Short answer: Physical Virginia address required.
We've pulled these figures from the Virginia State Corporation Commission (SCC)'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 Virginia registered agent
Physical Virginia address required.
You can be your own agent in Virginia. 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 Virginia compares
We haven't confirmed Virginia's fee to change registered agents with the state yet. The national median among the 45 jurisdictions we track is $20.
| State | Fee | National rank (1 = highest) |
|---|---|---|
| Virginia | Varies | Not confirmed |
| Maryland | $25 | 13 of 45 |
| Pennsylvania | Varies | Not confirmed |
| South Carolina | $15 | 27 of 45 |
| West Virginia | $15 | 27 of 45 |
| District of Columbia | $50 | 4 of 45 |
Virginia fees that apply here
| Filing | State fee | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Articles of Organization (Form LLC1011) | $100 | Applies equally to online submissions and mailed paper forms. |
| Articles of Cancellation | $25 |
Registered agent rules: Virginia questions
What are the registered agent requirements in Virginia?
Physical Virginia address required.
Can I be my own registered agent in Virginia?
Yes, if you meet Virginia'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 Virginia?
We couldn't confirm a state fee for this yet. UNCONFIRMED from official state notes, though typically minimal or free.
Can a registered agent use a PO box in Virginia?
No. Registered agents need a physical street address in Virginia where legal papers can be delivered in person during business hours.
How much does a registered agent service cost in Virginia?
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 Virginia 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. If unpaid by the last day of the third month following the due date, the SCC automatically and administratively cancels the LLC without further warning.
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.change fee, good standing fee, dissolution.tax clearance.