Short answer: Mandates a registered agent with a physical street address in the state. Changing agents costs $0.
We've pulled these figures from the Georgia Secretary of State, Corporations Division'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 Georgia registered agent
Mandates a registered agent with a physical street address in the state.
You can be your own agent in Georgia. 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 Georgia compares
Georgia'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 Georgia comes in $20 under it.
| State | Fee | National rank (1 = highest) |
|---|---|---|
| Georgia | $0 | 40 of 45 |
| Alabama | $100 | 1 of 45 |
| South Carolina | $15 | 27 of 45 |
| District of Columbia | $50 | 4 of 45 |
| Florida | $25 | 13 of 45 |
| North Carolina | $5 | 37 of 45 |
Georgia fees that apply here
| Filing | State fee | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Articles of Organization | $110 | $100 statutory fee plus a $10 service charge, applies equally to online and mail-in filings. |
| Change of registered agent | $0 | Can be updated during the annual registration filing without a separate form. |
Registered agent rules: Georgia questions
What are the registered agent requirements in Georgia?
Mandates a registered agent with a physical street address in the state.
Can I be my own registered agent in Georgia?
Yes, if you meet Georgia'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 Georgia?
The state charges $0. Can be updated during the annual registration filing without a separate form.
Can a registered agent use a PO box in Georgia?
No. Registered agents need a physical street address in Georgia where legal papers can be delivered in person during business hours.
How much does a registered agent service cost in Georgia?
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 Georgia 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. Administratively dissolved after a grace period if delinquent.
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.