Short answer: Agent with a physical Vermont street address is mandatory. Changing agents costs $35.
We've pulled these figures from the Vermont Secretary of State, Business Services 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 Vermont registered agent
Agent with a physical Vermont street address is mandatory.
You can be your own agent in Vermont. 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 Vermont compares
Vermont's fee to change registered agents is $35. That's the 6th highest of 45 jurisdictions we track. The national median is $20, so Vermont runs $15 above it.
| State | Fee | National rank (1 = highest) |
|---|---|---|
| Vermont | $35 | 6 of 45 |
| New Hampshire | $17 | 25 of 45 |
| Rhode Island | $20 | 21 of 45 |
| Maine | $35 | 6 of 45 |
| Massachusetts | $25 | 13 of 45 |
| New York | $30 | 8 of 45 |
Vermont fees that apply here
| Filing | State fee | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Articles of Organization | $155 | Applies equally to online and paper submissions. |
| Change of registered agent | $35 | |
| Articles of Termination | $20 |
Registered agent rules: Vermont questions
What are the registered agent requirements in Vermont?
Agent with a physical Vermont street address is mandatory.
Can I be my own registered agent in Vermont?
Yes, if you meet Vermont'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 Vermont?
The state charges $35.
Can a registered agent use a PO box in Vermont?
No. Registered agents need a physical street address in Vermont where legal papers can be delivered in person during business hours.
How much does a registered agent service cost in Vermont?
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 Vermont 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 results in swift administrative termination.
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.