California § 12701 - When any corporate agent has been designated for service of process prior to Janu
Full text of California Public Contract Code - PCC § 12701 — When any corporate agent has been designated for service of process prior to Janu, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 12701. When any corporate agent has been designated for service of process prior to Janu
When any corporate agent has been designated for service of process prior to January 1, 1984, and such designation of an agent included a name of a city, town, or village where the corporate agent maintained an office, service on such an agent may be effected at any office of the agent set forth in the certificate of the corporate agent filed pursuant to Section 1505, 6213, 8213, or 12573, or filed pursuant to Section 3301.5, 3301.6, 6403.5, or 6403.6 as in effect prior to January 1, 1977.
Source: official California text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About California § 12701
What does Public Contract Code - PCC § 12701 cover?
Section 12701 ("When any corporate agent has been designated for service of process prior to Janu") is part of the Public Contract Code - PCC, the codified statutory law of California. 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 California § 12701?
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Is this the official text of California law?
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