Short answer: Must maintain a registered agent with a physical street address within the state. Changing agents costs $35.
We've pulled these figures from the Maine Secretary of State, Bureau of Corporations, Elections and Commissions'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 Maine registered agent
Must maintain a registered agent with a physical street address within the state.
You can be your own agent in Maine. 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 Maine compares
Maine's fee to change registered agents is $35. That's the 6th highest of 45 jurisdictions we track. The national median is $20, so Maine runs $15 above it.
| State | Fee | National rank (1 = highest) |
|---|---|---|
| Maine | $35 | 6 of 45 |
| New Hampshire | $17 | 25 of 45 |
| Vermont | $35 | 6 of 45 |
| Massachusetts | $25 | 13 of 45 |
| Rhode Island | $20 | 21 of 45 |
| New York | $30 | 8 of 45 |
Maine fees that apply here
| Filing | State fee | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Certificate of Formation (Form MLLC-6) | $175 | Applies strictly to paper filings as the state does not offer online formation. |
| Change of registered agent | $35 |
Registered agent rules: Maine questions
What are the registered agent requirements in Maine?
Must maintain a registered agent with a physical street address within the state.
Can I be my own registered agent in Maine?
Yes, if you meet Maine'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 Maine?
The state charges $35.
Can a registered agent use a PO box in Maine?
No. Registered agents need a physical street address in Maine where legal papers can be delivered in person during business hours.
How much does a registered agent service cost in Maine?
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 Maine 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. State initiates administrative dissolution after providing a 60-day notice.
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.