{"id":6781,"date":"2025-02-28T20:12:33","date_gmt":"2025-03-01T02:12:33","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/llcradar.com\/?p=6781"},"modified":"2025-03-01T14:32:48","modified_gmt":"2025-03-01T20:32:48","slug":"best-registered-agent-california","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/llcradar.com\/best-registered-agent-california\/","title":{"rendered":"Best California Registered Agent Services Review (Mar 2025)","gt_translate_keys":[{"key":"rendered","format":"text"}]},"content":{"rendered":"<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_73 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-custom ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\" style=\"cursor:inherit\">Contents<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a href=\"#\" class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" aria-label=\"Toggle Table of Content\"><span class=\"ez-toc-js-icon-con\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #111111;color:#111111\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #111111;color:#111111\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseProfile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 .5-.1.7-.3.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7zM5.8 14.7l6.2 6.3 6.2-6.3c.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7c-.2-.2-.4-.3-.7-.3h-11c-.3 0-.5.1-.7.3-.2.2-.3.5-.3.7s.1.5.3.7z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/a><\/span><\/div>\n<nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 eztoc-toggle-hide-by-default' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-1'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/llcradar.com\/best-registered-agent-california\/#Best_Registered_Agents_in_California\" title=\"Best Registered Agents in California\">Best Registered Agents in California<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-2' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/llcradar.com\/best-registered-agent-california\/#List_of_Registered_Agents_in_CA_Our_Top_Picks\" title=\"List of Registered Agents in CA (Our Top Picks)\">List of Registered Agents in CA (Our Top Picks)<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/llcradar.com\/best-registered-agent-california\/#Compare_the_Top_California_Registered_Agents\" title=\"Compare the Top California Registered Agents\">Compare the Top California Registered Agents<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/llcradar.com\/best-registered-agent-california\/#List_of_Registered_Agents_in_California_My_Top_Picks\" title=\"List of Registered Agents in California (My Top Picks)\">List of Registered Agents in California (My Top Picks)<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/llcradar.com\/best-registered-agent-california\/#Best_Registered_Agent_Service_in_California\" title=\"Best Registered Agent Service in California\">Best Registered Agent Service in California<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/llcradar.com\/best-registered-agent-california\/#1_Northwest_Registered_Agent_Best_Premium_Registered_Agent\" title=\"1. Northwest Registered Agent (Best Premium Registered Agent)\">1. Northwest Registered Agent (Best Premium Registered Agent)<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/llcradar.com\/best-registered-agent-california\/#Pros\" title=\"Pros\">Pros<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-8\" href=\"https:\/\/llcradar.com\/best-registered-agent-california\/#Cons\" title=\"Cons\">Cons<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-9\" href=\"https:\/\/llcradar.com\/best-registered-agent-california\/#2_Bizee_Best_Value\" title=\"2. Bizee (Best Value)\">2. Bizee (Best Value)<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-10\" href=\"https:\/\/llcradar.com\/best-registered-agent-california\/#Pros-2\" title=\"Pros\">Pros<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-11\" href=\"https:\/\/llcradar.com\/best-registered-agent-california\/#Cons-2\" title=\"Cons\">Cons<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-12\" href=\"https:\/\/llcradar.com\/best-registered-agent-california\/#3_ZenBusiness_%E2%80%98Worry-Free_Compliance\" title=\"3. ZenBusiness (&#8216;Worry-Free&#8217; Compliance )\">3. ZenBusiness (&#8216;Worry-Free&#8217; Compliance )<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-13\" href=\"https:\/\/llcradar.com\/best-registered-agent-california\/#Pros-3\" title=\"Pros\">Pros<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-14\" href=\"https:\/\/llcradar.com\/best-registered-agent-california\/#Cons-3\" title=\"Cons\">Cons<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-15\" href=\"https:\/\/llcradar.com\/best-registered-agent-california\/#4_LegalZoom_Best_Legal_Services\" title=\"4. LegalZoom (Best Legal Services)\">4. LegalZoom (Best Legal Services)<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-16\" href=\"https:\/\/llcradar.com\/best-registered-agent-california\/#Pros-4\" title=\"Pros\">Pros<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-17\" href=\"https:\/\/llcradar.com\/best-registered-agent-california\/#Cons-4\" title=\"Cons\">Cons<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-18\" href=\"https:\/\/llcradar.com\/best-registered-agent-california\/#5_Harbor_Compliance_Best_Multi-State_Compliance\" title=\"5. Harbor Compliance (Best Multi-State Compliance)\">5. Harbor Compliance (Best Multi-State Compliance)<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-19\" href=\"https:\/\/llcradar.com\/best-registered-agent-california\/#Pros-5\" title=\"Pros\">Pros<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-20\" href=\"https:\/\/llcradar.com\/best-registered-agent-california\/#Cons-5\" title=\"Cons\">Cons<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-21\" href=\"https:\/\/llcradar.com\/best-registered-agent-california\/#6_InCorp\" title=\"6. InCorp\">6. InCorp<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-22\" href=\"https:\/\/llcradar.com\/best-registered-agent-california\/#Pros-6\" title=\"Pros\">Pros<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-23\" href=\"https:\/\/llcradar.com\/best-registered-agent-california\/#Cons-6\" title=\"Cons\">Cons<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-24\" href=\"https:\/\/llcradar.com\/best-registered-agent-california\/#Other_registered_agents\" title=\"Other registered agents\">Other registered agents<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-25\" href=\"https:\/\/llcradar.com\/best-registered-agent-california\/#7_Rocket_Lawyer_Review\" title=\"7. Rocket Lawyer Review\">7. Rocket Lawyer Review<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-26\" href=\"https:\/\/llcradar.com\/best-registered-agent-california\/#8_SunDoc_Filings_Review\" title=\"8. SunDoc Filings Review\">8. SunDoc Filings Review<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-27\" href=\"https:\/\/llcradar.com\/best-registered-agent-california\/#9_Swyft_Filings_Review\" title=\"9. Swyft Filings Review\">9. Swyft Filings Review<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-28\" href=\"https:\/\/llcradar.com\/best-registered-agent-california\/#10_CSC_Review\" title=\"10. CSC Review\">10. CSC Review<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-29\" href=\"https:\/\/llcradar.com\/best-registered-agent-california\/#11_Registered_Agents_Inc_Review\" title=\"11. Registered Agents Inc. Review\">11. Registered Agents Inc. Review<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-30\" href=\"https:\/\/llcradar.com\/best-registered-agent-california\/#Additional_Registered_Agents_to_Consider\" title=\"Additional Registered Agents to Consider\">Additional Registered Agents to Consider<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-31\" href=\"https:\/\/llcradar.com\/best-registered-agent-california\/#Legalinc\" title=\"Legalinc\">Legalinc<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-32\" href=\"https:\/\/llcradar.com\/best-registered-agent-california\/#URS_Agents\" title=\"URS Agents\">URS Agents<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-33\" href=\"https:\/\/llcradar.com\/best-registered-agent-california\/#Cogency_Global\" title=\"Cogency Global\">Cogency Global<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-34\" href=\"https:\/\/llcradar.com\/best-registered-agent-california\/#First_Corporate_Solutions\" title=\"First Corporate Solutions\">First Corporate Solutions<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-35\" href=\"https:\/\/llcradar.com\/best-registered-agent-california\/#LegalCorp_Solutions\" title=\"LegalCorp Solutions\">LegalCorp Solutions<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-36\" href=\"https:\/\/llcradar.com\/best-registered-agent-california\/#What_does_a_registered_agent_do\" title=\"What does a registered agent do?\">What does a registered agent do?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-37\" href=\"https:\/\/llcradar.com\/best-registered-agent-california\/#Service_of_Process\" title=\"Service of Process\">Service of Process<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-38\" href=\"https:\/\/llcradar.com\/best-registered-agent-california\/#California_Business_Compliance\" title=\"California Business Compliance\">California Business Compliance<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-39\" href=\"https:\/\/llcradar.com\/best-registered-agent-california\/#How_to_choose_a_California_registered_agent\" title=\"How to choose a California registered agent\">How to choose a California registered agent<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-4' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-40\" href=\"https:\/\/llcradar.com\/best-registered-agent-california\/#Internal_Registered_Agent\" title=\"Internal Registered Agent\">Internal Registered Agent<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-41\" href=\"https:\/\/llcradar.com\/best-registered-agent-california\/#A_Registered_Agent_Service\" title=\"A Registered Agent Service\">A Registered Agent Service<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-42\" href=\"https:\/\/llcradar.com\/best-registered-agent-california\/#California_How_do_I_appoint_a_registered_agent\" title=\"California: How do I appoint a registered agent?\">California: How do I appoint a registered agent?