Short answer: Must maintain a registered agent with a physical New Hampshire street address (no PO boxes) who is available during standard business hours. Changing agents costs $17.
We've pulled these figures from the Secretary of State, Corporation 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 New Hampshire registered agent
Must maintain a registered agent with a physical New Hampshire street address (no PO boxes) who is available during standard business hours.
You can be your own agent in New Hampshire. 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 New Hampshire compares
New Hampshire's fee to change registered agents is $17. That's the 20th lowest of 45 jurisdictions we track. The national median is $20, so New Hampshire comes in $3 under it.
| State | Fee | National rank (1 = highest) |
|---|---|---|
| New Hampshire | $17 | 25 of 45 |
| Maine | $35 | 6 of 45 |
| Massachusetts | $25 | 13 of 45 |
| Vermont | $35 | 6 of 45 |
| Rhode Island | $20 | 21 of 45 |
| Connecticut | Varies | Not confirmed |
New Hampshire fees that apply here
| Filing | State fee | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Certificate of Formation (Form LLC-1) | $102 | $100 for paper filings submitted by mail; online filings incur an additional $2 electronic handling charge. |
| Change of registered agent | $17 | $15 by mail or $17 online. |
Registered agent rules: New Hampshire questions
What are the registered agent requirements in New Hampshire?
Must maintain a registered agent with a physical New Hampshire street address (no PO boxes) who is available during standard business hours.
Can I be my own registered agent in New Hampshire?
Yes, if you meet New Hampshire'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 New Hampshire?
The state charges $17. $15 by mail or $17 online.
Can a registered agent use a PO box in New Hampshire?
No. Registered agents need a physical street address in New Hampshire where legal papers can be delivered in person during business hours.
How much does a registered agent service cost in New Hampshire?
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 New Hampshire 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. Failure to file for two consecutive years triggers administrative dissolution.
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.