Short answer: Physical address in Tennessee is required (no PO boxes). Changing agents costs $20.
We've pulled these figures from the Tennessee Secretary of State, Division of Business and Charitable Organizations'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 Tennessee registered agent
Physical address in Tennessee is required (no PO boxes).
Check the rules above before naming yourself.
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 Tennessee compares
Tennessee's fee to change registered agents is $20. That's the 21st highest of 45 jurisdictions we track. The national median is $20, right where Tennessee sits.
| State | Fee | National rank (1 = highest) |
|---|---|---|
| Tennessee | $20 | 21 of 45 |
| Arkansas | $0 | 40 of 45 |
| Kentucky | $10 | 29 of 45 |
| Mississippi | $10 | 29 of 45 |
| North Carolina | $5 | 37 of 45 |
| Alabama | $100 | 1 of 45 |
Tennessee fees that apply here
| Filing | State fee | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Articles of Organization (Form SS-4270) | $300 | Variable: $50 per member, with a hard minimum of $300 and maximum of $3,000. Online payments add a 2.29% credit card fee or a $0.95 e-check fee. |
| Change of registered agent | $20 | Fee to file a Statement of Change of Registered Agent is $20. |
| Notice of Dissolution followed by Articles of Termination of Existence | $40 |
Registered agent rules: Tennessee questions
What are the registered agent requirements in Tennessee?
Physical address in Tennessee is required (no PO boxes).
Can I be my own registered agent in Tennessee?
Generally yes, if you have a physical address in Tennessee and are available during business hours. Confirm with the Tennessee Secretary of State, Division of Business and Charitable Organizations.
How much does it cost to change registered agents in Tennessee?
The state charges $20. Fee to file a Statement of Change of Registered Agent is $20.
Can a registered agent use a PO box in Tennessee?
No. Registered agents need a physical street address in Tennessee where legal papers can be delivered in person during business hours.
How much does a registered agent service cost in Tennessee?
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 Tennessee 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. Administrative dissolution proceedings begin roughly 60 days after the due date.
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: name reservation.duration, ra.self allowed, report.late penalty, foreign.fee.