Short answer: Physical Idaho street address required (no P.O. boxes). Changing agents costs $0.
We've pulled these figures from the Idaho 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 Idaho registered agent
Physical Idaho street address required (no P.O. boxes).
You can be your own agent in Idaho. 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 Idaho compares
Idaho'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 Idaho comes in $20 under it.
| State | Fee | National rank (1 = highest) |
|---|---|---|
| Idaho | $0 | 40 of 45 |
| Montana | $0 | 40 of 45 |
| Nevada | $60 | 2 of 45 |
| Washington | Varies | Not confirmed |
| Oregon | $0 | 40 of 45 |
| Wyoming | $5 | 37 of 45 |
Idaho fees that apply here
| Filing | State fee | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Certificate of Organization | $100 | $100 online. $20 manual processing surcharge on paper forms, bringing mail-in cost to $120. |
| Change of registered agent | $0 | Free online, $20 manual fee if filed on paper |
Registered agent rules: Idaho questions
What are the registered agent requirements in Idaho?
Physical Idaho street address required (no P.O. boxes).
Can I be my own registered agent in Idaho?
Yes, if you meet Idaho'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 Idaho?
The state charges $0. Free online, $20 manual fee if filed on paper
Can a registered agent use a PO box in Idaho?
No. Registered agents need a physical street address in Idaho where legal papers can be delivered in person during business hours.
How much does a registered agent service cost in Idaho?
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 Idaho 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 file constitutes grounds for administrative dissolution
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.