Short answer: Must maintain a registered agent with a physical Alaska address. Changing agents costs $25.
We've pulled these figures from the Department of Commerce, Community, and Economic Development, Division of Corporations, Business and Professional Licensing (CBPL)'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 Alaska registered agent
Must maintain a registered agent with a physical Alaska address.
You can be your own agent in Alaska. 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 Alaska compares
Alaska's fee to change registered agents is $25. That's the 13th highest of 45 jurisdictions we track. The national median is $20, so Alaska runs $5 above it.
| State | Fee | National rank (1 = highest) |
|---|---|---|
| Alaska | $25 | 13 of 45 |
| Washington | Varies | Not confirmed |
| Idaho | $0 | 40 of 45 |
| Oregon | $0 | 40 of 45 |
| Montana | $0 | 40 of 45 |
| Nevada | $60 | 2 of 45 |
Alaska fees that apply here
| Filing | State fee | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Articles of Organization (Form 08-0484) | $250 | Flat fee applicable to both online and paper filings. |
| Change of registered agent | $25 |
Registered agent rules: Alaska questions
What are the registered agent requirements in Alaska?
Must maintain a registered agent with a physical Alaska address.
Can I be my own registered agent in Alaska?
Yes, if you meet Alaska'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 Alaska?
The state charges $25.
Can a registered agent use a PO box in Alaska?
No. Registered agents need a physical street address in Alaska where legal papers can be delivered in person during business hours.
How much does a registered agent service cost in Alaska?
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 Alaska 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. Not explicitly detailed, but standard non-compliance rules apply.
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: dissolution.fee.