California Corporate Agents vs Northwest Registered Agent
Comparing two budget registered agents — CCA’s $50/year California-only service versus Northwest’s $125/year nationwide coverage.
Budget Showdown: Local vs National
California Corporate Agents and Northwest Registered Agent are both positioned as affordable alternatives to premium agents like CSC and CT Corporation. But their approaches differ fundamentally. CCA charges $50/year and serves California only. Northwest charges $125/year and covers all 50 states.
For California-only businesses, CCA is the cheaper option by a wide margin — $75/year in savings. For businesses registered in multiple states, Northwest’s nationwide coverage eliminates the need to coordinate multiple agents. The right choice depends entirely on your geographic footprint.
How It Works
Step 1 — Submit Your Documents
Upload your documents and identify the registered agent. We confirm the correct address.
Step 2 — Personal Delivery
Our process server delivers to the designated agent’s Sacramento office.
Step 3 — Proof of Service
Receive a signed Affidavit of Service documenting the delivery.
Registered Agent Service of Process
$85
Flat Fee · No Tiers
- Service at any major California registered agent (CSC, CT Corporation, SunDoc, ZenBusiness, etc.)
- Licensed & Bonded — Sacramento County Reg #024-027
Frequently Asked Questions
Which is cheaper — CCA or Northwest?
CCA is cheaper at $50/year versus Northwest’s $125/year. However, CCA is California-only, so if you need multi-state coverage, Northwest is the more practical (and cheaper) option compared to hiring separate agents in each state.
Can CCA match Northwest’s nationwide coverage?
No. CCA is exclusively a California registered agent service. They do not offer coverage in any other state. Businesses needing multi-state registered agents must use a nationwide provider.
Is Northwest a good alternative to CCA?
For businesses that only need California coverage, CCA’s $50/year price is hard to beat. For businesses with entities in multiple states, Northwest’s $125/year with nationwide coverage is more practical than coordinating separate agents per state.
Which has a Sacramento office?
CCA is headquartered in Sacramento at 2108 N Street. Northwest maintains registered offices in all states but may not have a physical Sacramento office. Verify Northwest’s California address through the Secretary of State.
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.