Head to head · Ohio

LegalZoom vs CT Corporation: Ohio Registered Agent Comparison

LegalZoom comes out ahead for Ohio, 5.4 to 3.4 on our score. We can't total five years for both, because CT Corporation doesn't state its renewal or billing period. On listed price, LegalZoom is $249 and CT Corporation is $436.

Updated November 11, 2026Prices checked October 31 to November 11, 2026Providers reviewed 9

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Winner

LegalZoom

5.4

$249 a year · five years: $1,245 if the $249 rate holds

Best for: Owners already using LegalZoom for other legal services who want everything on one account.

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National

CT Corporation

3.4

$436 online price, new customers · five years: Not computed; billing period not stated

Best for: Large companies and legal departments managing many entities across many states.

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The short version

LegalZoom wins on lawsuit and notice alerts, filing help and clear terms. They tie on five-year cost.

Side by side

	LegalZoom	CT Corporation
Our score	5.4 / 10	3.4 / 10
Price	$249 a year	$436 online price, new customers
Renewal	Not stated	Not stated
Five-year cost	$1,245 if the $249 rate holds	Not computed; billing period not stated
Lawsuit and notice alerts	Alerts when important mail arrives; documents scanned and uploaded; timing not stated ✓ better	Not stated; its Ohio page says documents are relayed promptly
Who files the appointment	Says it completes the paperwork to switch agents and covers the state fee ✓ better	Not stated on its Ohio page
Limits and extra charges	None stated; sold on its own or inside larger packages ✓ better	Online price is a new-customer discount; state fees extra
Ohio office	Ohio location not named on its Ohio page	Ohio location not named on its Ohio page
Portal	Scanned documents online with unlimited cloud storage	Compliance portal
Google rating	Not collected	4.1 of 5, 59 Google reviews (New York, NY listing, data of Sept. 12, 2026)
Coverage	National	National

From each provider's own Ohio page: LegalZoom (read November 11, 2026) and CT Corporation (read October 31, 2026). How we score.

Cost: hard to compare

LegalZoom lists $249 a year, and its renewal is not stated. CT Corporation lists $436 online price, new customers, and its renewal is not stated. We can't total five years for both, because CT Corporation doesn't state its renewal or billing period. On listed price, LegalZoom is $249 and CT Corporation is $436.

Lawsuit alerts: LegalZoom has a slight edge

This is the part of the job that matters most, because a summons you never see can become a default judgment. LegalZoom: alerts when important mail arrives; documents scanned and uploaded; timing not stated. CT Corporation: not stated; its Ohio page says documents are relayed promptly.

Filing help: LegalZoom does more

Naming a new agent in Ohio means filing the Statutory Agent Update (Form 521) with a $25 state fee. LegalZoom: says it completes the paperwork to switch agents and covers the state fee. CT Corporation: not stated on its Ohio page.

Limits and fine print

LegalZoom: None stated; sold on its own or inside larger packages. CT Corporation: Online price is a new-customer discount; state fees extra.

Which should you choose?

LegalZoom is best for: owners already using LegalZoom for other legal services who want everything on one account.

CT Corporation is best for: large companies and legal departments managing many entities across many states.

Neither is our top pick for an Ohio-only business. See how each stacks up against the leader: Ohio Registered Statutory Agent vs LegalZoom and Ohio Registered Statutory Agent vs CT Corporation.

Questions

Is LegalZoom or CT Corporation cheaper for Ohio registered agent service?

LegalZoom lists $249 a year (renewal: Not stated). CT Corporation lists $436 online price, new customers (renewal: Not stated). We can't total five years for both, because CT Corporation doesn't state its renewal or billing period. On listed price, LegalZoom is $249 and CT Corporation is $436.

Which one files the Ohio agent change for you?

LegalZoom: Says it completes the paperwork to switch agents and covers the state fee. CT Corporation: Not stated on its Ohio page. Ohio's state fee for the change is $25 either way unless the provider covers it.

Which is faster at telling you about a lawsuit?

LegalZoom: Alerts when important mail arrives; documents scanned and uploaded; timing not stated. CT Corporation: Not stated; its Ohio page says documents are relayed promptly.

Can I switch from CT Corporation to LegalZoom?

Yes. Sign up with the new agent first, then file Ohio's Statutory Agent Update (Form 521) with the new agent's acceptance and the $25 state fee. Cancel the old service once the state's record shows the new agent.

Our #1 pick for Ohio

$49 a year flat, same-day scans, and a phone call if a lawsuit goes unread.

Start for $49 a yearRenews at $49. One price per business.