Short answer: A registered agent with a physical Illinois street address is required. Changing agents costs $25.
We've pulled these figures from the Illinois Secretary of State, Department of Business Services'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 Illinois registered agent
A registered agent with a physical Illinois street address is required.
You can be your own agent in Illinois. 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 Illinois compares
Illinois's fee to change registered agents is $25. That's the 13th highest of 45 jurisdictions we track. The national median is $20, so Illinois runs $5 above it.
| State | Fee | National rank (1 = highest) |
|---|---|---|
| Illinois | $25 | 13 of 45 |
| Indiana | Varies | Not confirmed |
| Minnesota | $55 | 3 of 45 |
| Wisconsin | $10 | 29 of 45 |
| Iowa | $0 | 40 of 45 |
| Ohio | $25 | 13 of 45 |
Illinois fees that apply here
| Filing | State fee | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Articles of Organization (Form LLC-5.5) | $150 | A Series LLC requires a $400 fee. |
| Change of registered agent | $25 | Filing a Statement of Change costs $25. |
Registered agent rules: Illinois questions
What are the registered agent requirements in Illinois?
A registered agent with a physical Illinois street address is required.
Can I be my own registered agent in Illinois?
Yes, if you meet Illinois'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 Illinois?
The state charges $25. Filing a Statement of Change costs $25.
Can a registered agent use a PO box in Illinois?
No. Registered agents need a physical street address in Illinois where legal papers can be delivered in person during business hours.
How much does a registered agent service cost in Illinois?
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 Illinois 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. Persistent failure leads to 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.
Still being confirmed with the state: processing.mail.