<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-43\" href=\"https:\/\/llcradar.com\/best-registered-agent-california\/#Our_Review_and_Selection_Process\" title=\"Our Review and Selection Process\">Our Review and Selection Process<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-44\" href=\"https:\/\/llcradar.com\/best-registered-agent-california\/#How_I_Chose_the_Best_California_Registered_Agents\" title=\"How I Chose the Best California Registered Agents\">How I Chose the Best California Registered Agents<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-4' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-45\" href=\"https:\/\/llcradar.com\/best-registered-agent-california\/#My_First_Step_Reviews\" title=\"My First Step: Reviews\">My First Step: Reviews<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-46\" href=\"https:\/\/llcradar.com\/best-registered-agent-california\/#My_2nd_Step_Website_Analysis\" title=\"My 2nd Step: Website Analysis\">My 2nd Step: Website Analysis<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-47\" href=\"https:\/\/llcradar.com\/best-registered-agent-california\/#My_3rd_Step_Talking_with_actual_customers\" title=\"My 3rd Step: Talking with actual customers\">My 3rd Step: Talking with actual customers<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-48\" href=\"https:\/\/llcradar.com\/best-registered-agent-california\/#My_4th_Step_Talking_to_the_Sales_and_Marketing_Teams\" title=\"My 4th Step: Talking to the Sales and Marketing Teams\">My 4th Step: Talking to the Sales and Marketing Teams<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-49\" href=\"https:\/\/llcradar.com\/best-registered-agent-california\/#My_Rating_and_Review_Criteria\" title=\"My Rating and Review Criteria\">My Rating and Review Criteria<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-4' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-50\" href=\"https:\/\/llcradar.com\/best-registered-agent-california\/#1_I_Checked_the_Services_and_Features\" title=\"#1: I Checked the Services and Features\">#1: I Checked the Services and Features<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-51\" href=\"https:\/\/llcradar.com\/best-registered-agent-california\/#2_I_Checked_the_Pricing\" title=\"#2: I Checked the Pricing\">#2: I Checked the Pricing<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-52\" href=\"https:\/\/llcradar.com\/best-registered-agent-california\/#3_I_Checked_the_Ease_of_Use\" title=\"#3: I Checked the Ease of Use\">#3: I Checked the Ease of Use<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-53\" href=\"https:\/\/llcradar.com\/best-registered-agent-california\/#4_I_Checked_Their_Customer_Service_and_Support\" title=\"#4: I Checked Their Customer Service and Support\">#4: I Checked Their Customer Service and Support<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-54\" href=\"https:\/\/llcradar.com\/best-registered-agent-california\/#California_Business_Tips\" title=\"California Business Tips\">California Business Tips<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-55\" href=\"https:\/\/llcradar.com\/best-registered-agent-california\/#Review_Conclusion\" title=\"Review Conclusion\">Review Conclusion<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-56\" href=\"https:\/\/llcradar.com\/best-registered-agent-california\/#California_Registered_Agent_FAQs\" title=\"California Registered Agent FAQs\">California Registered Agent FAQs<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-4' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-57\" href=\"https:\/\/llcradar.com\/best-registered-agent-california\/#How_can_I_find_a_good_registered_agent_in_California\" title=\"How can I find a good registered agent in California?\">How can I find a good registered agent in California?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-58\" href=\"https:\/\/llcradar.com\/best-registered-agent-california\/#What_is_the_cost_of_a_registered_agent_in_California\" title=\"What is the cost of a registered agent in California?\">What is the cost of a registered agent in California?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-59\" href=\"https:\/\/llcradar.com\/best-registered-agent-california\/#Is_a_registered_agent_required_in_California\" title=\"Is a registered agent required in California?\">Is a registered agent required in California?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-60\" href=\"https:\/\/llcradar.com\/best-registered-agent-california\/#Should_I_be_my_own_registered_agent_or_hire_a_service\" title=\"Should I be my own registered agent or hire a service?\">Should I be my own registered agent or hire a service?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-61\" href=\"https:\/\/llcradar.com\/best-registered-agent-california\/#Do_I_need_a_registered_agent_to_represent_my_California_business\" title=\"Do I need a registered agent to represent my California business?\">Do I need a registered agent to represent my California business?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-62\" href=\"https:\/\/llcradar.com\/best-registered-agent-california\/#What_is_the_cost_of_changing_my_California_registered_agent\" title=\"What is the cost of changing my California registered agent?\">What is the cost of changing my California registered agent?<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n\t\t<div data-elementor-type=\"wp-post\" data-elementor-id=\"6781\" class=\"elementor elementor-6781\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<section class=\"elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-5fa0e605 elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default\" data-id=\"5fa0e605\" data-element_type=\"section\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-100 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-730d28c\" data-id=\"730d28c\" data-element_type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-3ef91d73 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"3ef91d73\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<h1><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Best_Registered_Agents_in_California\"><\/span>Best Registered Agents in California<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h1><p>Running a business in California calls for <strong>a good California registered agent<\/strong> &#8211; an essential partner who handles your service of process notices, compliance-related documents, and official government correspondence.\u00a0<\/p><p>Hiring an incompetent California registered agent can lead to significant expenses, both financially and otherwise.<\/p><p><strong>An unsuitable California registered agent<\/strong> may overcharge for their offerings, mishandle your sensitive data, and potentially expose it to hackers.<\/p><p>Such negligence can result in legal complications, putting you at risk of personal litigation.<\/p><p>After evaluating more than 43 registered agent services in California, I have ranked the top 16 and provided detailed evaluations of the top 6 picks.<\/p><p>Below are my recommendations for the most reliable California registered agent services.<\/p><h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"List_of_Registered_Agents_in_CA_Our_Top_Picks\"><\/span><strong>List of Registered Agents in CA (Our Top Picks)<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2><p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-33522\" title=\"Best Registered Agent Services\" src=\"https:\/\/llcradar.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/Best-Registered-Agent-Services.jpg\" alt=\"Best Registered Agent Services\" width=\"1419\" height=\"445\" srcset=\"https:\/\/llcradar.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/\/Best-Registered-Agent-Services.jpg 1419w, https:\/\/llcradar.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/\/Best-Registered-Agent-Services-300x94.jpg 300w, https:\/\/llcradar.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/\/Best-Registered-Agent-Services-1024x321.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/llcradar.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/\/Best-Registered-Agent-Services-768x241.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1419px) 100vw, 1419px\" \/><\/p><ul><li><a title=\"Link to Northwest Registered Agent\" href=\"https:\/\/llcradar.com\/go\/nwra\/ra\/california\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener sponsored\"><strong>Northwest Registered Agent<\/strong><\/a> \u00a0<span style=\"font-size: 12pt;\">Best Privacy, Best Overall<\/span><\/li><li><a title=\"Link to Incfile\" href=\"https:\/\/llcradar.com\/go\/incfile\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener sponsored\"><strong>Bizee<\/strong><\/a><span style=\"font-size: 12pt;\">\u00a0 Best Value<\/span><\/li><li><a title=\"Link to ZenBusiness\" href=\"https:\/\/llcradar.com\/go\/zenbusiness\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener sponsored\"><strong>ZenBusiness<\/strong><\/a><strong> \u00a0<\/strong><span style=\"font-size: 12pt;\">Best for Compliance Guarantee<\/span><\/li><li><a title=\"Link to LegalZoom\" href=\"https:\/\/llcradar.com\/go\/legalzoom\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener sponsored\"><strong>LegalZoom<\/strong><\/a><strong> \u00a0<\/strong><span style=\"font-size: 12pt;\">Best for Ongoing Legal Services<\/span><\/li><li><a title=\"Link to Harbor Compliance\" href=\"https:\/\/llcradar.com\/go\/harborcompliance\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener sponsored\"><strong>Harbor Compliance<\/strong><\/a><strong> \u00a0<\/strong><span style=\"font-size: 12pt;\">Best for Multi-State Compliance<\/span><\/li><li><a title=\"Link to InCorp\" href=\"https:\/\/llcradar.com\/go\/incorp\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener sponsored\"><strong>InCorp<\/strong><\/a><strong>\u00a0 <\/strong><span style=\"font-size: 12pt;\">Best for Simple Pricing<\/span><\/li><\/ul><p>Join us as we dissect these aspects, providing you with a roadmap to finding the ideal registered agent for your business in the heart of California.<\/p><table style=\"width: 100%; border-collapse: collapse; border-style: solid; border-color: #080707; background-color: #dff2e1;\" cellpadding=\"10\"><tbody><tr><td style=\"width: 100%;\">The best registered agent for most companies in <strong>California<\/strong> is <strong><a title=\"Link to Northwest Registered Agent\" href=\"https:\/\/llcradar.com\/go\/nwra\/ra\/california\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener sponsored\">Northwest Registered Agent $125\/yr<\/a><\/strong> or 1st free with <strong><a title=\"Link to Northwest Registered Agent\" href=\"https:\/\/llcradar.com\/go\/northwest-registered-agent-39\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener sponsored\">$39 LLC formation<\/a>.<\/strong><\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t<section class=\"elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-331855c1 elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default\" data-id=\"331855c1\" data-element_type=\"section\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-100 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-38283266\" data-id=\"38283266\" data-element_type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-108644dd elementor-widget elementor-widget-image\" data-id=\"108644dd\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"image.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/llcradar.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/elementor\/thumbs\/California-registered-agent-r0qevzoyl9phqpldrk38dql3tz23sm8xmnwc0shll0.png\" title=\"California registered agent\" alt=\"Drawing of a California registered agent at a desk\" loading=\"lazy\" \/>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t<section class=\"elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-24a26f3e elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default\" data-id=\"24a26f3e\" data-element_type=\"section\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-100 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-31aeadb1\" data-id=\"31aeadb1\" data-element_type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-1d312559 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"1d312559\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Compare_the_Top_California_Registered_Agents\"><\/span>Compare the Top California Registered Agents<span 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id=\"uc_icon_pricing_table_elementor_5e738007\">\n  \n \n\t<div class=\"ue_badge\">#1 BEST <\/div>  \n\t\n\n  \n  \n        <div class=\"uc_ispt_container\">\n          \n           <div class=\"ue_pricing_above_header\">\n                                            <div class=\"uc_ispt_container_icon\">\n                                                    <span class=\"ue-ge-image\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/llcradar.