Short answer: Physical Louisiana street address required. Agent must sign a notarized affidavit of acceptance on the Initial Report. Changing agents costs $30.
We've pulled these figures from the Louisiana Secretary of State, Commercial 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 Louisiana registered agent
Physical Louisiana street address required. Agent must sign a notarized affidavit of acceptance on the Initial Report.
You can be your own agent in Louisiana. 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 Louisiana compares
Louisiana's fee to change registered agents is $30. That's the 8th highest of 45 jurisdictions we track. The national median is $20, so Louisiana runs $10 above it.
| State | Fee | National rank (1 = highest) |
|---|---|---|
| Louisiana | $30 | 8 of 45 |
| Arkansas | $0 | 40 of 45 |
| Mississippi | $10 | 29 of 45 |
| Oklahoma | $26 | 11 of 45 |
| Kansas | $30 | 8 of 45 |
| Tennessee | $20 | 21 of 45 |
Louisiana fees that apply here
| Filing | State fee | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Articles of Organization (Form 365) alongside an Initial Report | $130 | $125 state fee plus $5 statutory convenience fee for credit card online (effective Oct 1, 2026) |
| Change of registered agent | $30 | Increased from $25 in October 2026 |
Registered agent rules: Louisiana questions
What are the registered agent requirements in Louisiana?
Physical Louisiana street address required. Agent must sign a notarized affidavit of acceptance on the Initial Report.
Can I be my own registered agent in Louisiana?
Yes, if you meet Louisiana'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 Louisiana?
The state charges $30. Increased from $25 in October 2026
Can a registered agent use a PO box in Louisiana?
No. Registered agents need a physical street address in Louisiana where legal papers can be delivered in person during business hours.
How much does a registered agent service cost in Louisiana?
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 Louisiana 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. Secretary of State revokes LLCs that fail to file for three consecutive years.
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.