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Ohio Statutory Agent LLC vs Northwest: Ohio Registered Agent Comparison

Ohio Statutory Agent LLC comes out ahead for Ohio, 8.0 to 7.9 on our score. Ohio Statutory Agent LLC costs $380 less over five years for one business: $245 against $625.

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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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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The short version

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

Side by side

	Ohio Statutory Agent LLC	Northwest
Our score	8.0 / 10	7.9 / 10
Price	$49 a year	$125 a year
Renewal	$49, listed as a flat yearly price	$125
Five-year cost	$245 ✓ better	$625
Lawsuit and notice alerts	Same day: documents uploaded the day they arrive, with instant notice	Same-day scans of legal documents; follows up if essential mail goes unread ✓ better
Who files the appointment	Describes the agent update as a form you file; offers do-it-yourself filing guides	Completes the change-of-agent form at no charge through your online account ✓ better
Limits and extra charges	No per-document or forwarding fees listed; does not say it files the agent change for you	Ten free scans of regular business mail a year; Ohio LLC formation for $39 plus state fee includes a year of agent service ✓ better
Ohio office	North Canton (6545 Market Avenue N., Suite 100)	North Canton (street address not listed on its Ohio page)
Portal	Client document portal	Online account
Google rating	4.0 of 5, 16 Google reviews (North Canton listing, data of Sept. 13, 2026)	4.7 of 5, 1,878 Google reviews (Spokane, WA 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 Northwest (read October 31, 2026). How we score.

Cost: Ohio Statutory Agent LLC is cheaper

Ohio Statutory Agent LLC lists $49 a year, and its renewal is $49, listed as a flat yearly price. Northwest lists $125 a year, and its renewal is $125. Ohio Statutory Agent LLC costs $380 less over five years for one business: $245 against $625.

For an owner with three Ohio businesses, that gap is about $1,140 over five years. Ohio itself charges nothing each year for having an agent, so the provider's fee is the whole cost.

Lawsuit alerts: Northwest 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. Ohio Statutory Agent LLC: same day: documents uploaded the day they arrive, with instant notice. Northwest: same-day scans of legal documents; follows up if essential mail goes unread.

Filing help: Northwest 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. Northwest: completes the change-of-agent form at no charge through your online account.

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. Northwest: Ten free scans of regular business mail a year; Ohio LLC formation for $39 plus state fee includes a year of agent service.

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.

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

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 Northwest.

Questions

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

Ohio Statutory Agent LLC lists $49 a year (renewal: $49, listed as a flat yearly price). Northwest lists $125 a year (renewal: $125). Ohio Statutory Agent LLC costs $380 less over five years for one business: $245 against $625.

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. Northwest: Completes the change-of-agent form at no charge through your online account. 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. Northwest: Same-day scans of legal documents; follows up if essential mail goes unread.

Can I switch from Northwest 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.