Registered Agent Price Lock › Iowa
Does your Iowa registered agent raise its price after year one?
Mainstay Filing does not: $149 a year, same at renewal. In Iowa, 1 of the 5 other providers we priced shows a rise (ZenBusiness).
| Provider | Year 1 | Year 2 on | Change | Price lock? | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mainstay Filing | $149 | $149 | none | Holds | |
| Northwest Registered Agent | $125 | $125 | none | Holds | |
| Bizee | $149 | $149 | none | Holds | |
| Standard Filings | $199 | $199 | none | Holds | |
| LegalZoom | $249 | $249 | none | Holds | |
| ZenBusiness | $99 | $199 | +$100 | Rises |
If the price jumps, leaving costs nothing to the state
Iowa takes no fee to file the change of registered agent (Iowa Code § 489.115). The company needs an agent on record at all times, so file the change before the old service ends. Rules checked October 20, 2026.
Which Iowa registered agent doesn’t raise its price?
Mainstay Filing, at $149 a year and the same at renewal. Of 6 providers priced for Iowa, 1 do: ZenBusiness.
What does it cost to leave a Iowa registered agent?
Iowa Secretary of State charges no fee for the change-of-agent filing (Iowa Code § 489.115).