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/Northwest-Icon.jpg\"><\/span>                         <\/div>\n                                 \n                                        <div class=\"uc_ispt_header_title\"> Northwest R.A. <\/div>\n                                        \n                                        <div class=\"uc_ispt_header_subtitle\">  <\/div>\n                               <\/div>\n           \n            <div class=\"uc_ispt_header\">\n                \n                <div class=\"uc_ispt_header_content\">\n                    \n               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class=\"uc_ispt_container_list_row_icon\"><i class='fas fa-check'><\/i><\/div>\n  <div class=\"uc_ispt_container_list_row_spacing\"><\/div>\n    <div class=\"uc_ispt_container_list_row_txt\">3,000,000 Clients<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"uc_ispt_container_list_row\">\n    <div class=\"uc_ispt_container_list_row_icon\"><i class='fas fa-check'><\/i><\/div>\n  <div class=\"uc_ispt_container_list_row_spacing\"><\/div>\n    <div class=\"uc_ispt_container_list_row_txt\">900+ Employees <\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"uc_ispt_container_list_row\">\n    <div class=\"uc_ispt_container_list_row_icon\"><i class='fas fa-check'><\/i><\/div>\n  <div class=\"uc_ispt_container_list_row_spacing\"><\/div>\n    <div class=\"uc_ispt_container_list_row_txt\">Registered Agent Free 1\/yr with Formation<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"uc_ispt_container_list_row\">\n    <div class=\"uc_ispt_container_list_row_icon\"><i class='fas fa-check'><\/i><\/div>\n  <div class=\"uc_ispt_container_list_row_spacing\"><\/div>\n    <div class=\"uc_ispt_container_list_row_txt\">Best Privacy Policy<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"uc_ispt_container_list_row\">\n    <div class=\"uc_ispt_container_list_row_icon\"><i class='fas fa-check'><\/i><\/div>\n  <div class=\"uc_ispt_container_list_row_spacing\"><\/div>\n    <div class=\"uc_ispt_container_list_row_txt\">Best Customer Service<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"uc_ispt_container_list_row\">\n    <div class=\"uc_ispt_container_list_row_icon\"><i class='fas fa-check'><\/i><\/div>\n  <div class=\"uc_ispt_container_list_row_spacing\"><\/div>\n    <div class=\"uc_ispt_container_list_row_txt\">Family-Owned Business<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"uc_ispt_container_list_row\">\n    <div class=\"uc_ispt_container_list_row_icon\"><i class='fas fa-check'><\/i><\/div>\n  <div class=\"uc_ispt_container_list_row_spacing\"><\/div>\n    <div class=\"uc_ispt_container_list_row_txt\">Multi-State<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n                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src=\"https:\/\/llcradar.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/Bizee-brand-icron.jpg\"><\/span>                         <\/div>\n                                 \n                                        <div class=\"uc_ispt_header_title\"> Bizee <\/div>\n                                        \n                                        <div class=\"uc_ispt_header_subtitle\">  <\/div>\n                               <\/div>\n           \n            <div class=\"uc_ispt_header\">\n                \n                <div class=\"uc_ispt_header_content\">\n                    \n                    \t\n                    \n                    \t\n                  \n                                      \n                  \n                                        <div class=\"ue_old_price\"><\/div>                    <div class=\"uc_ispt_container_price\"><div class=\"uc_ispt_sub ue_pricing_table_currency\"><\/div> $119 <div class=\"uc_ispt_sub ue_pricing_table_duration\"><\/div><\/div>\n                                    <\/div>\n                \n            <\/div>         \n           \n           <div class=\"uc_ispt_container_main\">\n           \t\t\n             \t\t\n                    <div class=\"ue_pricing_table_content\">\n                                        \n                    \t\n                      \n                                        \n                                        <\/div>\n             \n                <div class=\"uc_ispt_container_list\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"uc_ispt_container_list_row\">\n    <div class=\"uc_ispt_container_list_row_icon\"><i class='fas fa-check'><\/i><\/div>\n  <div class=\"uc_ispt_container_list_row_spacing\"><\/div>\n    <div class=\"uc_ispt_container_list_row_txt\">1 Million+ Businesses Formed<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"uc_ispt_container_list_row\">\n    <div class=\"uc_ispt_container_list_row_icon\"><i class='fas fa-check'><\/i><\/div>\n  <div class=\"uc_ispt_container_list_row_spacing\"><\/div>\n    <div class=\"uc_ispt_container_list_row_txt\">Registered Agent Free 1\/yr with Formation<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"uc_ispt_container_list_row\">\n    <div class=\"uc_ispt_container_list_row_icon\"><i class='fas fa-check'><\/i><\/div>\n  <div class=\"uc_ispt_container_list_row_spacing\"><\/div>\n    <div class=\"uc_ispt_container_list_row_txt\">Virtual Office<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"uc_ispt_container_list_row\">\n    <div class=\"uc_ispt_container_list_row_icon\"><i class='fas fa-check'><\/i><\/div>\n  <div class=\"uc_ispt_container_list_row_spacing\"><\/div>\n    <div class=\"uc_ispt_container_list_row_txt\">No Hidden Fees<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"uc_ispt_container_list_row\">\n    <div class=\"uc_ispt_container_list_row_icon\"><i class='fas fa-check'><\/i><\/div>\n  <div class=\"uc_ispt_container_list_row_spacing\"><\/div>\n    <div class=\"uc_ispt_container_list_row_txt\">Since 2004<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"uc_ispt_container_list_row\">\n    <div class=\"uc_ispt_container_list_row_icon\"><i class='fas fa-check'><\/i><\/div>\n  <div class=\"uc_ispt_container_list_row_spacing\"><\/div>\n    <div class=\"uc_ispt_container_list_row_txt\">Less Expensive Than Others<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"uc_ispt_container_list_row\">\n    <div class=\"uc_ispt_container_list_row_icon\"><i class='fas fa-check'><\/i><\/div>\n  <div class=\"uc_ispt_container_list_row_spacing\"><\/div>\n    <div class=\"uc_ispt_container_list_row_txt\">Multi-State<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n                <\/div>\n                \n                \n           <\/div>\n          \n            <div class=\"ue_pricing_table_footer\">\n                <a href=\"https:\/\/llcradar.com\/go\/incfile\" class=\"uc_ispt_btn uc_more_btn\"  target='_blank'>Learn More<\/a>                <div class=\"ue_pricing_table_footer_text\"><\/div>            <\/div>\n            \n        <\/div>\n    <\/div>\n<!-- end Pricing Table 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width:1em;\n}\n\n\n#uc_icon_pricing_table_elementor_4edf9a6c .ue_pricing_table_content\n{\n  display:flex;\n  flex-direction:column;\n}\n\n<\/style>\n\n<div class=\"uc_icon_solid_pricing_table\" id=\"uc_icon_pricing_table_elementor_4edf9a6c\">\n  \n\t\n\n  \n  \n        <div class=\"uc_ispt_container\">\n          \n           <div class=\"ue_pricing_above_header\">\n                                            <div class=\"uc_ispt_container_icon\">\n                                                    <span class=\"ue-ge-image\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/llcradar.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/zenbusiness.jpg\"><\/span>                         <\/div>\n                                 \n                                        <div class=\"uc_ispt_header_title\"> ZenBusiness <\/div>\n                                        \n                                        <div class=\"uc_ispt_header_subtitle\">  <\/div>\n                               <\/div>\n           \n            <div class=\"uc_ispt_header\">\n                \n                <div class=\"uc_ispt_header_content\">\n                    \n                    \t\n                    \n                    \t\n                  \n                                      \n                  \n                                        <div class=\"ue_old_price\"><\/div>                    <div class=\"uc_ispt_container_price\"><div class=\"uc_ispt_sub ue_pricing_table_currency\"><\/div> $199 <div class=\"uc_ispt_sub ue_pricing_table_duration\"><\/div><\/div>\n                                    <\/div>\n                \n            <\/div>         \n           \n           <div class=\"uc_ispt_container_main\">\n           \t\t\n             \t\t\n                    <div class=\"ue_pricing_table_content\">\n                                        \n                    \t\n                      \n                                        \n                                        <\/div>\n             \n                <div class=\"uc_ispt_container_list\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"uc_ispt_container_list_row\">\n    <div class=\"uc_ispt_container_list_row_icon\"><i class='fas fa-check'><\/i><\/div>\n  <div class=\"uc_ispt_container_list_row_spacing\"><\/div>\n    <div class=\"uc_ispt_container_list_row_txt\">300,000+ Businesses Formed<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"uc_ispt_container_list_row\">\n    <div class=\"uc_ispt_container_list_row_icon\"><i class='fas fa-check'><\/i><\/div>\n  <div class=\"uc_ispt_container_list_row_spacing\"><\/div>\n    <div class=\"uc_ispt_container_list_row_txt\">Worry-Free Compliance<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"uc_ispt_container_list_row\">\n    <div class=\"uc_ispt_container_list_row_icon\"><i class='fas fa-check'><\/i><\/div>\n  <div class=\"uc_ispt_container_list_row_spacing\"><\/div>\n    <div class=\"uc_ispt_container_list_row_txt\">Registered Agent $199<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"uc_ispt_container_list_row\">\n    <div class=\"uc_ispt_container_list_row_icon\"><i class='fas fa-check'><\/i><\/div>\n  <div class=\"uc_ispt_container_list_row_spacing\"><\/div>\n    <div class=\"uc_ispt_container_list_row_txt\">Business Website, Email<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"uc_ispt_container_list_row\">\n    <div class=\"uc_ispt_container_list_row_icon\"><i class='fas fa-check'><\/i><\/div>\n  <div class=\"uc_ispt_container_list_row_spacing\"><\/div>\n    <div class=\"uc_ispt_container_list_row_txt\">Offers Many Features<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"uc_ispt_container_list_row\">\n    <div class=\"uc_ispt_container_list_row_icon\"><i class='fas fa-check'><\/i><\/div>\n  <div class=\"uc_ispt_container_list_row_spacing\"><\/div>\n    <div class=\"uc_ispt_container_list_row_txt\">Multi-State<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n                <\/div>\n                \n                \n           <\/div>\n          \n            <div class=\"ue_pricing_table_footer\">\n                <a href=\"https:\/\/llcradar.com\/go\/zenbusiness\" class=\"uc_ispt_btn uc_more_btn\"  target='_blank'>Learn More<\/a>                <div class=\"ue_pricing_table_footer_text\"><\/div>            <\/div>\n            \n        <\/div>\n    <\/div>\n<!-- end Pricing Table -->\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t<section class=\"elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-2f4e245e elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default\" data-id=\"2f4e245e\" data-element_type=\"section\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-100 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-76718b23\" data-id=\"76718b23\" data-element_type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-38f4a0cf elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"38f4a0cf\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>When creating a new <a href=\"https:\/\/llcradar.com\/best-llc-services-in-california\/\">California LLC<\/a> or updating your registered agent for an existing business, selecting <strong>a good registered agent<\/strong> in California is an important decision.<\/p><h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"List_of_Registered_Agents_in_California_My_Top_Picks\"><\/span><span style=\"font-size: 18pt;\">List of Registered Agents in California (My Top Picks)<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2><p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-33362\" title=\"My Personal Experience With Registered Agents\" src=\"https:\/\/llcradar.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/My-Personal-Experience-With-Registered-Agents.png\" alt=\"My Personal Experience With Registered Agents\" width=\"700\" height=\"233\" srcset=\"https:\/\/llcradar.