LegalZoom vs Registered Agents Inc
Last updated July 2026
LegalZoom
Registered agent bundled with LegalZoom's broader legal services
Advantages
- Registered agent bundled with LegalZoom formation and other services
- Recognized brand with attorney network access via LZ Attorney Network
- Includes deadline reminders and secure online storage
- Convenient if you already use LegalZoom for other legal services
- Coverage in all 50 states
Drawbacks
- $249/yr, roughly 2x Northwest's flat rate
- Uses LegalZoom's address but privacy protection less rigorous than Northwest's
- Aggressive upsell during signup and renewal
- Support quality inconsistent compared to Northwest
Registered Agents Inc
Privacy-focused registered agent with straightforward pricing
Advantages
- $200/yr flat per state
- Uses Registered Agents Inc's address on public filings
- Same-day filing of state notices to your online dashboard
- Nationwide coverage in all 50 states
- Additional privacy services (virtual office, private mail)
Drawbacks
- Priced above Northwest ($200 vs $125)
- Smaller support team than Northwest
- Less well-known brand in the SMB market
LegalZoom and Registered Agents Inc both play in registered agent services, but they're aimed at different buyers. LegalZoom is built for existing LegalZoom customers who want registered agent bundled with other services. Registered Agents Inc is built for privacy-focused owners who want a specialist alternative to Northwest. Which one fits depends on which of those descriptions sounds more like you.
Feature Comparison
| Feature | LegalZoom | Registered Agents Inc |
|---|---|---|
| Price per State | $249/yr per state | $200/yr per state |
| Multi-State Discount | Some discounts for multi-state via bundle | None |
| Compliance Software | Filing reminders; less structured than Harbor Compliance | Filing reminders |
| Privacy Protection | Uses LegalZoom address; less privacy-focused than Northwest | Uses Registered Agents Inc address on public filings |
| Account Manager | Standard customer support | Standard customer support |
| Additional Services | LLC/corp formation, trademarks, estate planning | Virtual office, private mail, LLC formation |
| Support | Phone, chat, email | Phone, email |
| Online Dashboard | Yes | Yes |
Registered Agents Inc Wins
Registered Agents Inc takes it overall (8/10 vs 7/10), but LegalZoom is still the sharper pick for existing LegalZoom customers who want registered agent bundled with other services.
Registered Agents Inc's standout strength: $200/yr flat per state. Its biggest drawback (priced above Northwest ($200 vs $125)) is easier to live with than LegalZoom's ($249/yr, roughly 2x Northwest's flat rate). LegalZoom isn't out of the running though — its own standout strength is registered agent bundled with LegalZoom formation and other services. If you fit the profile of existing LegalZoom customers who want registered agent bundled with other services, that alone can flip the decision.
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