Short answer: Registered office (physical street address in MN, no PO Box alone) is required, but naming a specific registered agent is entirely optional. Changing agents costs $55.
We've pulled these figures from the Minnesota 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 Minnesota registered agent
Registered office (physical street address in MN, no PO Box alone) is required, but naming a specific registered agent is entirely optional.
You can be your own agent in Minnesota. 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 Minnesota compares
Minnesota's fee to change registered agents is $55. That's the 3rd highest of 45 jurisdictions we track. The national median is $20, so Minnesota runs $35 above it.
| State | Fee | National rank (1 = highest) |
|---|---|---|
| Minnesota | $55 | 3 of 45 |
| Illinois | $25 | 13 of 45 |
| Iowa | $0 | 40 of 45 |
| North Dakota | $10 | 29 of 45 |
| Indiana | Varies | Not confirmed |
| South Dakota | $10 | 29 of 45 |
Minnesota fees that apply here
| Filing | State fee | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Articles of Organization | $155 | $155 online/in-person (automatically expedited), $135 by mail |
| Change of registered agent | $55 | $55 online or $35 by mail |
Registered agent rules: Minnesota questions
What are the registered agent requirements in Minnesota?
Registered office (physical street address in MN, no PO Box alone) is required, but naming a specific registered agent is entirely optional.
Can I be my own registered agent in Minnesota?
Yes, if you meet Minnesota'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 Minnesota?
The state charges $55. $55 online or $35 by mail
Can a registered agent use a PO box in Minnesota?
No. Registered agents need a physical street address in Minnesota where legal papers can be delivered in person during business hours.
How much does a registered agent service cost in Minnesota?
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 Minnesota 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 termination for failure to file.
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.