Compilation of Rules and Regulations of the State of Georgia
Department 590 - RULES OF OFFICE OF SECRETARY OF STATE
Chapter 590-7 - COMMISSIONER OF CORPORATIONS
Subject 590-7-25 - LIMITED LIABILITY COMPANIES - SERVICE OF PROCESS
Rule 590-7-25-.03 - Processing
Universal Citation: GA Rules and Regs r 590-7-25-.03
Current through Rules and Regulations filed through March 20, 2024
(1) Service of process documents filed at the office of the Secretary of State shall be processed in time receipt order. Expedited processing shall not be available for service of process filings.
(2) All requests for service of process on the Secretary of State shall be accompanied by:
(a) One complete copy for
each party to be served, with said copy to include a summons dated and signed
by the appropriate Clerk of Court and a complete complaint including civil
action number;
(b) A statement
identifying the Code section under which the filing is made;
(c) A written statement by the plaintiff or
his or her attorney certifying that:
1. The
limited liability company has failed either to maintain a registered office or
appoint a registered agent in this State; and
2. A copy of the process, service or demand
has been forwarded by registered mail, certified mail, or statutory overnight
delivery to the most recent registered office or agent listed on the records of
the Secretary of State and that service cannot be effected at such
office.
(d) The payment
of the fees as required by the Code or as listed on the fee schedule published
by the Secretary of State.
(3) The Secretary of State shall issue to the person making the filing:
(a) An
acknowledgement of receipt; or
(b)
A certificate of filing of documents filed with the Secretary of
State.
O.C.G.A. §§ 14-5-23, 14-11-1105, and 14-11-1106.
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