Cogency Global — Registered Agent for Service of Process in Sacramento
Serving lawsuits, subpoenas, and legal documents at Cogency Global’s downtown Sacramento office.
What It Means When Cogency Global Is the Registered Agent
When you look up a corporation on the California Secretary of State website and see Cogency Global Inc. listed as the agent for service of process, it means the corporation has hired Cogency to receive legal documents on its behalf. Cogency Global is one of the nation’s longest-operating registered agent services, founded in 1980, and represents a wide range of California entities — particularly publicly traded corporations and multi-state businesses.
As a registered agent, Cogency Global is legally authorized to accept service. When a process server hands documents to a Cogency employee during business hours, that constitutes valid personal service on the corporation itself. The corporation cannot later claim it was not properly served.
Cogency Global’s Sacramento office is located at 1325 J Street, Suite 1550. This is the downtown Sacramento office tower, 15th floor, within walking distance of the State Capitol and the Sacramento County Superior Courthouse. We serve documents at this location regularly.
How It Works
Step 1 — Submit Your Documents
Upload your documents through our online intake form. Include the case name, case number, and the entity to be served.
Step 2 — We Serve Cogency Global
Our process server delivers the documents to Cogency Global at 1325 J Street, Suite 1550, during business hours. Personal service as California law requires.
Step 3 — Proof of Service
You receive a completed proof of service confirming the date, time, and method of delivery. Court-ready documentation, every time.
Pricing
Standard Service (10 business days): $99
Expedited Service (3 business days): $150
Rush Service (24 hours): $175
Court Filing Add-On: +$30
Frequently Asked Questions
How do I know if Cogency Global is the registered agent for the company I need to serve?
Search the California Secretary of State business database at bizfileonline.sos.ca.gov. The entity’s filing will list the designated agent for service of process and their address.
What types of companies use Cogency Global?
Cogency Global represents a broad mix of corporations, including publicly traded companies, financial services firms, and multi-state businesses that need reliable registered agent coverage across multiple jurisdictions.
Is Cogency Global part of a larger company?
No. Cogency Global is an independent registered agent service, not a subsidiary of a larger conglomerate. This differentiates them from CT Corporation (owned by Wolters Kluwer) and CSC Lawyers Incorporating Service (part of Corporation Service Company).
Can I serve Cogency Global by mail?
No. California law requires personal service on a registered agent. A process server must physically hand the documents to an authorized employee at Cogency Global’s office.
Ready to Serve Cogency Global?
Submit your documents and we deliver them to Cogency Global’s downtown Sacramento office.