Guam § 28501 - Designation of Agent for Service of Process.

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§ 28501. Designation of Agent for Service of Process.

Every domestic corporation may file with the Director of Revenue &

Taxation a designation of a natural person, residing at a stated address in

Guam, as its agent, for the purpose of service of process, and the delivery, to

such agent, of a copy of any process against such corporation shall constitute

valid service on such corporation. Such corporation shall file with the

Director of Revenue & Taxation notice of any change in the address of the

person thus designated, and may revoke any such designation by filing

notice thereof with the Director of Revenue & Taxation.

If such designation has not been filed with the Director of Revenue &

Taxation, or if process against any domestic corporation cannot, with the

exercise of due diligence, be served upon the person designated or in any

other manner provided by law, service may be had upon such corporation by

delivering to the Director of Revenue & Taxation, or to any person employed

in his office in the capacity of a deputy, duplicate copies of such process,

together with any fee required by law, which shall be included in the taxable

costs of the suit, action, or proceeding. Upon the receipt of such process and

fee, the Director of Revenue & Taxation shall forthwith give notice of the

service of such process to the corporation at its principal office in Guam, and

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shall deliver to such office, a copy of such process. The defendant shall

appear and answer within thirty (30) days after such service upon the

Director of Revenue & Taxation.

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Source: official Guam text · Last verified 2026-08-27

Frequently Asked Questions About Guam § 28501

What does Guam Code Annotated § 28501 cover?

Section 28501 ("Designation of Agent for Service of Process.") is part of the Guam Code Annotated, the codified statutory law of Guam. 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 Guam § 28501?

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Is this the official text of Guam law?

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How does Guam § 28501 apply to my situation?

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