Montana § 25-3-603 - Operation Of Vehicle By Agent
Full text of Montana Montana Code Annotated § 25-3-603 — Operation Of Vehicle By Agent, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 25-3-603. Operation Of Vehicle By Agent
Operation of vehicle by agent. The operation by any person, individually or by the person's agent, of any motor vehicle, whether registered or unregistered and with or without a license to operate, on any public way in this state is considered equivalent to an appointment by the person of the secretary of state to be the person's true and lawful attorney upon whom may be served all lawful processes in any action or proceeding against the person growing out of an accident or collision in which the person or the person's agent may be involved while operating a motor vehicle on any public way in this state. The operation is a signification of an agreement by the person that any process against the person that is served upon the secretary of state is of the same force and validity as if served upon the person personally. This section does not apply in case of any cause of action, for the service of process in which provision is made by 25-3-602 , and it does not authorize service of process upon any person who may with due diligence be found and personally served with process within the state of Montana.
Source: official Montana text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About Montana § 25-3-603
What does Montana Code Annotated § 25-3-603 cover?
Section 25-3-603 ("Operation Of Vehicle By Agent") is part of the Montana Code Annotated, the codified statutory law of Montana. It sets out the legal rule or procedure described in the text above. Statutes are amended regularly, so always verify against the official source.
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