Capitol Corporate Services as a California 1505 Registered Corporate Agent
Capitol Corporate Services, Inc. holds a California Corporations Code Section 1505 designation — here is what that means for businesses, attorneys, and process servers.
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What Is a California 1505 Registered Corporate Agent?
California Corporations Code Section 1505 is the statutory provision that authorizes professional firms to act as registered agents for service of process for business entities registered in California. A company that wants to designate a professional registered agent — rather than naming an individual officer or using a company address — must choose a firm that holds a 1505 designation from the California Secretary of State.
The 1505 designation is not automatic or available to just anyone. A registered corporate agent must apply with the California Secretary of State, maintain a physical California office, and agree to be available during regular business hours to accept service of process on behalf of any entity that designates them. The California Secretary of State maintains a public list of all 1505-designated agents. Capitol Corporate Services, Inc. is on that list — as are CT Corporation System, CSC Lawyers Incorporating Service, and a relatively small number of other professional firms.
How It Works
Step 1 — Verify the 1505 Agent Designation
Confirm Capitol Corporate Services, Inc. is the current registered agent on the California SOS business entity filing. Designations can be changed by the entity at any time. Always verify before serving.
Step 2 — Serve at the Designated Address During Business Hours
California law requires personal service on the registered agent at their designated California address. For Capitol Corporate Services, that address is 455 Capitol Mall, Suite 217. Mailing, emailing, or leaving documents at the door does not constitute valid service.
Step 3 — File Proof of Service
After personal delivery, your process server executes a proof of service documenting the date, time, name of the individual accepting, and method of delivery. This document is filed with the court to demonstrate valid service under California law.
Frequently Asked Questions
How many firms hold a California 1505 designation?
The California Secretary of State’s list of registered corporate agents includes a relatively small number of professional firms — most prominently CT Corporation System, CSC Lawyers Incorporating Service, Capitol Corporate Services, Inc., Northwest Registered Agent, and a handful of others. The list is publicly available through the California SOS website. Most of the firms on the list maintain physical Sacramento offices given California’s requirement for in-state presence.
Does the 1505 designation mean Capitol Corporate Services is required to accept service?
Yes. A California 1505 registered corporate agent is legally required to accept service of process during regular business hours on behalf of any entity that has designated them as its registered agent. Capitol Corporate Services, Inc. is not permitted to refuse valid service on a properly designated entity client. That legal obligation is what makes the 1505 framework reliable for attorneys and process servers.
Does the 1505 designation cover all types of legal documents?
The 1505 designation covers service of process — summons, complaints, subpoenas, and similar court-initiating documents — as well as official state communications and tax notices directed to the entity. It does not cover informal business correspondence or communications that are not formal legal process. For questions about what can be served on a registered agent, consult California Civil Procedure Code and Corporations Code provisions or contact our office.
Does Capitol Corporate Services hold 1505 designation under all three entity names?
The California SOS 1505 registration is under Capitol Corporate Services, Inc. — the California-registered entity. Capitol Services, Inc. and Capitol Document Services, Inc. are related entities but the California-designated agent name is Capitol Corporate Services, Inc. When confirming the registered agent designation on a California SOS filing, look for this specific entity name to route service to 455 Capitol Mall, Suite 217. See our primary serve page for full naming guidance.
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