"Resident Agent"

(Sometimes referred to as a "Registered Agent", depending on the state) - The person designated to receive a company's Service of Process (Summons and Complaint in a lawsuit) on behalf of the company represented. This agent must be located, and available, at the provided address in that state. A Resident Agent is required for a company to remain in existence.

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