Maine § 862. - Service of process on foreign limited liability partnership not authorized to do business in State
Full text of Maine Maine Revised Statutes § 862. — Service of process on foreign limited liability partnership not authorized to do business in State, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 862.. Service of process on foreign limited liability partnership not authorized to do business in State
1. Service on Secretary of State. Every foreign limited liability partnership that does business in this State without having been authorized to do business in this State submits itself to the jurisdiction of the courts of this State and designates the Secretary of State as its agent upon whom process, notice or demand upon it may be served in any action or proceeding arising out of or in connection with the doing of business in this State.
2. Method of serving process. In addition to other methods of service that may be authorized by law or by rule, service of process may be made as provided in Title 5, section 113.
Source: official Maine text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About Maine § 862.
What does Maine Revised Statutes § 862. cover?
Section 862. ("Service of process on foreign limited liability partnership not authorized to do business in State") is part of the Maine Revised Statutes, the codified statutory law of Maine. 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 Maine § 862.?
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Is this the official text of Maine law?
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