Registered Agent in New York
New York requires every LLC and corporation to keep a registered agent with a physical New York address. Incofile provides one for $119/year — free for the first year when we form your company — with same-day document scanning and compliance reminders.
New York at a glance
What New York requires from a registered agent
Every New York LLC and corporation must list a registered agent on its formation documents and keep one for as long as the company exists. The agent must have a physical street address in New York and be available during normal business hours to accept legal papers and official state mail.
Registered agent: Optional — the Secretary of State acts as agent for every LLC; a registered agent can also be named
Should you be your own registered agent in New York?
Be your own agent
- No annual fee
- Your name and street address go on the public record
- You must be at that New York address in business hours, every working day
- Moving means a state filing to update the address
- Not possible if you live outside New York or outside the US
Use Incofile
- $119/year — first year free with any formation package
- Your home address stays private
- Documents scanned and emailed the same day they arrive
- Annual report and compliance reminders for New York
- Works for out-of-state and international owners
How Incofile's New York registered agent service works
- We are listed on your filing
When Incofile forms your New York company, our New York address is entered as the registered office — no extra form, no gap. Existing companies can switch to us at any time.
- Mail and legal papers come to us
Service of process, state notices and compliance mail are received at our New York address during business hours, as the law requires.
- You get it the same day
Every document is scanned and uploaded to your Incofile client portal with an email alert, so nothing sits in a mailbox.
- We remind you before deadlines
Your portal shows upcoming New York filings — including the biennial statement — with reminders ahead of time.
Changing your registered agent in New York
If your current agent is retiring, raising prices or simply unresponsive, you can switch. File a change-of-agent form with the New York Department of State, Division of Corporations, pay any state fee, and make sure the new agent has consented. Incofile's change of registered agent service handles the filing for $119, which also includes a full year of our New York registered agent service.
New York LLC facts
| State filing fee | $200 |
|---|---|
| Document filed | Articles of Organization (Form DOS-1336-f) |
| Standard approval time | Online filings are often acknowledged within minutes to a few business days |
| Expedited options | 24-hour $25 · same day $75 · 2-hour $150 (state fees) |
| Publication requirement | Publish in 2 newspapers, weekly for 6 weeks, within 120 days of formation |
| Certificate of Publication | $50 filed with the state after publication |
| Biennial statement | $9 every 2 years, in your formation month |
| Annual filing fee (tax) | $25 to $4,500 a year to the NY tax department, based on New York-source income |
Figures checked against the New York Department of State, Division of Corporations, September 2026. State fees change — always confirm the current amount before filing.
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New York registered agent — frequently asked questions
Do I need a registered agent for my New York LLC?
Yes. New York requires every LLC and corporation to name a registered agent on its formation documents and to keep one continuously. The agent accepts service of process (lawsuits) and official notices from the New York Department of State, Division of Corporations on the company's behalf.
Can I be my own registered agent in New York?
You can if you are an adult with a physical street address in New York (not a PO box) and you are available there during normal business hours. Many owners prefer a service so their home address stays off the public record, nothing is missed while they travel, and the address does not have to change when they move.
How much does a registered agent cost in New York?
Incofile's New York registered agent service is $119 per year, and the first year is included free when you form your company with any Incofile package. Acting as your own agent costs nothing in fees but puts your address on the public record.
What happens if my New York LLC has no registered agent?
The state can refuse filings, mark the company as not in good standing and eventually administratively dissolve it. Worse, a lawsuit can proceed without you ever being properly notified. Keeping a registered agent on file is one of the cheapest forms of protection a company has.
Can I use a registered agent address as my business address?
A registered agent address is for legal and state mail only. If you need a business street address for banking, invoices or your website, add a virtual business address — Incofile offers one alongside registered agent service.
How do I change my registered agent in New York?
File a change-of-registered-agent form with the New York Department of State, Division of Corporations and pay any state fee. Incofile can prepare and file it for you ($119, which includes a year of our registered agent service) so there is no gap in coverage.