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Ohio Registered Statutory Agent vs CT Corporation: Ohio Registered Agent Comparison

Ohio Registered Statutory Agent comes out ahead for Ohio, 9.9 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, Ohio Registered Statutory Agent is $49 and CT Corporation is $436.

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

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Winner

Ohio Registered Statutory Agent

9.9

$49 a year · five years: $245

Best for: Ohio businesses and out-of-state owners with an Ohio entity who want the lowest flat price, a phone call on lawsuits, and the option to have the filing done for them.

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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

Ohio Registered Statutory Agent wins on five-year cost, lawsuit and notice alerts, filing help and clear terms.

Side by side

	Ohio Registered Statutory Agent	CT Corporation
Our score	9.9 / 10	3.4 / 10
Price	$49 a year	$436 online price, new customers
Renewal	$49, same as the first year	Not stated
Five-year cost	$245 ✓ better	Not computed; billing period not stated
Lawsuit and notice alerts	Same business day scan and alert by email and text; a phone call if a lawsuit sits unacknowledged ✓ better	Not stated; its Ohio page says documents are relayed promptly
Who files the appointment	Your choice: file the appointment or Form 521 yourself with step-by-step instructions, or have them file it after you e-sign the consent ✓ better	Not stated on its Ohio page
Limits and extra charges	Ohio only; no annual-report or multi-state compliance service; no legal advice ✓ better	Online price is a new-customer discount; state fees extra
Ohio office	Litchfield, Medina County (3416 Erhart Road)	Ohio location not named on its Ohio page
Portal	Portal with owner, employee, and attorney access; tracks who opened each document	Compliance portal
Google rating	New listing, no reviews yet	4.1 of 5, 59 Google reviews (New York, NY listing, data of Sept. 12, 2026)
Coverage	Ohio-based	National

From each provider's own Ohio page: Ohio Registered Statutory Agent (read October 31, 2026) and CT Corporation (read October 31, 2026). How we score.

Cost: hard to compare

Ohio Registered Statutory Agent lists $49 a year, and its renewal is $49, same as the first year. 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, Ohio Registered Statutory Agent is $49 and CT Corporation is $436.

Lawsuit alerts: Ohio Registered Statutory Agent is stronger

This is the part of the job that matters most, because a summons you never see can become a default judgment. Ohio Registered Statutory Agent: same business day scan and alert by email and text; a phone call if a lawsuit sits unacknowledged. CT Corporation: not stated; its Ohio page says documents are relayed promptly.

Filing help: Ohio Registered Statutory Agent does more

Naming a new agent in Ohio means filing the Statutory Agent Update (Form 521) with a $25 state fee. Ohio Registered Statutory Agent: your choice: file the appointment or Form 521 yourself with step-by-step instructions, or have them file it after you e-sign the consent. CT Corporation: not stated on its Ohio page.

Limits and fine print

Ohio Registered Statutory Agent: Ohio only; no annual-report or multi-state compliance service; no legal advice. CT Corporation: Online price is a new-customer discount; state fees extra.

Which should you choose?

Ohio Registered Statutory Agent is best for: Ohio businesses and out-of-state owners with an Ohio entity who want the lowest flat price, a phone call on lawsuits, and the option to have the filing done for them.

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

Questions

Is Ohio Registered Statutory Agent or CT Corporation cheaper for Ohio registered agent service?

Ohio Registered Statutory Agent lists $49 a year (renewal: $49, same as the first year). 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, Ohio Registered Statutory Agent is $49 and CT Corporation is $436.

Which one files the Ohio agent change for you?

Ohio Registered Statutory Agent: Your choice: file the appointment or Form 521 yourself with step-by-step instructions, or have them file it after you e-sign the consent. 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?

Ohio Registered Statutory Agent: Same business day scan and alert by email and text; a phone call if a lawsuit sits unacknowledged. CT Corporation: Not stated; its Ohio page says documents are relayed promptly.

Can I switch from CT Corporation to Ohio Registered Statutory Agent?

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.