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/\/My-Personal-Experience-With-Registered-Agents.png 700w, https:\/\/llcradar.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/\/My-Personal-Experience-With-Registered-Agents-300x100.png 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 700px) 100vw, 700px\" \/>Back in 2007, when I owned a business in state that I didn&#8217;t visit often, I decided to use LegalZoom as my first registered agent service. It was a solid three-year partnership, with no major gripes to speak of.<\/p><p>Yet, I couldn&#8217;t help but notice they were a bit steep in pricing compared to other providers on the scene.<\/p><p>Fast forward to 2010, and I found myself entrusting my business needs to <strong>Northwest Registered Agent<\/strong>.<\/p><p>The very first time I called them up, I was greeted not by an automated machine, but by <strong>a real human<\/strong>. The voice on the other end belonged to a friendly Northwest representative, and that initial positive interaction laid the foundation for the satisfaction I&#8217;ve felt with their service ever since.<\/p><p>I have researched and tested 16 California registered agent services and picked the top 6 services to review and feature.<\/p><p>Many business owners use registered agent services to help make the <a href=\"https:\/\/llcradar.com\/how-to-form-an-llc-in-california\/\">California LLC formation<\/a> process more simple and less demanding.<\/p><p>Learn about the top 16 registered agent services in California that we hand-picked based on independent research.<\/p><table style=\"width: 100%; border-collapse: collapse; background-color: #e6f3fa; border-style: solid; border-color: #080707;\" cellpadding=\"10\"><tbody><tr><td style=\"width: 100%;\">If your LLC has not yet been formed, you can receive one year<strong>\u00a0of registered agent services for no cost<\/strong> if your LLC is formed with <a href=\"https:\/\/llcradar.com\/go\/northwest-registered-agent\"><strong>Northwest Registered Agent<\/strong><\/a> ($39 + state fees).<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Best_Registered_Agent_Service_in_California\"><\/span><span style=\"font-size: 18pt;\">Best Registered Agent Service in California<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2><p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-33884\" title=\"Best registered agent in California\" src=\"https:\/\/llcradar.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/Best-registered-agent-in-California.jpg\" alt=\"Best registered agent in California\" width=\"1000\" height=\"460\" srcset=\"https:\/\/llcradar.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/\/Best-registered-agent-in-California.jpg 1000w, https:\/\/llcradar.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/\/Best-registered-agent-in-California-300x138.jpg 300w, https:\/\/llcradar.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/\/Best-registered-agent-in-California-768x353.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px\" \/>If you want someone who is knowledgeable about the legal process and can help you comply when choosing a registered agent.<\/p><p><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/llcradar.com\/go\/nwra\/ra\/california\">Northwest Registered Agent<\/a> is our top pick in California<\/strong>. Their success is achieved through <strong>best-in-class privacy<\/strong>, pricing and customer support.<\/p><p>Northwest R.A. has been helping small businesses start and grow for over 20 years.<\/p><table style=\"width: 100%; border-collapse: collapse; background-color: #e4f5e9; border-style: solid; border-color: #000000;\" cellpadding=\"10\"><tbody><tr><td style=\"width: 100%;\"><h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"1_Northwest_Registered_Agent_Best_Premium_Registered_Agent\"><\/span>1. Northwest Registered Agent <span style=\"font-size: 14pt;\">(Best Premium Registered Agent)<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2><p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-25225\" title=\"Northwest Registered Agent\" src=\"https:\/\/llcradar.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/Northwest-Registered-Agent.jpg\" alt=\"Northwest Registered Agent's office building in Spokane, WA.\" width=\"601\" height=\"314\" srcset=\"https:\/\/llcradar.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/\/Northwest-Registered-Agent.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/llcradar.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/\/Northwest-Registered-Agent-300x157.jpg 300w, https:\/\/llcradar.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/\/Northwest-Registered-Agent-768x401.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 601px) 100vw, 601px\" \/><\/p><p><span style=\"font-size: 18pt;\"><strong>Price: $125<\/strong><\/span><\/p><p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-3500\" src=\"https:\/\/llcradar.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/Northwest-Registered-Agent-logo.png\" alt=\"Northwest Registered agent\" width=\"233\" height=\"55\" srcset=\"https:\/\/llcradar.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/Northwest-Registered-Agent-logo.png 461w, https:\/\/llcradar.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/Northwest-Registered-Agent-logo-300x71.png 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 233px) 100vw, 233px\" \/><\/p><p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-10416\" src=\"https:\/\/llcradar.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/giphy-editors-top-pick.gif\" alt=\"giphy-editors-top-pick\" width=\"124\" height=\"124\" \/><\/p><p>First is <a href=\"https:\/\/llcradar.com\/go\/nwra\/ra\/california\">Northwest Register Agen<\/a>t. This California registered agent company offers a more premium registered agent service.<\/p><p><a href=\"https:\/\/llcradar.com\/go\/nwra\/ra\/california\">Northwest<\/a> provides free mail forwarding with its registered agent service, and the importance of client privacy is expressed in their motto, &#8216;Privacy by Default&#8217;, a core part of the company&#8217;s service.<\/p><p><strong>Visit <a href=\"https:\/\/llcradar.com\/go\/nwra\/ra\/california\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">Northwest Registered Agent<\/a><\/strong><\/p><p><span style=\"font-size: 18pt;\"><strong>Northwest Pros and Cons<\/strong><\/span><\/p><h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Pros\"><\/span><strong>Pros<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3><ul><li>Industry-best customer support<\/li><li>Family-owned business<\/li><li>900+ employees, 3 million clients<\/li><li>Reasonable pricing<\/li><li>Northwest has 50 offices in 50 states<\/li><li>US-based customer service<\/li><li>Volume discounts available<\/li><li>Registered Agent 1st year free with the business formation<\/li><li><strong>Google reviews<\/strong> are a very positive 4.7\/5<\/li><\/ul><h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Cons\"><\/span><strong>Cons<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3><ul><li>I can&#8217;t find any worth mentioning<\/li><\/ul><p><a href=\"https:\/\/llcradar.com\/go\/nwra\/ra\/california\">Northwest Registered Agent is our recommended service for California<\/a>. They offer everything you need to start your LLC, including an EIN, LLC operating agreement, and top-notch registered agent services. This company has been helping small businesses grow and start for over 20 years.<\/p><p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-10409\" title=\"Northwest Registered Agent Rep\" src=\"https:\/\/llcradar.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/Northwest-Registered-Agent-Rep.jpg\" alt=\"Cartoon drawing of 2 types of registered agents, a robot voice recording vs a real human representative. Northwest Registered Agent Rep\" width=\"506\" height=\"265\" srcset=\"https:\/\/llcradar.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/\/Northwest-Registered-Agent-Rep.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/llcradar.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/\/Northwest-Registered-Agent-Rep-300x157.jpg 300w, https:\/\/llcradar.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/\/Northwest-Registered-Agent-Rep-1024x536.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/llcradar.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/\/Northwest-Registered-Agent-Rep-768x402.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 506px) 100vw, 506px\" \/><\/p><p>Northwest offers a <strong>100% error-free guarantee<\/strong>. This guarantees outstanding customer service, extraordinary services, and prices that match. Northwest Registered Agent is a great option for your business if data privacy and customer support are important to you.<\/p><p>The outstanding customer service is the calling card of Northwest Registered Agent. <strong>Northwest does not outsource its support to a call center<\/strong> with untrained representatives.<\/p><p>Northwest offers a one-year California registered agent service with a $39 business formation.<\/p><p>Northwest offers volume discounts on registered agent services. They&#8217;ll reduce your rate by $125 to $100 per year if you need service in more than five states. They also have strong customer reviews and free annual report reminders.<\/p><\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><table style=\"width: 100%; border-collapse: collapse; background-color: #e4f5e9; border-style: solid; border-color: #080707;\" cellpadding=\"10\"><tbody><tr><td style=\"width: 100%;\"><h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"2_Bizee_Best_Value\"><\/span>2. Bizee <span style=\"font-size: 14pt;\">(Best Value)<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2><p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-39273\" title=\"Bizee Houston\" src=\"https:\/\/llcradar.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/Bizee-Houston.jpg\" alt=\"Bizee Houston\" width=\"960\" height=\"540\" srcset=\"https:\/\/llcradar.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/Bizee-Houston.jpg 960w, https:\/\/llcradar.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/Bizee-Houston-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/llcradar.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/Bizee-Houston-768x432.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 960px) 100vw, 960px\" \/><\/p><p><strong><span style=\"font-size: 14pt;\">Price: $119<\/span><\/strong><\/p><p>Bizee&#8217;s biggest claim to fame is its free business formation service. This includes a year of California registered agent service. Bizee is only one part of their offerings. Let&#8217;s see what else they offer.<\/p><p><strong>Visit <a href=\"https:\/\/llcradar.com\/go\/incfile\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">Bizee<\/a><\/strong><\/p><p><span style=\"font-size: 18pt;\"><strong>Bizee Pros and Cons<\/strong><\/span><\/p><h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Pros-2\"><\/span><strong>Pros<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3><ul><li>Register agent for free business formation<\/li><li>I like their prices and 20-year history of experience<\/li><li>Excellent customer feedback<\/li><\/ul><h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Cons-2\"><\/span><strong>Cons<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3><ul><li>I don&#8217;t like that they are known for many upsells. It starts cheap but can add up.<\/li><\/ul><p>Bizee has thousands of reviews online. This makes them a top choice for registered agent service in California. We are unaware of any other company that receives this many reviews and the same high-quality feedback as Bizee.<\/p><p>Bizee can be a bit pushy with upsells. Bizee offers many add-on options, which will be a reminder to you several times as you go through their order process.<\/p><p>Bizee has been in business for almost 20 years, and they have assisted with forming over 1,000,000 businesses.