Registered Agent Price Check › California
What a $0 or $39 LLC really costs in California
In California the state filing fee is $70. Mainstay Filing comes to $269 in year one; the $39 package comes to $109 with its agent included for the first year; a $0 package starts at $70 and adds an agent after any free period.
| Service | Advertised package | Year 1 with agent and state fee | Year 2 service price | Two years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mainstay Filing | $199 | $269 | $199 | $468 |
| Northwest Registered Agent | $39 | $109 | $125 | $234 |
| ZenBusiness | $0 | $169 | $199 | $368 |
| Bizee | $0 | $70 | $149 | $219 |
| LegalZoom | $0 | $319 | $249 | $568 |
Every LLC must name a registered agent with an in-state street address. Changing agents in California has no state fee. Source: Cal. Corp. Code § 17701.13, checked October 20, 2026.
What is the state filing fee in California?
$70, paid to the state and identical with every provider. A package price does not include it.
Do I need a registered agent in California?
Every LLC must name a registered agent with an in-state street address. (Cal. Corp. Code § 17701.13).