California § 17008 - No foreign corporation shall transact any escrow business in this State without f
Full text of California Public Contract Code - PCC § 17008 — No foreign corporation shall transact any escrow business in this State without f, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 17008. No foreign corporation shall transact any escrow business in this State without f
No foreign corporation shall transact any escrow business in this State without first complying with all the requirements of this division, nor until it has executed and filed with the commissioner a written instrument appointing the commissioner its attorney upon whom all process in any action or proceeding by any resident of this State against it may be served with the same force and effect as if such corporation were formed under the laws of this State, and had been lawfully served with process in this State. Service of process by a resident of this State upon the commissioner constitutes personal service on the foreign corporation.
Source: official California text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About California § 17008
What does Public Contract Code - PCC § 17008 cover?
Section 17008 ("No foreign corporation shall transact any escrow business in this State without f") 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 § 17008?
A common citation format is "Public Contract Code - PCC § 17008" (California). 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 California law?
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How does California § 17008 apply to my situation?
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