delaware?
Physical Delaware street address required.
Can I be my own registered agent in Delaware?
Yes, if you meet Delaware'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 Delaware?
The state charges $50. File a Certificate of Amendment strictly to change the registered agent or registered office
Can a registered agent use a PO box in Delaware?
No. Registered agents need a physical street address in Delaware where legal papers can be delivered in person during business hours.
How much does a registered agent service cost in Delaware?
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 Delaware 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. Failure to pay leads to losing good standing
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: foreign.fee.