Short answer: Physical Mississippi street address required. Changing agents costs $10.
We've pulled these figures from the Mississippi 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 Mississippi registered agent
Physical Mississippi street address required.
You can be your own agent in Mississippi. 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 Mississippi compares
Mississippi's fee to change registered agents is $10. That's the 10th lowest of 45 jurisdictions we track. The national median is $20, so Mississippi comes in $10 under it.
| State | Fee | National rank (1 = highest) |
|---|---|---|
| Mississippi | $10 | 29 of 45 |
| Alabama | $100 | 1 of 45 |
| Louisiana | $30 | 8 of 45 |
| Tennessee | $20 | 21 of 45 |
| Arkansas | $0 | 40 of 45 |
| North Carolina | $5 | 37 of 45 |
Mississippi fees that apply here
| Filing | State fee | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Certificate of Formation | $53 | $50 statutory fee plus mandatory $3 transaction fee. |
| Change of registered agent | $10 | Done online |
Registered agent rules: Mississippi questions
What are the registered agent requirements in Mississippi?
Physical Mississippi street address required.
Can I be my own registered agent in Mississippi?
Yes, if you meet Mississippi'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 Mississippi?
The state charges $10. Done online
Can a registered agent use a PO box in Mississippi?
No. Registered agents need a physical street address in Mississippi where legal papers can be delivered in person during business hours.
How much does a registered agent service cost in Mississippi?
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 Mississippi 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. Administrative dissolution approximately 60 days post-deadline
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.