Cogency Global vs CT Corporation
Comparing two premium registered agents — Cogency Global’s specialty expertise versus CT Corporation’s unmatched scale.
Premium Specialist vs Industry Giant
Cogency Global and CT Corporation are both premium registered agents, but they operate at different scales. CT Corporation is the largest registered agent in the world — founded in 1892, owned by Wolters Kluwer, serving 70% of the Fortune 500. Cogency Global, founded in 1980, is an independent firm with deep specialties in law firms, nonprofits, and international compliance.
A key geographic difference for California service: Cogency has a Sacramento office at 1325 J Street. CT Corporation’s California service of process address is in Glendale (330 N. Brand Blvd, Suite 700), not Sacramento. This means CT Corporation documents go to the Los Angeles area, while Cogency documents stay in Sacramento.
How It Works
Step 1 — Submit Your Documents
Tell us which agent. Cogency goes to downtown Sacramento. CT Corporation goes to Glendale. We coordinate both.
Step 2 — Delivery to the Correct Office
Sacramento delivery for Cogency. For CT Corporation in Glendale, we coordinate with our California network.
Step 3 — Proof of Service
Court-ready Affidavit of Service for whichever agent is served.
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 in Sacramento?
No. CT Corporation’s California service of process office is at 330 N. Brand Blvd, Suite 700, Glendale, CA 91203. This is in the Los Angeles area, not Sacramento. Cogency Global does have a Sacramento office at 1325 J Street.
Which is larger — Cogency or CT Corporation?
CT Corporation is dramatically larger. They are the biggest registered agent in the world, serving 70% of the Fortune 500 and 95% of AmLaw 100 law firms. Cogency is a respected independent firm but does not operate at that scale.
Which is more expensive?
CT Corporation is likely more expensive. Reviews cite CT’s registered agent fees at approximately $436/year, with plans up to $678+. Cogency does not publish pricing but uses a per-appointing-party model that may be more flexible.
Does Wolters Kluwer own Cogency?
No. Cogency Global is independent. Wolters Kluwer owns CT Corporation and RASI. This independence is part of Cogency’s value proposition — they answer to their own clients, not a multinational parent company.
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.