Glossary entry
Explaining a service of process
The formal way legal papers reach a company. The agent signs for them on the LLC's behalf.
Snapshot
- Other labels
- Being served
- Next to read
- Registered agent plus Registered office plus Statutory agent, resident agent and other names
What this means for you
Agent services keep a record of what arrived and when.
Next steps
This term shows up on these pages: Starting an LLC in each state, State-by-state registered agents, State-by-state foreign registration.