Paracorp — Agent for Service of Process in California
Paracorp represents hundreds of thousands of California entities as the designated agent for service of process.
Understanding Paracorp as an Agent for Service of Process
Under California Corporations Code, every corporation and LLC doing business in the state must designate an agent for service of process. Paracorp Incorporated (d/b/a Parasec) is one of the most established agents in California, having been headquartered in Sacramento since 1977 and providing commercial registered agent services since 1987. They represent hundreds of thousands of entities nationwide as the designated recipient of legal documents.
When Paracorp is designated as the agent, any legal document — summons, subpoena, writ, or court order — directed at the corporation must be delivered to Paracorp’s office. In California, that office is their Sacramento headquarters at 2804 Gateway Oaks Drive, Suite 100. Service must be personal: a process server must physically hand the documents to an authorized Paracorp employee.
How It Works
Step 1 — Confirm the Designated Agent
Verify via the California Secretary of State that Paracorp (or Parasec) is listed as the registered agent for your target entity.
Step 2 — We Serve Paracorp
We deliver your documents to Paracorp’s Sacramento office at 2804 Gateway Oaks Drive.
Step 3 — Proof of Service
You receive a completed proof of service for your court filing.
Registered Agent Service of Process
$99
Flat Fee · Next-Day
- Service at any major California registered agent (CSC, CT Corporation, SunDoc, ZenBusiness, etc.)
- Licensed & Bonded — Registered California Process Server 2024-027
Frequently Asked Questions
What is an agent for service of process?
An agent for service of process is the person or company designated by a corporation to receive legal documents on its behalf. California law requires every corporation and LLC to maintain an agent with a physical address in the state. Paracorp has served this role for California businesses since 1977.
Is service on Paracorp the same as serving the company directly?
Yes. Under California law, personal service on a corporation’s designated agent for service of process constitutes valid service on the corporation itself.
What if the corporation changed its registered agent away from Paracorp?
Always verify the current registered agent by searching the California Secretary of State website before serving. Companies can and do change their agents. Confirm Paracorp is still listed before dispatching service.
Does Paracorp notify the corporation after accepting service?
Yes. Paracorp forwards the documents to the corporation after accepting service. However, your legal service is complete at the moment Paracorp accepts — regardless of when the corporation actually reviews the documents.
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 — next-day across Sacramento County. Flat $99, no surprises. Need it same day? Add $25.