Arkansas § 4-28-611 - Appointment of agent to receive service of process.
Full text of Arkansas Arkansas Code of 1987 Annotated § 4-28-611 — Appointment of agent to receive service of process., with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 4-28-611. Appointment of agent to receive service of process.
An unincorporated nonprofit association may file in the office of the Secretary of State a statement appointing an agent authorized to receive service of process. A statement appointing an agent must set forth: the name of the unincorporated nonprofit association; and the name of the person in this state authorized to receive service of process and the person's address, including the street address, in this state. A statement appointing an agent must be signed and acknowledged by a person authorized to manage the affairs of the unincorporated nonprofit association and by the person appointed as the agent. By signing and acknowledging the statement the person becomes the agent. An amendment to or cancellation of a statement appointing an agent to receive service of process must meet the requirements for executing of an original statement. An agent may resign by filing a resignation in the office of the Secretary of State and giving notice to the association. The Secretary of State may collect a fee for filing a statement appointing an agent to receive service of process, an amendment, a cancellation, or a resignation in the amount charged for filing similar documents.
Source: official Arkansas text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About Arkansas § 4-28-611
What does Arkansas Code of 1987 Annotated § 4-28-611 cover?
Section 4-28-611 ("Appointment of agent to receive service of process.") is part of the Arkansas Code of 1987 Annotated, the codified statutory law of Arkansas. It sets out the legal rule or procedure described in the text above. Statutes are amended regularly, so always verify against the official source.
How do I cite Arkansas § 4-28-611?
A common citation format is "Arkansas Code of 1987 Annotated § 4-28-611" (Arkansas). Legal writing may require the code abbreviation, section number, and year or edition. Match the style required by your court, professor, or publisher.
Is this the official text of Arkansas law?
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