Head to head · Ohio

Northwest vs CT Corporation: Ohio Registered Agent Comparison

Northwest comes out ahead for Ohio, 7.9 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, Northwest is $125 and CT Corporation is $436.

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

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Winner

Northwest

7.9

$125 a year · five years: $625

Best for: Companies registered in several states that want one national account, and founders using its low-cost formation package.

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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

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

Side by side

	Northwest	CT Corporation
Our score	7.9 / 10	3.4 / 10
Price	$125 a year	$436 online price, new customers
Renewal	$125	Not stated
Five-year cost	$625 ✓ better	Not computed; billing period not stated
Lawsuit and notice alerts	Same-day scans of legal documents; follows up if essential mail goes unread ✓ better	Not stated; its Ohio page says documents are relayed promptly
Who files the appointment	Completes the change-of-agent form at no charge through your online account ✓ better	Not stated on its Ohio page
Limits and extra charges	Ten free scans of regular business mail a year; Ohio LLC formation for $39 plus state fee includes a year of agent service ✓ better	Online price is a new-customer discount; state fees extra
Ohio office	North Canton (street address not listed on its Ohio page)	Ohio location not named on its Ohio page
Portal	Online account	Compliance portal
Google rating	4.7 of 5, 1,878 Google reviews (Spokane, WA listing, data of Sept. 12, 2026)	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: Northwest (read October 31, 2026) and CT Corporation (read October 31, 2026). How we score.

Cost: hard to compare

Northwest lists $125 a year, and its renewal is $125. 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, Northwest is $125 and CT Corporation is $436.

Lawsuit alerts: Northwest is stronger

This is the part of the job that matters most, because a summons you never see can become a default judgment. Northwest: same-day scans of legal documents; follows up if essential mail goes unread. CT Corporation: not stated; its Ohio page says documents are relayed promptly.

Filing help: Northwest does more

Naming a new agent in Ohio means filing the Statutory Agent Update (Form 521) with a $25 state fee. Northwest: completes the change-of-agent form at no charge through your online account. CT Corporation: not stated on its Ohio page.

Limits and fine print

Northwest: Ten free scans of regular business mail a year; Ohio LLC formation for $39 plus state fee includes a year of agent service. CT Corporation: Online price is a new-customer discount; state fees extra.

Which should you choose?

Northwest is best for: companies registered in several states that want one national account, and founders using its low-cost formation package.

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 Northwest and Ohio Registered Statutory Agent vs CT Corporation.

Questions

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

Northwest lists $125 a year (renewal: $125). 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, Northwest is $125 and CT Corporation is $436.

Which one files the Ohio agent change for you?

Northwest: Completes the change-of-agent form at no charge through your online account. 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?

Northwest: Same-day scans of legal documents; follows up if essential mail goes unread. CT Corporation: Not stated; its Ohio page says documents are relayed promptly.

Can I switch from CT Corporation to Northwest?

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.