New Jersey § 15a:4-4
Full text of New Jersey New Jersey Statutes § 15a:4-4, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 15a:4-4.
a. The registered agent of a domestic corporation or a foreign corporation authorized
to conduct activities in this State may resign by complying with the provisions of
this section. b. The registered agent shall serve a notice of resignation by certified mail, return
receipt requested, upon the president, or any vice-president, or the secretary or
treasurer of the corporation at the address last known to the agent, and shall make
an affidavit of the service. If service cannot be made, the affidavit shall so state, and shall state briefly
why the service cannot be made. The affidavit, together with a copy of the notice of resignation, shall be filed
in the office of the Secretary of State. c. The resignation shall become effective upon the expiration of 30 days after the
filing in the office of the Secretary of State of the affidavit under this section
or upon the designation by the corporation of a new registered agent pursuant to this
act, whichever is earlier. If the corporation fails to designate a new registered agent within the 30-day period,
the corporation shall thereafter be deemed to have no registered agent or registered
office in this State.
Frequently Asked Questions About New Jersey § 15a:4-4
What does New Jersey Statutes § 15a:4-4 cover?
Section 15a:4-4 is part of the New Jersey Statutes, the codified statutory law of New Jersey. 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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