Title 36 — Patriotic and National ObservancesRelease 119-73
§21707 Service of process
Title 36 › Subtitle Subtitle II— - Patriotic and National Organizations › Part Part B— - Organizations › Chapter CHAPTER 217— - THE AMERICAN LEGION › § 21707
Summary
To use powers under this chapter, corporation must file with each State's official an in‑State agent's name and address to accept legal papers.
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Title 36, §21707
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, the name and address of an agent in that State 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) 2170736:50.Sept. 16, 1919, ch. 59, § 9 1/2, 41 Stat. 285. The word “precedent” is omitted as unnecessary. The words “with the secretary of state or other designated official” are substituted for “in the office of the secretary of state” for consistency in the revised title. The words “post-office” and “authorized” are omitted as unnecessary.
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36 U.S.C. § 21707
Title 36 — Patriotic and National Observances
Last Updated
Apr 6, 2026
Release point: 119-73