Registered Agent Renewal › California
California registered agent renewal: year 1 against year 2
Mainstay Filing renews at $149 in California, the same as year one. The 8 providers we priced here total $132.97 to $747 over three years.
| Provider | Year 1 | Year 2 on | Step up | 3-year total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Launch Registered Agent | $34.99 | $48.99 | +$14 +40% | $132.97 |
| FreeRegisteredAgent.com | $0 | $129 | +$129 | $258 |
| Northwest Registered Agent | $125 | $125 | none 0% | $375 |
| InCorp Services | $129 | $129 | none 0% | $387 |
| Mainstay Filing | $149 | $149 | none 0% | $447 |
| Bizee | $149 | $149 | none 0% | $447 |
| ZenBusiness | $99 | $199 | +$100 +101% | $497 |
| LegalZoom | $249 | $249 | none 0% | $747 |
Leaving at renewal is free of state fees: California Secretary of State, Cal. Corp. Code § 17701.13, checked October 20, 2026.
How much does a registered agent renew for in California?
Among 8 providers priced for California, three-year totals run $132.97 to $747. Mainstay Filing renews at $149.
Can I change my California registered agent at renewal?
Yes. California charges no fee to file the change (Cal. Corp. Code § 17701.13).