What Is the Cost of a Registered Agent in Wyoming?
Budgeting for a registered agent in Wyoming means tracking two separate expense lines: state filing fees paid to the Wyoming Secretary of State and commercial service fees paid to a private registered agent company.
State filing fees in Wyoming are published in the Business Division filing fee schedule and apply only when a document is filed at the time of entity formation, when an agent is changed, or when an agent resigns. Wyoming does not impose a separate recurring annual state fee solely for maintaining a registered agent on record. The agent designation is embedded in the entity’s formation document, and no standalone annual state charge exists between filings.
Commercial service fees represent the annual amount a professional registered agent company charges for providing a Wyoming street address and accepting service of process. Across major providers, these fees generally fall between $50 and $300 per year. An entity whose owner, officer, or partner serves as its own registered agent incurs $0 in commercial fees.
Wyoming law does not require any entity to hire a commercial registered agent service. Under the Wyoming Registered Offices and Agents Act (Wyo. Stat. Ann.) § 17-28-101, the registered agent may be any individual who is at least eighteen years old, resides in Wyoming, and maintains a physical street address in the state, or any business entity registered and in good standing with the Secretary of State.
Wyoming State Filing Fees for Registered Agent Appointments
The registered agent is named within the formation document filed with the Secretary of State, the articles of incorporation for a corporation, the articles of organization for an LLC, or the certificate of limited partnership for an LP. Wyoming does not charge a separate fee for the registered agent designation at formation; the agent appointment is part of the same filing, and the formation fee covers the entire transaction.
Wyoming’s formation fees are uniform across most for-profit entity types at $100 for domestic filings, with foreign entities paying $150 for a certificate of authority. Nonprofit corporations pay lower fees at both the domestic and foreign levels.
| Entity Type | Form | Filing Fee |
| Domestic Profit Corporation | Articles of Incorporation | $100 |
| Domestic LLC | Articles of Organization | $100 |
| Domestic Limited Partnership | Certificate of Limited Partnership | $100 |
| Domestic RLLP | Statement of Registration | $100 |
| Domestic Nonprofit Corporation | Articles of Incorporation | $50 |
| Domestic Statutory Trust | Certificate of Trust | $100 |
| Domestic Statutory Foundation | Articles of Formation | $250 |
| Foreign Profit Corporation | Certificate of Authority | $150 |
| Foreign LLC | Certificate of Authority | $150 |
| Foreign Limited Partnership | Certificate of Registration | $150 |
| Foreign RLLP | Statement of Registration | $150 |
| Foreign Nonprofit Corporation | Certificate of Authority | $50 |
| Foreign Statutory Trust | Certificate of Authority | $150 |
| LLC Series (per series) | Series Designation | $10 |
The formation fees listed above are confirmed in the Secretary of State formation instructions. Online filings for domestic LLCs, profit corporations, nonprofit corporations, and limited partnerships are processed immediately upon submission through the WyoBiz portal. Payment for online filings is limited to Visa or Mastercard credit and debit cards, and a 2.4% credit card processing fee (minimum $1) applies to all electronic submissions. Foreign entities must file by mail through the certificate of authority application process and may pay by check or money order.
Note: Mail-in filings are reviewed in the order received, with a maximum processing time of fifteen business days. All paper filings are mailed to Herschler Building East, 122 W 25th Street, Suite 101, Cheyenne, WY 82002-0020.
State Filing Fee to Change a Registered Agent
When an entity needs to appoint a new registered agent or update its registered office address after formation, the filing fee is $5 per entity. Wyoming uses a flat $5 fee for every registered-agent-related transaction — new appointments, information updates, and resignations alike — making the agent-filing cost structure among the simplest in the country.