<\/p><\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><table style=\"width: 100%; border-collapse: collapse; background-color: #e4f5e9; border-style: solid; border-color: #0d0c0c;\" cellpadding=\"10\"><tbody><tr><td style=\"width: 100%;\"><h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"3_ZenBusiness_%E2%80%98Worry-Free_Compliance\"><\/span>3. ZenBusiness <span style=\"font-size: 14pt;\">(&#8216;Worry-Free&#8217; Compliance )<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2><p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-25207\" title=\"ZenBusiness Registered Agent\" src=\"https:\/\/llcradar.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/ZenBusiness-Registered-Agent.jpg\" alt=\"ZenBusiness Registered Agent. ZenBusiness personnel with image of Austin, Texas in the background.\" width=\"610\" height=\"345\" srcset=\"https:\/\/llcradar.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/\/ZenBusiness-Registered-Agent.jpg 900w, https:\/\/llcradar.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/\/ZenBusiness-Registered-Agent-300x170.jpg 300w, https:\/\/llcradar.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/\/ZenBusiness-Registered-Agent-768x434.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 610px) 100vw, 610px\" \/><\/p><p><strong><span style=\"font-size: 14pt;\">Price: $199<\/span><\/strong><\/p><p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-6713\" src=\"https:\/\/llcradar.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/zenbusiness-logo.png\" alt=\"zenbusiness logo\" width=\"235\" height=\"44\" srcset=\"https:\/\/llcradar.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/zenbusiness-logo.png 400w, https:\/\/llcradar.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/zenbusiness-logo-300x56.png 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 235px) 100vw, 235px\" \/><\/p><p>We love ZenBusiness in many ways. ZenBusiness offers a great deal if you aren&#8217;t yet forming your California LLC\/corporation.<\/p><p>They will create your business entity and provide a full year of California registered agent services for $199 This combination of features is at an unbeatable price!<\/p><p><strong>Visit <a href=\"https:\/\/llcradar.com\/go\/zenbusiness\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">ZenBusiness<\/a><\/strong><\/p><p>ZenBusiness charges $199 annually for ongoing registered agent services in California. Let&#8217;s look at the pros and cons of ZenBusiness, and then talk about how they can impact your decision.<\/p><p><span style=\"font-size: 18pt;\"><strong>ZenBusiness Pros and Cons<\/strong><\/span><\/p><h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Pros-3\"><\/span><strong>Pros<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3><ul><li>I like the price point of $199<\/li><li>I like the &#8220;worry-free guarantee&#8221; compliance feature<\/li><li>Great customer feedback<\/li><li>Strong customer service<\/li><\/ul><h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Cons-3\"><\/span><strong>Cons<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3><ul><li>ZenBusiness might outsource the registered agent service<\/li><li>Registered agent service is a $199 add-on with LLC formations<\/li><li>Some competitors have more experience than others.<\/li><\/ul><p>Although the $199 price tag for California registered agent service is not the lowest, it is still very affordable. ZenBusiness offers a $199 package which includes an annual report service. This is a great deal.<\/p><p>Nearly all of these were positive. This gives them one of the highest customer satisfaction ratings in the industry. ZenBusiness also has a knowledgeable and helpful customer service department that can answer any of our difficult questions.<\/p><p>While ZenBusiness is a newer service. They have less experience than many competitors, including LegalZoom and Northwest. ZenBusiness is one of California&#8217;s best registered agent services.<\/p><\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><table style=\"width: 100%; border-collapse: collapse; background-color: #e4f5e9; border-style: solid; border-color: #0d0c0c;\" cellpadding=\"10\"><tbody><tr><td style=\"width: 100%;\"><h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"4_LegalZoom_Best_Legal_Services\"><\/span>4. LegalZoom <span style=\"font-size: 14pt;\">(Best Legal Services)<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2><p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-25320\" title=\"LegalZoom registered agent\" src=\"https:\/\/llcradar.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/LegalZoom-registered-agent-scaled.jpg\" alt=\"LegalZoom registered agent, LegalZoom's website, registered agent page\" width=\"621\" height=\"285\" srcset=\"https:\/\/llcradar.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/\/LegalZoom-registered-agent-scaled.jpg 2560w, https:\/\/llcradar.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/\/LegalZoom-registered-agent-300x137.jpg 300w, https:\/\/llcradar.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/\/LegalZoom-registered-agent-1024x469.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/llcradar.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/\/LegalZoom-registered-agent-768x352.jpg 768w, https:\/\/llcradar.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/\/LegalZoom-registered-agent-1536x703.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/llcradar.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/\/LegalZoom-registered-agent-2048x938.jpg 2048w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 621px) 100vw, 621px\" \/><\/p><p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-5468\" src=\"https:\/\/llcradar.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/Legalzoom-logo.jpg\" alt=\"Legalzoom logo\" width=\"221\" height=\"32\" srcset=\"https:\/\/llcradar.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/Legalzoom-logo.jpg 400w, https:\/\/llcradar.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/Legalzoom-logo-300x44.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 221px) 100vw, 221px\" \/><\/p><p>LegalZoom has many similarities to Rocket Lawyer. However, it is a large company that serves millions of customers and charges a high price for California registered agent services. LegalZoom&#8217;s rates are almost double those of Rocket Lawyer and three times that of ZenBusiness.<\/p><p><strong>Visit <\/strong><a href=\"https:\/\/llcradar.com\/go\/legalzoom\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\"><strong>LegalZoom<\/strong><\/a><\/p><p><span style=\"font-size: 18pt;\"><strong>LegalZoom Pros and Cons<\/strong><\/span><\/p><h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Pros-4\"><\/span><strong>Pros<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3><ul><li>Millions of customers served<\/li><li>The longest hours of support in the industry<\/li><li>100% satisfaction guaranteed<\/li><\/ul><h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Cons-4\"><\/span><strong>Cons<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3><ul><li>Customer reviews are often negative but improving recently<\/li><li>I don&#8217;t like LegalZoom&#8217;s very high prices<\/li><\/ul><p>I liked LegalZoom&#8217;s 100% customer satisfaction guarantee. It is much more robust than many other companies refund policies. They also have the longest customer service hours in the industry, with nine hours of availability on weekends and 14 hours on weekdays.<\/p><p>LegalZoom&#8217;s extremely high cost of registered agent service is a problem. LegalZoom does not offer registered agent services as part of its business formation packages. This means that the value propositions for other options in this guide are significantly better than LegalZoom.<\/p><\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><table style=\"height: 10px; width: 100%; border-collapse: collapse; background-color: #e4f5e9; border-style: solid; border-color: #0a0a0a;\"><tbody><tr><td style=\"width: 100%;\"><h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"5_Harbor_Compliance_Best_Multi-State_Compliance\"><\/span>5. Harbor Compliance <span style=\"font-size: 14pt;\">(Best Multi-State Compliance)<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2><p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-25316\" title=\"Harbor Compliance\" src=\"https:\/\/llcradar.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/Harbor-Compliance.jpg\" alt=\"Harbor Compliance\" width=\"618\" height=\"285\" srcset=\"https:\/\/llcradar.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/\/Harbor-Compliance.jpg 900w, https:\/\/llcradar.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/\/Harbor-Compliance-300x138.jpg 300w, https:\/\/llcradar.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/\/Harbor-Compliance-768x354.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 618px) 100vw, 618px\" \/><\/p><p><strong><span style=\"font-size: 14pt;\">Price $99<\/span><\/strong><\/p><p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-473\" src=\"https:\/\/llcradar.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/10\/harbor-Compliance.jpg\" alt=\"harbor Compliance, best registered agent service\" width=\"175\" height=\"56\" srcset=\"https:\/\/llcradar.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/10\/harbor-Compliance.jpg 397w, https:\/\/llcradar.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/10\/harbor-Compliance-300x96.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 175px) 100vw, 175px\" \/><\/p><p><a href=\"https:\/\/llcradar.com\/go\/harborcompliance\"><strong>Harbor Compliance<\/strong><\/a> is, in fact, a more premium service when it involves business formations. They only offer this service to large enterprises.<\/p><p>They offer outstanding value in registered agent service and have one of the lowest national prices we&#8217;ve ever seen. Are they worth the effort?<\/p><p>Harbor Compliance charges $89-$99 per year for registered agent service, depending on the state. This is a great price point. They offer volume discounts for service to multiple states or prepay for multiple years.<\/p><p>Harbor Compliance was founded in 2012 and is one of the newest companies in this sector. Harbor Compliance is a new company that has been around since 2012. They have served over 10,000 clients and are a rising star in the industry.<\/p><p><strong><span style=\"font-size: 18pt;\">Harbor Compliance Pros and Cons<\/span><\/strong><\/p><h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Pros-5\"><\/span>Pros<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3><p>Harbor Compliance offers a great price and reminds you of annual reports well before the due date. This is a nice bonus for registered agents. Harbor Compliance has received high reviews from clients and even offers volume discounts.<\/p><h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Cons-5\"><\/span>Cons<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3><p>We only found 100 reviews online, so while their reviews are very high quality, they are not as numerous.<\/p><\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><table style=\"width: 100%; border-collapse: collapse; background-color: #e4f5e9; border-style: solid; border-color: #0a0a0a;\" cellpadding=\"10\"><tbody><tr><td style=\"width: 100%;\"><h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"6_InCorp\"><\/span>6. InCorp<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3><p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-25344\" title=\"InCorp Home Page\" src=\"https:\/\/llcradar.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/InCorp-Home-Page.jpg\" alt=\"InCorp Home Page\" width=\"611\" height=\"318\" srcset=\"https:\/\/llcradar.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/\/InCorp-Home-Page.jpg 800w, https:\/\/llcradar.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/\/InCorp-Home-Page-300x156.jpg 300w, https:\/\/llcradar.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/\/InCorp-Home-Page-768x399.