Short answer: Physical Kentucky street address required. Changing agents costs $10.
We've pulled these figures from the Kentucky Secretary of State, Division of Business Filings'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 Kentucky registered agent
Physical Kentucky street address required.
You can be your own agent in Kentucky. 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 Kentucky compares
Kentucky's fee to change registered agents is $10. That's the 10th lowest of 45 jurisdictions we track. The national median is $20, so Kentucky comes in $10 under it.
| State | Fee | National rank (1 = highest) |
|---|---|---|
| Kentucky | $10 | 29 of 45 |
| Indiana | Varies | Not confirmed |
| Missouri | $10 | 29 of 45 |
| Tennessee | $20 | 21 of 45 |
| West Virginia | $15 | 27 of 45 |
| Arkansas | $0 | 40 of 45 |
Kentucky fees that apply here
| Filing | State fee | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Articles of Organization | $40 | $40 for both online and paper submissions |
| Change of registered agent | $10 | |
| Articles of Dissolution | $40 |
Registered agent rules: Kentucky questions
What are the registered agent requirements in Kentucky?
Physical Kentucky street address required.
Can I be my own registered agent in Kentucky?
Yes, if you meet Kentucky'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 Kentucky?
The state charges $10.
Can a registered agent use a PO box in Kentucky?
No. Registered agents need a physical street address in Kentucky where legal papers can be delivered in person during business hours.
How much does a registered agent service cost in Kentucky?
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 Kentucky 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. Immediate administrative dissolution if not filed by June 30.
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: dba where, dba fee.