The registered agents FAQ confirms that all three registered agent actions share the same $5 fee and that the information update fee applies per entity affected.
| Action | Form | Filing Fee |
| Appointment of new registered agent and office | Appointment of New Registered Agent and Office | $5 |
| Registered agent information update (agent-initiated) | Registered Agent Information Update | $5 per entity affected |
| Resignation of registered agent (successor appointed) | Statement of Resignation — Successor Appointed | $5 per entity affected |
| Resignation of registered agent (no successor) | Statement of Resignation — No Successor | $5 per entity affected |
A resignation with a successor appointed takes effect immediately upon filing. A resignation without a successor triggers a thirty-day notice period during which the entity must designate a replacement, as provided by Wyo. Stat. Ann. § 17-28-103. If no replacement is appointed within that window, the entity risks administrative dissolution within sixty days.
Registered agent forms must be submitted by mail or in person; they are not available for online filing. The forms are accessible through the Secretary of State forms page. Payment by check or money order should be made payable to the Wyoming Secretary of State.
What Is Included in a Registered Agent Service Fee?
The annual fee paid to a commercial registered agent provider typically covers a set of core operational functions, though the specifics vary by company and pricing tier.
Core services (generally included at all price levels):
- A physical street address in Wyoming to serve as the entity’s registered office on file with the Secretary of State, satisfying the requirement that the office “shall be located at a street address in Wyoming, which shall be a physical location where an individual can accept service of process.”
- Receipt of service of process, legal notices, state correspondence, and tax documents during normal business hours.
- Same-day or next-day scanning and digital delivery of received documents to a secure online account.
- Email alerts each time a document arrives on behalf of the entity.
Additional services (included by some providers or at higher tiers):
- Compliance calendar reminders for the entity’s annual report due date, which in Wyoming falls on the first day of the anniversary month of formation, as described on the annual report filing page.
- Use of the provider’s address on formation documents to keep the owner’s personal address off the Secretary of State’s public record.
- Mail forwarding for general business correspondence beyond legal and government documents.
- Pre-populated Wyoming forms are accessible within the provider’s online dashboard.
What is NOT included in a standard registered agent service fee:
- State filing fees, formation fees, change-of-agent fees, and resignation fees are paid separately to the Secretary of State.
- Preparation or filing of annual reports, which carry a minimum license tax of $60 for most for-profit entities or $25 for nonprofit corporations, as published in the Business Division fee schedule.
- Legal advice or representation.
- Expedited processing of state filings, which the Secretary of State charges at $700 for next-business-day service or $1,400 for same-day service.
Registered Agent Cost When Forming a New Wyoming Business
At formation, the registered agent is named within the articles of organization, articles of incorporation, or certificate of limited partnership filed with the Secretary of State. No separate state line-item charge applies for the agent designation — the formation filing fee covers the entire document. Year-one cost, therefore, combines the one-time state formation fee with the first year of any commercial registered agent service fee.
| Entity Type | State Formation Fee | Commercial RA (Year 1) | Total Year 1 Cost |
| Domestic Profit Corporation | $100 | $0–$300 | $100–$400 |
| Domestic LLC | $100 | $0–$300 | $100–$400 |
| Domestic Nonprofit Corporation | $50 | $0–$300 | $50–$350 |
| Domestic Limited Partnership | $100 | $0–$300 | $100–$400 |
| Domestic RLLP | $100 | $0–$300 | $100–$400 |
| Domestic Statutory Foundation | $250 | $0–$300 | $250–$550 |
| Foreign Profit Corporation | $150 | $0–$300 | $150–$450 |
| Foreign LLC | $150 | $0–$300 | $150–$450 |
| Foreign Limited Partnership | $150 | $0–$300 | $150–$450 |
The $0 in the Commercial RA column reflects entities where an individual Wyoming resident — such as a member, officer, or general partner — serves as the entity’s own registered agent, eliminating the commercial service fee. Eligibility requires that the individual be at least eighteen years old, reside in Wyoming, maintain a physical street address, and hold a valid email address, as outlined in the Secretary of State registered agents FAQ.
Many commercial providers offer the first year of registered agent service bundled with a formation package. Before purchasing, verify whether the quoted price includes the state filing fee, the first-year agent service fee, and the renewal rate for subsequent years. Some providers promote low introductory rates but increase the annual charge significantly beginning in year two.