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 611px) 100vw, 611px\" \/><\/p><p><span style=\"font-size: 14pt;\"><strong>Price: $129<\/strong><\/span><\/p><p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-10451\" src=\"https:\/\/llcradar.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/InCorp-logo-e1665694881423.png\" alt=\"InCorp logo\" width=\"163\" height=\"51\" srcset=\"https:\/\/llcradar.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/\/InCorp-logo-e1665694881423.png 400w, https:\/\/llcradar.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/\/InCorp-logo-e1665694881423-300x94.png 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 163px) 100vw, 163px\" \/><\/p><p><a href=\"https:\/\/llcradar.com\/go\/incorp\"><strong>InCorp<\/strong><\/a> may be the best option for you if you are looking for the lowest prices for nationwide registered agent services. The base rate is quite high, but you can get your annual cost down to $87 with volume discounts.<\/p><p>InCorp will only charge $129.95 for a year of registered agent services. InCorp will offer deep discounts if you are willing to prepay additional years of registered agent service.<\/p><p>InCorp is America&#8217;s fourth most popular registered agent service provider, with over 125,000 customers.<\/p><p>InCorp was established in 1998 and began offering registered agent services in 2001. They have served thousands of customers across the country since then.<\/p><p><strong><span style=\"font-size: 18pt;\">InCorp Pros and Cons<\/span><\/strong><\/p><h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Pros-6\"><\/span>Pros<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3><p>Their prepaid discount system allows you to access some of our lowest prices for registered agent services.<\/p><p>They have a high volume of clients, making them one of the country&#8217;s most sought-after registered agent providers.<\/p><p>Customers also receive a compliance calendar and their EntityWatch program, which monitors your business for identity theft signs.<\/p><h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Cons-6\"><\/span>Cons<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3><p>InCorp only has a handful of reviews online. Their average rating is not very high. Their LLC formation service costs $99.<\/p><\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Other_registered_agents\"><\/span>Other registered agents<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2><p>There are many registered agent services available in California. The top 6 that I just mentioned above are the most popular options. However, I want to highlight a few other services available in California.<\/p><h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"7_Rocket_Lawyer_Review\"><\/span>7. Rocket Lawyer Review<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2><p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-24204\" title=\"Rocket Lawyer logo\" src=\"https:\/\/llcradar.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/Rocket-Lawyer-logo.png\" alt=\"Rocket Lawyer logo\" width=\"197\" height=\"66\" srcset=\"https:\/\/llcradar.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/\/Rocket-Lawyer-logo.png 388w, https:\/\/llcradar.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/\/Rocket-Lawyer-logo-300x101.png 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 197px) 100vw, 197px\" \/><\/p><p><a href=\"https:\/\/llcradar.com\/go\/rocketlawyer\">Rocket Lawyer<\/a> is a cheaper option than LegalZoom. Registered agent service is a small part of their product offerings. They also offer online legal services, including talking to an attorney, documents, and ongoing legal services.<\/p><p>You can get a physical address in California for $149 to ensure state mail forwarding. Rocket Lawyer also accepts service of process on your behalf, but they offer fewer services and lower customer support than Northwest Registered Agent.<\/p><hr \/><h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"8_SunDoc_Filings_Review\"><\/span>8. SunDoc Filings Review<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2><p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\" wp-image-24199\" title=\"SunDoc logo\" src=\"https:\/\/llcradar.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/SunDoc-logo.jpg\" alt=\"SunDoc Filings logo\" width=\"188\" height=\"83\" srcset=\"https:\/\/llcradar.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/\/SunDoc-logo.jpg 500w, https:\/\/llcradar.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/\/SunDoc-logo-300x133.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 188px) 100vw, 188px\" \/><\/p><p><a href=\"https:\/\/llcradar.com\/go\/sdf\">SunDoc Filings<\/a> offers basic California registered agent services at $159. This includes service of process and forwarding legal documents from the California Secretary of State.<\/p><p>There is also no dedicated customer support system such as &#8216;Corporate Guides&#8217; offered by Northwest Registered Agent.<\/p><hr \/><h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"9_Swyft_Filings_Review\"><\/span>9. Swyft Filings Review<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2><p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-24200\" title=\"Swyft Filings logo\" src=\"https:\/\/llcradar.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/Swyft-Filings-logo.png\" alt=\"Swyft Filings logo\" width=\"234\" height=\"40\" srcset=\"https:\/\/llcradar.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/\/Swyft-Filings-logo.png 544w, https:\/\/llcradar.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/\/Swyft-Filings-logo-300x51.png 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 234px) 100vw, 234px\" \/><\/p><p><a href=\"https:\/\/llcradar.com\/go\/swyft-filings\">Swyft Filings<\/a> provides registered agent services for your California LLC or business for $149. Not nearly as good as Northwest&#8217;s best-rated customer service.<\/p><hr \/><h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"10_CSC_Review\"><\/span>10. CSC Review<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2><p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-24201\" title=\"CSC logo\" src=\"https:\/\/llcradar.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/CSC-logo.png\" alt=\"CSC logo\" width=\"220\" height=\"62\" srcset=\"https:\/\/llcradar.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/\/CSC-logo.png 423w, https:\/\/llcradar.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/\/CSC-logo-300x84.png 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 220px) 100vw, 220px\" \/><\/p><p><a href=\"https:\/\/llcradar.com\/go\/cscglobal\">CSC<\/a>, aka Corporation Service Company, is a premium California registered agent service that costs $299 per year. They don&#8217;t have any premium features, except that you must pay the state fees to change your California registered agent.<\/p><p>You could easily switch to Northwest Register Agent and save money. CSC has a long history; they are just another option to consider when shopping for a California registered agent.<\/p><hr \/><h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"11_Registered_Agents_Inc_Review\"><\/span>11. Registered Agents Inc. Review<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2><p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-24202\" title=\"Registered Agents Inc.logo\" src=\"https:\/\/llcradar.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/Registered-Agents-Inc.logo_.jpg\" alt=\"Registered Agents Inc.logo\" width=\"225\" height=\"37\" \/><\/p><p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.registeredagentsinc.com\/\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">Registered Agents Inc<\/a>. costs $200 and includes the same features as Northwest Registered Agent at $125: online account access and compliance alerts that keep you in good standing with the California Secretary of State.<\/p><hr \/><h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Additional_Registered_Agents_to_Consider\"><\/span>Additional Registered Agents to Consider<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3><h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Legalinc\"><\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/llcradar.com\/go\/legalinc\">Legalinc<\/a><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3><p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-24206\" title=\"LegalInc logo\" src=\"https:\/\/llcradar.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/LegalInc-logo.png\" alt=\"LegalInc logo\" width=\"165\" height=\"59\" \/><\/p><hr \/><h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"URS_Agents\"><\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/llcradar.com\/go\/ursagents\">URS Agents<\/a><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3><p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-24207\" title=\"URS Agents logo\" src=\"https:\/\/llcradar.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/URS-Agents-logo.png\" alt=\"URS Agents logo\" width=\"176\" height=\"96\" \/><\/p><hr \/><h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Cogency_Global\"><\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/llcradar.com\/go\/cogency\">Cogency Global<\/a><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3><p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-24208\" title=\"Cogency Global logo\" src=\"https:\/\/llcradar.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/Cogency-Global-logo.png\" alt=\"Cogency Global logo\" width=\"215\" height=\"78\" srcset=\"https:\/\/llcradar.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/\/Cogency-Global-logo.png 373w, https:\/\/llcradar.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/\/Cogency-Global-logo-300x109.png 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 215px) 100vw, 215px\" \/><\/p><hr \/><h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"First_Corporate_Solutions\"><\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/llcradar.com\/go\/firstcorporatesolutions\">First Corporate Solutions<\/a><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3><p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-24209\" title=\"First Corporate Solutions logo\" src=\"https:\/\/llcradar.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/First-Corporate-Solutions-logo.jpg\" alt=\"First Corporate Solutions logo\" width=\"85\" height=\"85\" srcset=\"https:\/\/llcradar.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/\/First-Corporate-Solutions-logo.jpg 225w, https:\/\/llcradar.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/\/First-Corporate-Solutions-logo-150x150.jpg 150w, https:\/\/llcradar.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/\/First-Corporate-Solutions-logo-50x50.jpg 50w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 85px) 100vw, 85px\" \/><\/p><hr \/><h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"LegalCorp_Solutions\"><\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/llcradar.com\/go\/legalcorpsolutions\">LegalCorp Solutions<\/a><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3><p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-24213\" title=\"LegalCorp Solutions logo\" src=\"https:\/\/llcradar.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/LegalCorp-Solutions-logo.jpg\" alt=\"LegalCorp Solutions logo\" width=\"177\" height=\"70\" \/><\/p><hr \/><h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_does_a_registered_agent_do\"><\/span><span style=\"color: #000080;\">What does a registered agent do?<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3><p>A California <strong>registered agent<\/strong>\u00a0is an individual\/business entity that has been appointed by a California LLC\/corporation to receive tax and legal documentation such as service or process of process and compliance documents.<\/p><p>A registered agent does a variety of small tasks, but they have a greater role that is more important. They act as the link between your company and the state in which you do business.