Title 36 — Patriotic and National ObservancesRelease 119-73
§170109 Service of process
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Summary
The corporation must give the secretary of state or a similar official in each State, territory, or possession the name and address of someone there who can accept legal papers.
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Title 36, §170109
Patriotic and National Observances — Source: USLM XML via OLRC
As a condition to the exercise of any power or privilege granted by this chapter, the corporation shall file, with the secretary of state or other designated official of each State, territory, or possession of the United States in which an organization, chapter, or post is organized, the name and address of an agent in that State, territory, or possession on whom legal process or demands against the corporation may be served.
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Historical and Revision Notes
Revised SectionSource (U.S. Code)Source (Statutes at Large) 17010936:1162.Aug. 11, 1971, Pub. L. 92–93, § 12, 85 Stat. 318. The words “precedent”, “herein”, and “or conferred” are omitted as unnecessary. The words “with the secretary of state or other designated official” are substituted for “in the office of the Secretary” for consistency in the revised title. The words “post office” and “authorized” are omitted as unnecessary. The words “legal process” are substituted for “local process” for consistency in the revised title.
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36 U.S.C. § 170109
Title 36 — Patriotic and National Observances
Last Updated
Apr 6, 2026
Release point: 119-73