Note: Wyoming’s 2.4% credit card processing fee (minimum $1) on online filings means a $100 LLC formation filed electronically carries a total charge of approximately $102.40. Entities filing by mail avoid the processing surcharge entirely. Fee details are confirmed in the WyoBiz formation instructions.
Cost of Serving as Your Own Registered Agent in Wyoming
Any individual who is at least eighteen years old, resides in Wyoming, and maintains a physical street address and a valid email address may serve as a registered agent under Wyo. Stat. Ann. § 17-28-101. A business entity registered and in good standing with the Secretary of State may also serve. Wyoming imposes one additional threshold: any agent representing more than ten entities must register as a commercial registered agent and pay a $50 annual registration fee, per the Secretary of State forms page.
Cost of self-designation:
- Commercial service fee: $0.
- State filing fee at formation: Included in the standard formation fee — no additional charge.
- State filing fee to update address: An Appointment of New Registered Agent and Office form or Registered Agent Information Update form must be filed at $5 per entity, per the registered agents FAQ.
Tradeoffs of self-designation:
| Factor | Self as Registered Agent | Commercial Service |
| Annual cost | $0 | $50–$300 per year |
| Privacy | A personal name and home address appear on the Secretary of State’s public record | The provider’s address shields the owner’s personal information |
| Business hours availability | Must be personally available at the registered office to accept service of process during normal business hours | Provider staffs the office continuously during business hours |
| Service of process delivery | Served directly — potentially in person at the registered office | The provider receives, scans, and forwards documents electronically |
| Address updates | Must file the Appointment of New Registered Agent and Office form at $5 per entity each time the address changes | The provider maintains address continuity; no filing needed unless the provider relocates |
| Compliance monitoring | The owner must independently track annual report deadlines and license tax due dates | Most providers include deadline reminders |
| Eligibility requirement | Must be at least 18, a Wyoming resident, with a physical street address and email address | The provider meets all eligibility requirements by default |
| Ten-entity threshold | Must register as a commercial registered agent ($50/year) if representing more than 10 entities | Not applicable to the entity hiring the service |
Frequently Asked Questions About Registered Agent Costs in Wyoming
Is there a fee to designate a registered agent when forming a Wyoming LLC or corporation?
No separate state fee applies solely for the registered agent designation. The agent is named within the articles of organization (LLC) or articles of incorporation (corporation), and the formation filing fee covers the entire submission. For a domestic LLC or profit corporation, the formation fee is $100; for a domestic nonprofit corporation, it is $50. These amounts appear in the WyoBiz formation instructions. The only additional cost at formation would be the first-year fee charged by a commercial registered agent if one is hired.
How much does it cost to change a registered agent in Wyoming?
Filing an Appointment of New Registered Agent and Office form costs $5. The fee is identical for all entity types — profit corporations, LLCs, limited partnerships, RLLPs, nonprofit corporations, statutory trusts, and statutory foundations. Registered agent forms are not available for online filing; they must be mailed to Herschler Building East, 122 W 25th Street, Suite 101, Cheyenne, WY 82002-0020 or delivered in person during business hours (8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. MST, Monday through Friday). The fee is payable by check or money order. The $5 amount is confirmed in the Business Division fee schedule.
Can I designate myself as a registered agent to avoid the annual service fee?
Yes. Any individual who is at least eighteen years old, resides in Wyoming, maintains a physical street address, and has a valid email address qualifies to serve as a registered agent. Self-designation eliminates the commercial service fee. The tradeoff is that the individual’s name and address become part of the Secretary of State’s public record, and the individual must be present at the registered office during business hours to accept service of process. If the individual’s address changes, an Appointment of New Registered Agent and Office form must be filed at $5, as listed on the forms page.
What is the annual cost of Northwest Registered Agent in Wyoming?