<\/p><h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Service_of_Process\"><\/span><span style=\"color: #000080;\"><strong>Service of Process<\/strong><\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3><p>First, the registered agent must be designated as the recipient of any tax documents or legal documents that are sent by California.<\/p><p>For legal matters, the registered agent must be present in order to receive the hand-delivered <strong>service of process<\/strong> (SOP) paperwork about legal proceedings against your company.<\/p><p>The registered agent must then effectively report the delivery to your company and forward the documents.<\/p><p>They should agree on a set of procedures for receiving and delivering these documents. They should decide whether documents will be sent by the registered agent to the business via email, mail, or fax.<\/p><h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"California_Business_Compliance\"><\/span><strong><span style=\"color: #000080;\">California Business Compliance<\/span><br \/><\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3><p>A registered agent can also help ensure your business is current and compliant with all state-required continuing maintenance filings.<\/p><p>Each state has its own laws about maintenance filings, usually annual reports or franchise tax payments.<\/p><p>These rules can change at any moment, so your registered agent must keep up-to-date in order for your business to remain in good standing with the state and avoid fines or dissolution.<\/p><h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_to_choose_a_California_registered_agent\"><\/span><span style=\"font-size: 18pt; color: #000080;\">How to choose a California registered agent<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3><p>There are two options for choosing a California Registered Agent. You can either appoint someone internal that you know or hire a professional registered agent.<\/p><p>You can also be your own registered agent. It is better to have a professional service do this job. It doesn&#8217;t cost very much, and you know they will get the job done for the year.<\/p><h4><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Internal_Registered_Agent\"><\/span><span style=\"color: #000080; font-size: 14pt;\">Internal Registered Agent<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4><p>The registered agent can be any member of the LLC, including yourself, or an employee. Your home or office address will become the Registered Agent&#8217;s address. Each LLC must share its principal office address and mailing address with the state&#8217;s public online system.<\/p><p>Hiring a registered agent service will be easier as you can use the registered agent&#8217;s address as a postal address.<\/p><h4><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"A_Registered_Agent_Service\"><\/span><span style=\"font-size: 14pt; color: #000080;\">A Registered Agent Service<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4><p>Professional registered agent services are available for a reasonable cost of around $100 &#8211; $299 per year. This will ensure that your business is represented by the best possible service provider.<\/p><p>We have listed the top registered agent services in California. They can take care of the job for you.<\/p><h5><span style=\"color: #000080;\">Choose a California Registered Agent<\/span><\/h5><p>These are some things to keep in mind when selecting a registered agent.<\/p><ul><li><strong>Service Fee: <\/strong>Since many states require that formal businesses have registered agents, it is important to choose the best-registered agent. A registered agent can be hired for between $99 to $300 per year. This is a very small price to pay when you consider the time savings.<\/li><li><strong>The experience and tenure in business of a registered agent:<\/strong> You want the registered agents to have established and tested procedures for handling documents. Registered agent services should be in operation for a while. They have the experience and ability to handle all of your documentation.<\/li><li><strong>State Jurisdiction Limit<\/strong>: To reduce the administrative burdens of dealing with multiple registered agent providers, it is best to use one registered agent in each state. Our recommended registered agents are available in each of the 50 states.<\/li><li><strong>Follow-up and Monitoring Services:<\/strong> You want to get the most up-to-date information from your registered agent as quickly as possible, so you are fully informed about all statutes, rules, and regulations that affect your company.<\/li><\/ul><h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"California_How_do_I_appoint_a_registered_agent\"><\/span><span style=\"color: #000080;\">California: How do I appoint a registered agent?<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3><p>The LLC can appoint the registered agent at the time of the California Certificate of Organization. You can do it online or by mail. Appointing a registered agent is free of charge. Only the state filing fee must be paid.<\/p><h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Our_Review_and_Selection_Process\"><\/span>Our Review and Selection Process<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2><p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-33491\" title=\"Selection Process\" src=\"https:\/\/llcradar.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/Selection-Process.jpg\" alt=\"Selection Process. A team of office researchers evaluating registered agent services.\" width=\"963\" height=\"563\" srcset=\"https:\/\/llcradar.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/\/Selection-Process.jpg 963w, https:\/\/llcradar.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/\/Selection-Process-300x175.jpg 300w, https:\/\/llcradar.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/\/Selection-Process-768x449.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 963px) 100vw, 963px\" \/><\/p><p>Here is how I determined the best registered agents in California to help you form your LLC.<\/p><p>When researching information about California registered agent services and comparing their respective packages, I&#8217;ve been there myself. When I needed to find the best registered agent for my business website, I searched for a good service.<\/p><p>For my website to receive mail and process service, I needed a street address that was available during normal business hours. I needed compliance alerts to keep my businesses in good standing before the Secretary of State.<\/p><p>In conversations with small business owners, entrepreneurs aspirants, and friends who own online businesses, I discovered that not everyone has the time or patience to search from website to site for the best California registered agent service provider.<\/p><p>However, many required registration agents. They would rather choose the first registered agent available and pay less to avoid this frustrating process.<\/p><p>My knowledge helped me and my colleagues make informed decisions about California registered agent services. It surprised me that my advice would be trusted and make the business formation experience easier for many people who read my website.<\/p><h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_I_Chose_the_Best_California_Registered_Agents\"><\/span>How I Chose the Best California Registered Agents<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3><p>I began with over 10 service providers. After a four-part screening process, I narrowed down the list to 4. I selected my top four best services based upon my four key evaluation steps.<\/p><h4><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"My_First_Step_Reviews\"><\/span>My First Step: Reviews<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4><p>I began by reading and gathering reviews, the honest voices of thousands of people like me. I was overwhelmed by reviews on TrustPilot, Facebook, and Better Business Bureau that would allow me to classify them according to different criteria (ease of use, affordability, customer service, privacy protection, taxes, fees, etc. ).<\/p><p>I was able to identify obvious frauds and misleading offers.<\/p><h4><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"My_2nd_Step_Website_Analysis\"><\/span>My 2nd Step: Website Analysis<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4><p>After I had eliminated illegitimate providers, I went on to examine the websites of the remaining corporations in order to gain a better understanding of what they stand for, how authentic their advertising is.<\/p><p>I was particularly interested in optimizing their products, services, customer support, company experience, and any recognition they had received.<\/p><h4><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"My_3rd_Step_Talking_with_actual_customers\"><\/span>My 3rd Step: Talking with actual customers<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4><p>Websites and sales teams can tell you about the company, but customers will tell you how they deliver it. Are they efficient? Are they efficient? Are they polite? Are they polite?<\/p><p>Online reviews may fill in some gaps, but most reviews are written by people with overwhelmingly positive experiences. This can distort your perspective. Talking to current customers will give you a better picture.<\/p><p>I reached out to people I had helped to find a registered agent and new visitors to my website looking for one. It was great to hear their stories.<\/p><p>This allowed me to get a comprehensive and complete picture of each service.<\/p><h4><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"My_4th_Step_Talking_to_the_Sales_and_Marketing_Teams\"><\/span>My 4th Step: Talking to the Sales and Marketing Teams<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4><p>I talked to each company&#8217;s sales staff to complete my research. After collecting all complaints, files, and reviews, I asked tough questions about their failure to meet customer expectations.<\/p><p>Many companies will simply ignore negative reviews. Others will explain that they have incorporated feedback and improved their operations.<\/p><p>This was the last step that separated the average and the exceptional.<\/p><table style=\"width: 92.1098%; border-collapse: collapse; border-style: solid; border-color: #0f19a8;\" border=\"3\" cellspacing=\"3\"><tbody><tr><td style=\"width: 100%;\"><p><strong>Best Registered Agents: Popular States<\/strong><\/p><ul><li><a href=\"https:\/\/llcradar.com\/best-registered-agent-california\/\">California Registered Agent<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"https:\/\/llcradar.com\/best-registered-agent-delaware\/\">Delaware Registered Agent<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"https:\/\/llcradar.com\/best-registered-agent-florida\/\">Florida Registered Agent<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"https:\/\/llcradar.com\/best-registered-agent-georgia\/\">Georgia Registered Agent<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"https:\/\/llcradar.com\/best-registered-agent-michigan\/\">Michigan Registered Agent<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"https:\/\/llcradar.com\/best-new-jersey-registered-agents\/\">New Jersey Registered Agent<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"https:\/\/llcradar.com\/best-registered-agent-new-york\/\">New York Registered Agent<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"https:\/\/llcradar.com\/best-registered-agent-ohio\/\">Ohio Registered Agent<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"https:\/\/llcradar.com\/best-registered-agent-oklahoma\/\">Oklahoma Registered Agent<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"https:\/\/llcradar.com\/best-registered-agent-pennsylvania\/\">Pennsylvania Registered Agent<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"https:\/\/llcradar.com\/best-registered-agent-texas\/\">Texas Registered Agent<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"https:\/\/llcradar.com\/best-registered-agent-wyoming\/\">Wyoming Registered Agent<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"My_Rating_and_Review_Criteria\"><\/span>My Rating and Review Criteria<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3><p>Four key aspects influenced my selection for the best registered agent to represent your California LLC.