Title 36 — Patriotic and National ObservancesRelease 119-73
§230106 Service of process
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Summary
To use any powers under this chapter, the corporation must file with each State’s secretary of state (or similar official) the name and address of an in‑state agent for service of legal papers.
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Title 36, §230106
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) 23010636:119.May 28, 1936, ch. 471, § 9, 49 Stat. 1391. 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 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. § 230106
Title 36 — Patriotic and National Observances
Last Updated
Apr 6, 2026
Release point: 119-73