Ohio § 1703.19
Full text of Ohio Ohio Revised Code § 1703.19, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 1703.19.
The secretary of state shall be the agent of any foreign corporation licensed to do
business in this state, upon whom process against it from any court in this state
or from any public authorities may be served within this state if the designated agent
cannot be found, if the corporation has failed to designate another agent when required
to do so under sections 1703.01 to 1703.31 of the Revised Code , or if the license of a corporation to do business in this state has expired or has
been canceled. Pursuant to such service, suit may be brought in the county where the principal
office of the corporation in this state is or was located, or in any county in which
the cause of action arose. Such service shall be made upon the secretary of state by leaving with the secretary
of state, or with an assistant secretary of state, quadruplicate copies of such process
and a fee of five dollars which shall be included as taxable costs in case of judicial
proceedings. Upon receipt of such process and fee the secretary of state shall forthwith give
notice to the corporation, at its principal office, at its principal office in this
state, and at any different address shown on its last franchise tax report filed in
this state, of the service of such process, by forwarding to each of such offices
by certified mail, with request for return receipt, a copy of such process, and shall
retain a copy of such process in the secretary of state's files. The secretary of state shall keep a record of any such process served upon the secretary
of state and shall record therein the time of such service and the secretary of state's
action thereafter with respect to it. This section does not affect any right to serve process upon a foreign corporation
in any other manner permitted by law.
Frequently Asked Questions About Ohio § 1703.19
What does Ohio Revised Code § 1703.19 cover?
Section 1703.19 is part of the Ohio Revised Code, the codified statutory law of Ohio. 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 Ohio § 1703.19?
A common citation format is "Ohio Revised Code § 1703.19" (Ohio). 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 Ohio law?
No. This page is for research and education and may not include the most recent amendments. For official current law, check the Ohio official source linked on this page or consult a licensed Ohio attorney.
How does Ohio § 1703.19 apply to my situation?
Statutes are interpreted in context, and application depends on your specific facts. Only a licensed attorney in Ohio can advise on how this section applies to you. Contact your state or local bar association for a referral.
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