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

Ohio Statutory Agent LLC comes out ahead for Ohio, 8.0 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 Statutory Agent LLC 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 Statutory Agent LLC

8.0

$49 a year · five years: $245

Best for: Owners comfortable filing Form 521 themselves who want a $49 Ohio address and same-day uploads.

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

Side by side

	Ohio Statutory Agent LLC	CT Corporation
Our score	8.0 / 10	3.4 / 10
Price	$49 a year	$436 online price, new customers
Renewal	$49, listed as a flat yearly price	Not stated
Five-year cost	$245 ✓ better	Not computed; billing period not stated
Lawsuit and notice alerts	Same day: documents uploaded the day they arrive, with instant notice ✓ better	Not stated; its Ohio page says documents are relayed promptly
Who files the appointment	Describes the agent update as a form you file; offers do-it-yourself filing guides ✓ better	Not stated on its Ohio page
Limits and extra charges	No per-document or forwarding fees listed; does not say it files the agent change for you ✓ better	Online price is a new-customer discount; state fees extra
Ohio office	North Canton (6545 Market Avenue N., Suite 100)	Ohio location not named on its Ohio page
Portal	Client document portal	Compliance portal
Google rating	4.0 of 5, 16 Google reviews (North Canton listing, data of Sept. 13, 2026)	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 Statutory Agent LLC (read October 31, 2026) and CT Corporation (read October 31, 2026). How we score.

Cost: hard to compare

Ohio Statutory Agent LLC lists $49 a year, and its renewal is $49, listed as a flat yearly price. 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 Statutory Agent LLC is $49 and CT Corporation is $436.

Lawsuit alerts: Ohio Statutory Agent LLC is stronger

This is the part of the job that matters most, because a summons you never see can become a default judgment. Ohio Statutory Agent LLC: same day: documents uploaded the day they arrive, with instant notice. CT Corporation: not stated; its Ohio page says documents are relayed promptly.

Filing help: Ohio Statutory Agent LLC does more

Naming a new agent in Ohio means filing the Statutory Agent Update (Form 521) with a $25 state fee. Ohio Statutory Agent LLC: describes the agent update as a form you file; offers do-it-yourself filing guides. CT Corporation: not stated on its Ohio page.

Limits and fine print

Ohio Statutory Agent LLC: No per-document or forwarding fees listed; does not say it files the agent change for you. CT Corporation: Online price is a new-customer discount; state fees extra.

Which should you choose?

Ohio Statutory Agent LLC is best for: owners comfortable filing Form 521 themselves who want a $49 Ohio address and same-day uploads.

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 Ohio Statutory Agent LLC and Ohio Registered Statutory Agent vs CT Corporation.

Questions

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

Ohio Statutory Agent LLC lists $49 a year (renewal: $49, listed as a flat yearly price). 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 Statutory Agent LLC is $49 and CT Corporation is $436.

Which one files the Ohio agent change for you?

Ohio Statutory Agent LLC: Describes the agent update as a form you file; offers do-it-yourself filing guides. 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 Statutory Agent LLC: Same day: documents uploaded the day they arrive, with instant notice. CT Corporation: Not stated; its Ohio page says documents are relayed promptly.

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

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.