Your Two Choices
Be Your Own Registered Agent
Cost: $0
Best for: Owners who have an eligible Washington street address, understand the public-record implications, and can reliably receive official documents.
Hire a Registered Agent Service
Best for: Owners who want convenience, professional document handling, or don't want to use their own address as the registered-agent address.
Compare the services below before deciding.
Registered Agent Services We Compared
Northwest Registered Agent
Registered Agent: approximately $125/year
- LLC formation available
- Strong focus on registered-agent and business formation services
Good choice for owners wanting straightforward service and support.
Price check coming soon.
Bizee
- Registered-agent service available
- LLC formation available
- Low-cost formation options
Good choice for budget-conscious new business owners.
LegalZoom
Registered Agent: approximately $249/year
- LLC formation available
- Offers additional legal and business services
Good choice for people who may want broader legal-service options.
Prices and promotions change. Always verify the current price, renewal price, and terms directly with the provider before purchasing. State filing fees are separate.
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Which Option Should I Choose?
- Lowest cost: Be your own registered agent — $0.
- Want professional registered-agent service and support: Compare Northwest.
- Looking for a budget-oriented formation option: Compare Bizee.
- Want access to a broader range of legal/business services: Compare LegalZoom.
Not sure you need a paid service?
You are not required to hire one. Review Washington's official registered-agent requirements before deciding.
Washington Registered Agent RequirementsReady for Step 3?
Once you've decided who will serve as your registered agent, a personalized roadmap organizes this step with everything else.
MyBusinessSteps.com provides educational information and is not a government agency, law firm, or accounting firm. Requirements and fees can change. Always verify current requirements with the Washington Secretary of State.