True all states, you can be your own registered agent and doing so will cost you $0. But do you want that headache? Being a registered agent means being available at your business’s location during normal business hours, five days a week, something most new business owners have trouble doing since they’re busy starting their business. Being a registered agent also means being responsible for tax forms and tracking annual report dates with the state, things that can easily be forgotten and cost you in the long run. The one upside to not hiring a registered agent is you’ll save the annual fee. But the freedom you gain from hiring one often makes up for the expenditure.