It is not as simple as it looks to serve a lawsuit on a company. Most individuals are unaware that you cannot simply stroll into a business and serve legal paperwork on any employee. The registered agent must be served in order to provide effective service of process. Continue reading to discover more about how to serve legal documents on a registered agent in Orange CA.
What exactly is a registered agent?
Any firm or individual who is legally appointed to receive service of process. They do so on behalf of a limited liability company, limited partnership, or corporation. They can be known as a registered agent, or in some cases they are known as a statutory agent.
The agent must have a physical address in California and be present during normal business hours. All legal papers are forwarded to the entity’s attorney or chief officer for examination. To be legally designated an agent for service of process, registered agents must satisfy specific requirements.
Where to look for a registered agent
The California Secretary of State’s website can help you discover an agent. To obtain the registered agent’s details, simply enter the entity’s name or number. The agent and their address will be listed in the results section. If any of the information is missing, please contact AAA Attorney Services and we will assist you in finding the registered agent. If you serve the wrong agent, your lawsuit may be rejected owing to improper serving of process.
What is the best way to serve a registered agent?
You must serve the registered agent after you have located him or her (or business entity). Depending on the circumstances, you may be required to physically serve the agent. If you live in Orange CA and the service process agent is in San Francisco, you may choose to engage a legal service provider to complete the task. To perform the work, you should engage a licensed process server. This will assist in ensuring that service is provided in a timely manner.
Contact us now for assistance in Orange CA
For additional information on how to serve legal documents, or help with other document services, on a California registered agent, please contact AAA Attorney Services. We are standing by to help make this process simple, fast, and easy. Call now.
