CT Corporation vs Northwest Registered Agent
Comparing the most expensive registered agent with one of the most affordable — premium enterprise versus budget nationwide.
Premium Enterprise vs Budget Nationwide
CT Corporation and Northwest Registered Agent represent opposite ends of the registered agent market. CT Corporation charges approximately $436/year (up to $678+) and serves 70% of the Fortune 500. Northwest charges $125/year and targets budget-conscious small businesses. The price gap is enormous, and the service models reflect it.
CT Corporation offers dedicated account management, enterprise compliance tools, physical offices nationwide, and a 130-year track record. Northwest offers a registered agent address, document forwarding, and a user-friendly online platform. For the core legal function — accepting service of process — both are equally valid.
How It Works
Step 1 — Submit Your Documents
Upload your documents and identify the registered agent. We handle delivery regardless of the agent’s price tier.
Step 2 — Delivery to the Correct Office
CT Corporation goes to Glendale. Northwest goes to their California registered address. We coordinate both.
Step 3 — Proof of Service
Same court-ready Affidavit of Service for every delivery.
Registered Agent Service of Process
$85
Flat Fee · No Tiers
- Personal service by a registered Sacramento process server
- Court-ready proof of service, signed and notarized
- Same-day delivery across Sacramento County
- Service at any major California registered agent (CSC, CT Corporation, SunDoc, ZenBusiness, etc.)
- Licensed & Bonded — Sacramento County Reg #024-027
- No hidden fees, no rush surcharges, no per-document upcharges
Frequently Asked Questions
Is CT Corporation worth 3.5x the price of Northwest?
For Fortune 500 companies and large law firms — yes. For small businesses that just need a registered agent on file — probably not. The core legal function is the same at both price points.
Does Northwest serve Fortune 500 companies?
Northwest targets small businesses and entrepreneurs. Fortune 500 companies overwhelmingly use CT Corporation (70%) or CSC. The enterprise compliance needs of a Fortune 500 company exceed what Northwest is designed to provide.
Can I switch from CT Corporation to Northwest to save money?
Yes, though you should ensure Northwest provides the compliance features your business needs. Switching involves filing an agent change with the Secretary of State in each state where you are registered.
Does the agent price affect my process serving cost?
No. Our process serving fees ($99–$175) are the same regardless of which registered agent you need served.
Ready to Get Started?
Submit your documents through our registered agent intake form. We handle pickup, personal service to the agent, court-ready proof of service — usually same-day across Sacramento County. Flat $85, no surprises.