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Simple English definitions for legal terms

resident agent

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A quick definition of resident agent:

A resident agent is a person who is authorized to act on behalf of someone else, called the principal. They can do things like sign contracts or make deals for the principal. Sometimes, a resident agent is also called a registered agent. They are important because they help the principal do business without having to be there all the time.

A more thorough explanation:

Definition: A person or company designated to receive legal and official documents on behalf of a business or corporation in a particular state or jurisdiction. This person or company must have a physical address in that state and be available during business hours to receive and sign for important documents.

Example: A company based in California that wants to do business in New York must appoint a resident agent in New York to receive legal and official documents, such as lawsuits or tax notices, on behalf of the company. The resident agent must be available during business hours to receive and sign for these documents.

Explanation: The example illustrates how a resident agent is necessary for a business to operate in a state where it is not physically located. The resident agent serves as a point of contact for legal and official documents, ensuring that the business is aware of any important information or legal proceedings. Without a resident agent, a business may miss important deadlines or fail to respond to legal actions, which can result in serious consequences.

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[] AromaticTroubledDormouse
20:55
How does one know if they are UR1 or UR2?
[] AromaticTroubledDormouse
20:56
CONGRATS MACAQUE!
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got a random stanford email and almost had a heart attack
ALSO CONGRATS!
Congrats1!
21:15
Miami A, yall I'm so excited I could cry.
21:15
Feel like I can finally stop holding my breath!! Whew!!!
[] baddestbunny
22:16
every time I get accosted by a strange man who follows me around because my male coworkers were too busy talking to walk me back to my car I get closer to saying we need to bring back traditional gender roles
Dkk
22:32
Nice! @Macaque
Dkk
22:32
@Aromatic, Have to guess.
Dkk
22:33
That sucks @Bunny do you have to go to the hospital?
[] baddestbunny
22:40
I said accosted not assaulted
23:35
guys. my notre dame address just went long is this good or bad
1a2b3c4d26z
23:37
Oooooo me too
23:37
omg is this good or bad
Dkk
23:47
Idk if gender roles are gunna fix that then.
23:49
it looks like most people who applied in october last cycle didn't get a decision until january... does it even mean anything that our addresses went long??
hows ED 2 compared to ED 1?
Dkk
0:10
No idea
windyMagician
0:34
reporting live to say my ndls address also went long
does it mean anything ^
Dkk
2:21
NDLS and Fordham took a very long time last year. It's good info for people to know.
[] baddestbunny
4:29
let’s get after it boys and girls
Dkk
5:21
I gtg to bed soon.
Dkk
5:22
Big day today. Gunna be a crazy one. I will sleep through the first half.
good morning lsd it is 5 am EST
also jazzy my ndls address went long ages ago i sadly do not think it means anything
my stanford address also went long LOL i think at most it's an indicator it's under review
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