<\/p><h4><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"1_I_Checked_the_Services_and_Features\"><\/span>#1: I Checked the Services and Features<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4><p>The company&#8217;s available services and features were the first things that I evaluated. Other factors, such as cost and ease of use, customer support, etc., don&#8217;t really matter if a company doesn&#8217;t offer the required services that California registered agents expect. I reviewed the different companies as a shopper and consumer would.<\/p><p>My own needs for finding a good registered agent were considered. I asked myself, is this a registered agent service that I would be comfortable working with? Do they provide the features that I need for my business?<\/p><p>These were the aspects I considered:<\/p><ul><li>Is the registered agent able to give you access to online documents? Or do they mail them to your California registered street address?<\/li><li>Is the registered agent able to alert you about compliance dates and filing deadlines for annual reports? Or does the registered agent only give your LLC or business a calendar?<\/li><li>Is there a privacy guarantee provided by the registered agent?<\/li><li>Is the registered agent also able to provide an affordable LLC formation service, or is their LLC formation service any good?<\/li><li>Is the registration agent responsible for filing and paying state fees?<\/li><li>You have the option of filing the change online or mailing the form.<\/li><li>Is the registered agent willing to accept the service of process?<\/li><\/ul><p>Registered agents offering the most California registered agent services were ranked at the top, while those with fewer offerings were placed near the bottom or in the middle.<\/p><h4><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"2_I_Checked_the_Pricing\"><\/span>#2: I Checked the Pricing<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4><p>While most people jump to the pricing, it is important to consider the product&#8217;s value. This factor can vary greatly from one California registered agent to the next. For a good registered agent, expect to pay $125 to $299 per year. Brand names like LegalZoom charge $299 per year, but most people in the registered agent industry know that the best service and privacy is from Northwest, and they charge an affordable $125 per.<\/p><h4><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"3_I_Checked_the_Ease_of_Use\"><\/span>#3: I Checked the Ease of Use<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4><p>Your time is valuable when you start a company or LLC here in California.<\/p><p>The ease of signing up was my next factor. The easiest, most efficient, and least intrusive systems rose quickly to the top of my list. If a company asked me to move from one document to another in a slow system, I gave them one of my lowest ranks.<\/p><h4><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"4_I_Checked_Their_Customer_Service_and_Support\"><\/span>#4: <strong>I Checked Their Customer Service and Support<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4><p>All customers require support and assistance, no matter how easy, intuitive, and user-friendly a system may be. While not all business owners are tech-savvy, every California business owner should have a registered agent they can trust.<\/p><p>In choosing the right agent to represent a business or LLC within California, I considered customer service as the final factor.<\/p><p>I assessed California registered agent services based on whether they could efficiently and quickly resolve customer problems with highly-trained and experienced representatives.<\/p><p>California registered agents are not required for small businesses or limited liability companies in California. They should be able to answer your calls and provide generic answers quickly.<\/p><h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"California_Business_Tips\"><\/span>California Business Tips<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3><p>If you&#8217;re looking to <a href=\"https:\/\/llcradar.com\/how-to-form-an-llc-in-california\/\">form an LLC in California<\/a>, it&#8217;s crucial to understand the necessary steps and requirements. To begin, conduct a <a href=\"https:\/\/llcradar.com\/california-business-name-search\/\">California LLC name search<\/a> to ensure the availability of your desired business name.<\/p><p>Once you&#8217;ve confirmed its availability, you can proceed with preparing the essential formation documents, including <a href=\"https:\/\/llcradar.com\/how-to-register-business-name\/register-business-name-california\/\">registering your business name<\/a> and drafting a <a href=\"https:\/\/llcradar.com\/california-llc-operating-agreement\/\">California LLC operating agreement<\/a>, which outlines the internal structure and management of your LLC.<\/p><p>Additionally, you have the option to <a href=\"https:\/\/llcradar.com\/can-i-be-my-own-registered-agent-in-california\/\">be your own registered agent in California<\/a> or enlist the services of a professional registered agent. It&#8217;s worth noting that the length of <a href=\"https:\/\/llcradar.com\/how-long-does-it-take-to-get-an-llc-in-california\/\">time to get an LLC in California<\/a> can vary, but typically ranges from a few weeks to several months.<\/p><p>To streamline the process, it&#8217;s advisable to gather all required information and submit your filings promptly. Furthermore, <a href=\"https:\/\/llcradar.com\/how-to-get-a-california-ein-number-for-an-llc\/\">obtaining a California Employer Identification Number (EIN)<\/a> from the IRS is essential for tax purposes.<\/p><p>Detailed guides and online resources are available to help you navigate the steps involved, and various <a href=\"https:\/\/llcradar.com\/best-llc-services-in-california\/\">California LLC services<\/a> and <a href=\"https:\/\/llcradar.com\/best-registered-agent-california\/\">registered agents<\/a> can assist you in forming your LLC efficiently. Additionally, ensure compliance with any necessary business licenses in California, and consider the <a href=\"https:\/\/llcradar.com\/cost-to-form-an-llc-in-california\/\">California LLC cost<\/a> while budgeting for the formation process.<\/p><p>Lastly, should the need arise, understanding <a href=\"https:\/\/llcradar.com\/change-registered-agent\/california\/\">how to change your California registered agent<\/a> the steps to <a href=\"https:\/\/llcradar.com\/how-to-dissolve-an-llc\/california-llc-dissolution\/\">dissolve an LLC in California<\/a> is crucial for closing your business properly.<\/p><h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Review_Conclusion\"><\/span>Review Conclusion<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3><p>California registered agents play a critical role in your company&#8217;s legal compliance. Although these tasks seem simple, if done incorrectly, they can lead to significant fines and even the possibility of your company being disbanded by the state.<\/p><h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"California_Registered_Agent_FAQs\"><\/span><span style=\"color: #000080;\">California Registered Agent FAQs<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3><h4><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_can_I_find_a_good_registered_agent_in_California\"><\/span><span style=\"color: #000080;\">How can I find a good registered agent in California?<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4><p>There are many registered agent services in California. We recommend Northwest Registered Agent.<\/p><h4><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_is_the_cost_of_a_registered_agent_in_California\"><\/span><span style=\"color: #000080;\">What is the cost of a registered agent in California?<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4><p>A registered agent service typically costs between $99 and $299.<\/p><h4><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Is_a_registered_agent_required_in_California\"><\/span><span style=\"color: #000080;\">Is a registered agent required in California?<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4><p>California law requires all LLCs, corporations, and nonprofits to elect and maintain a registered agent and registered office.<\/p><h4><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Should_I_be_my_own_registered_agent_or_hire_a_service\"><\/span><span style=\"font-size: 18pt; color: #000080;\">Should I be my own registered agent or hire a service?<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4><p>A registered agent service provider can be a great investment in your time, privacy, and peace of mind.<\/p><h4><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Do_I_need_a_registered_agent_to_represent_my_California_business\"><\/span><span style=\"color: #000080;\">Do I need a registered agent to represent my California business?<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4><p>Small businesses should hire a California registered agent.<\/p><h4><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_is_the_cost_of_changing_my_California_registered_agent\"><\/span><span style=\"color: #000080;\">What is the cost of changing my California registered agent?<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4><p>Depending on how many states you have to do business with your LLC, it can cost between $0 and $50 to change your registered agent.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t","protected":false,"gt_translate_keys":[{"key":"rendered","format":"html"}]},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Best Registered Agents in California Running a business in California&#8230;<\/p>\n","protected":false,"gt_translate_keys":[{"key":"rendered","format":"html"}]},"author":2,"featured_media":21609,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_kad_post_transparent":"default","_kad_post_title":"default","_kad_post_layout":"default","_kad_post_sidebar_id":"","_kad_post_content_style":"default","_kad_post_vertical_padding":"default","_kad_post_feature":"","_kad_post_feature_position":"","_kad_post_header":false,"_kad_post_footer":false,"footnotes":""},"categories":[814],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-6781","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-california-llc"],"gt_translate_keys":[{"key":"link","format":"url"}],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/llcradar.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/6781","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/llcradar.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/llcradar.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/llcradar.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/2"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/llcradar.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=6781"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/llcradar.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/6781\/revisions"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/llcradar.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/21609"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/llcradar.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=6781"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/llcradar.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=6781"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/llcradar.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=6781"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}