Northwest Registered Agent charges $125 per year for registered agent service in Wyoming. The fee covers a physical Wyoming street address for the registered office, acceptance and forwarding of service of process, compliance reminders, and online document access. The $125 annual charge does not include state filing fees, which are paid separately to the Secretary of State. Annual report fees and formation costs are detailed in the business entity FAQ.
Does the registered agent service fee include the state filing fee?
No. The commercial service fee and the state filing fee are entirely separate charges paid to different recipients. The service fee goes to the private registered agent company, and the state fee goes to the Wyoming Secretary of State. When purchasing a formation package from a commercial provider, verify whether the advertised price covers both the state formation fee and the first-year agent service fee or only one of the two. A complete list of state fees for all entity types is published in the business entity FAQ.
Is there a fee to file the consent of registered agent form?
Wyoming does not require the filing of a separate consent form with the Secretary of State. The registered agent’s consent is established by the agent’s signature on the formation document or the Appointment of New Registered Agent and Office form. Because no standalone consent document is filed, no separate consent fee exists. The consent-by-signature approach is consistent with Wyo. Stat. Ann. § 17-28-102, which requires only that the entity deliver a signed statement of change — not a separate consent filing — to effectuate an agent appointment.
Is there a fee for the registered agent to resign?
Yes. Filing a Statement of Resignation costs $5 per entity affected. If the resignation names a successor agent, “the resignation is effective immediately upon filing of this statement with the Wyoming Secretary of State.” If no successor is named, the agent must provide at least thirty days’ written notice to the entity, and the entity has thirty days to appoint a replacement under Wyo. Stat. Ann. § 17-28-103. Failure to appoint a successor may trigger administrative dissolution. The $5 per-entity fee is confirmed in the registered agents FAQ.
How does the cost compare for a nonprofit corporation versus a for-profit corporation?
Nonprofit corporations in Wyoming benefit from significantly lower formation and annual report fees, while registered-agent-related filing costs remain identical.
| Transaction | For-Profit Corporation | Nonprofit Corporation |
| Articles of incorporation (formation) | $100 | $50 |
| Foreign entity registration | $150 | $50 |
| Change of registered agent | $5 | $5 |
| Resignation of registered agent | $5 per entity | $5 per entity |
| Annual report | $60 minimum license tax | $25 flat fee |
| Amendment or dissolution | $60 | $25 |
The $50 difference in domestic formation fees and the $100 difference in foreign registration fees are the most significant cost differences. All registered-agent-specific filings — changes, updates, and resignations — carry the same $5 fee regardless of entity type. Commercial registered agent service fees do not differ based on for-profit or nonprofit status. Both fee sets are published in the business entity FAQ.
Are there any hidden fees associated with registered agent services?
State filing fees in Wyoming are fixed, publicly listed in the Business Division fee schedule, and not subject to negotiation. The potential for unexpected costs lies on the commercial side. Common pricing practices to watch for include renewal rate increases after a promotional first year, per-document charges for scanning or forwarding received mail beyond an allotted monthly volume, fees for compliance reminder services marketed as premium add-ons, and upsells for expedited formation packages. Request a complete fee schedule from any prospective provider before committing, and compare the year-two renewal price — not just the introductory rate — against competing services. Wyoming’s $5 state fee for agent changes is low enough that switching providers carries minimal state-level cost.
Does the cost change if I move my business to a new address in Wyoming?
The cost impact depends on which address changes and whether the registered agent itself changes.
- Entity’s principal office address only: If the entity relocates but the registered agent and registered office remain unchanged, no agent-related filing is needed. The new principal office address can be reported using the Secretary of State’s Update Form or through the next annual report.
- Registered agent’s street address changes: A Registered Agent Information Update form must be filed for $5 per affected entity. The agent files this form on behalf of each entity it represents.
- Replacing the registered agent entirely: An Appointment of New Registered Agent and Office form must be filed for $5. The new agent’s signature on the form constitutes acceptance of the appointment.
- Using a commercial registered agent service: No filing is necessary when the entity moves, because the registered office remains at the provider’s fixed Wyoming address. The commercial service fee is unaffected by the entity’s relocation.