Short answer: Physical Utah address required. Changing agents costs $17.
We've pulled these figures from the Department of Commerce, Division of Corporations and Commercial Code'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 Utah registered agent
Physical Utah address required.
You can be your own agent in Utah. 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 Utah compares
Utah's fee to change registered agents is $17. That's the 20th lowest of 45 jurisdictions we track. The national median is $20, so Utah comes in $3 under it.
| State | Fee | National rank (1 = highest) |
|---|---|---|
| Utah | $17 | 25 of 45 |
| Arizona | $10 | 29 of 45 |
| California | $20 | 21 of 45 |
| Colorado | $10 | 29 of 45 |
| Nevada | $60 | 2 of 45 |
| New Mexico | $20 | 21 of 45 |
Utah fees that apply here
| Filing | State fee | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Certificate of Organization | $59 | Online only (no standalone paper form for standard initial formation) |
| Change of registered agent | $17 | Waived/free if filed concurrently with the annual renewal |
Registered agent rules: Utah questions
What are the registered agent requirements in Utah?
Physical Utah address required.
Can I be my own registered agent in Utah?
Yes, if you meet Utah'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 Utah?
The state charges $17. Waived/free if filed concurrently with the annual renewal
Can a registered agent use a PO box in Utah?
No. Registered agents need a physical street address in Utah where legal papers can be delivered in person during business hours.
How much does a registered agent service cost in Utah?
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 Utah 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. 60 days to cure delinquency before 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.