Short answer: Must continuously maintain a registered agent with a Missouri street address. Changing agents costs $10.
We've pulled these figures from the Missouri Secretary of State, Corporations Division'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 Missouri registered agent
Must continuously maintain a registered agent with a Missouri street address.
Check the rules above before naming yourself.
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 Missouri compares
Missouri's fee to change registered agents is $10. That's the 10th lowest of 45 jurisdictions we track. The national median is $20, so Missouri comes in $10 under it.
| State | Fee | National rank (1 = highest) |
|---|---|---|
| Missouri | $10 | 29 of 45 |
| Arkansas | $0 | 40 of 45 |
| Iowa | $0 | 40 of 45 |
| Kentucky | $10 | 29 of 45 |
| Nebraska | $25 | 13 of 45 |
| Indiana | Varies | Not confirmed |
Missouri fees that apply here
| Filing | State fee | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Articles of Organization (Form LLC-1) | $50 | Filing online costs $50, while filing by paper costs $105. Both fees include a $5 Technology Trust Fund surcharge. Card payments add a 2% plus $0.25 convenience fee. |
| Change of registered agent | $10 | Changing the registered agent costs $10. |
| Notice of Winding Up (LLC-13) and Articles of Termination (LLC-5) | $50 |
Registered agent rules: Missouri questions
What are the registered agent requirements in Missouri?
Must continuously maintain a registered agent with a Missouri street address.
Can I be my own registered agent in Missouri?
Generally yes, if you have a physical address in Missouri and are available during business hours. Confirm with the Missouri Secretary of State, Corporations Division.
How much does it cost to change registered agents in Missouri?
The state charges $10. Changing the registered agent costs $10.
Can a registered agent use a PO box in Missouri?
No. Registered agents need a physical street address in Missouri where legal papers can be delivered in person during business hours.
How much does a registered agent service cost in Missouri?
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 Missouri 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. None
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: ra.self allowed, dissolution.tax clearance.